Queerty Crossword: Feb. 5, 2025

The suspension of nearly all U.S. foreign aid has forced a number of programs that the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief funds in Africa to shut down.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued another executive order taking aim at the transgender community, this time focusing on eligibility for sports participation.

Three House Democrats including Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano (Calif.) issued a letter on Wednesday urging the Office of Personnel Management to not implement President Donald Trump’s anti-trans executive order, “Defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth to the federal government.”

President Trump’s executive order effectively barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports relies heavily on a new interpretation of Title IX, the 1972 civil rights law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding. The order directs the Department of Education to investigate schools that do not comply and withdraw federal funding. It also directs the State Department to demand changes within the International Olympic Committee, which has left eligibility rules up to the global federations that govern different sports.

With Broad City in their rearview, Ilana Glazer is plotting their return to television.

statement, “When I began to think about what entertainer would be a perfect fit for the dinner this year, Amber was immediately at the top of my list.“She has the ability to walk the line between blistering commentary and humor all while provoking her audience to think about the important issues of the day. I’m thrilled and honored she said yes.”The dinner takes place April 26.

Comedian Will Ferrell has opened up about Will & Harper getting snubbed by the Oscars.

Cynthia Nixon delivered a powerful speech supporting her trans son and the community during a rally fighting for gender-affirming care.

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