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North Dakota's GOP Governor Vetoes Expanded Library Censorship Bill

North Dakota's GOP Governor Vetoes Expanded Library Censorship Bill

NATIONAL | By Jack Dura | Apr 24, 2025

North Dakota's Republican governor vetoed bills to further restrict 'sexual content' in libraries and to create a private school voucher program.

Pope Francis Sought to Make LGBTQ+ People More Welcome, but Church Doctrine Didn't Change Much

Pope Francis Sought to Make LGBTQ+ People More Welcome, but Church Doctrine Didn't Change Much

INTERNATIONAL | By David Crary | Apr 24, 2025

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited, yet he conveyed that he wanted the church to be a more welcoming place for them.

Minnesota Attorney General Files Preemptive Lawsuit Against Trump on Transgender Sports Ban

Minnesota Attorney General Files Preemptive Lawsuit Against Trump on Transgender Sports Ban

NATIONAL | By Steve Karnowski | Apr 23, 2025

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a preemptive lawsuit against Donald Trump seeking to block his administration from acting against Minnesota under a federal push to ban transgender athletes from girls and women's sports.

Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Advances

Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Advances

NATIONAL | By Margery A. Beck | Apr 23, 2025

A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced — but with a caveat.

Tennessee Lawmakers Adjourn after Passing Bans on DEI Initiatives

Tennessee Lawmakers Adjourn after Passing Bans on DEI Initiatives

POLITICS | By Jonathan Mattise | Apr 23, 2025

Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature adjourned its monthslong lawmaking session by passing a final flurry of bills, including ones aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in governments.

Supreme Court Signals Support for Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ Books in Public Schools

Supreme Court Signals Support for Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ Books in Public Schools

NATIONAL | By Mark Sherman | Apr 22, 2025

The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled support for the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to remove their children from classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.

Before the Met Gala, Check Out The Debt Gala

Before the Met Gala, Check Out The Debt Gala

HEALTH | Apr 22, 2025

Before the Met Gala, attend or donate to The Debt Gala, an event that donates its proceeds to organizations helping those with medical debt.

Watch: The 'Senate Twink' Resurfaces in Australia, Where 'The Gays Are Nice'

Watch: The 'Senate Twink' Resurfaces in Australia, Where 'The Gays Are Nice'

INTERNATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Apr 22, 2025

Aidan Maese-Czeropski — the so-called "Senate Twink" who was fired after video of him allegedly having sex in a government conference room circulated — has resurfaced in Australia... and on OnlyFans.

Supreme Court Takes Up Religious Rights Dispute over LGBTQ+ Books in Maryland Schools

Supreme Court Takes Up Religious Rights Dispute over LGBTQ+ Books in Maryland Schools

NATIONAL | By Mark Sherman | Apr 22, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday over the religious rights of parents in Maryland to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.

Pope Francis Reached Out to Migrants and the LGBTQ+ Community, but Also Drew Unusual Opposition

Pope Francis Reached Out to Migrants and the LGBTQ+ Community, but Also Drew Unusual Opposition

INTERNATIONAL | Apr 21, 2025

Early in his papacy, Francis signaled a more welcoming stance toward LGBTQ+ people, declaring "Who am I to judge?" when asked about a gay priest.

Court Rules Against Republican Lawmaker in Lawsuit over Censure for Post about Transgender Athlete

Court Rules Against Republican Lawmaker in Lawsuit over Censure for Post about Transgender Athlete

POLITICS | By Patrick Whittle | Apr 21, 2025

A federal court has ruled against a Republican lawmaker from Maine who sued the state's Democratic House speaker after being censured for a social media post about a transgender athlete.

Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff Who Ministered with a Charming, Humble Style, Dies at 88

Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff Who Ministered with a Charming, Humble Style, Dies at 88

INTERNATIONAL | By Nicole Winfield | Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, died Monday. He was 88.

Nancy Mace Deflects, Defends, and Delivers Drama at Ulta

Nancy Mace Deflects, Defends, and Delivers Drama at Ulta

POLITICS | Apr 20, 2025

South Carolina GOP US Rep Nancy Mace was asked a single question by a constituent, and she turned into a expletive-ridden tirade, reminding the man she voted for gay marriage twice.

Marijuana Holiday 4/20 Coincides with Easter and Passover This Year. Here's What to Know

Marijuana Holiday 4/20 Coincides with Easter and Passover This Year. Here's What to Know

BUSINESS | By Gene Johnson | Apr 20, 2025

Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, falls this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans can celebrate in some unusual ways,

Inclusive Storybooks Headed to the Supreme Court

Inclusive Storybooks Headed to the Supreme Court

NATIONAL | By Mark Sherman | Apr 19, 2025

"Prince and Knight," is one of five children's books featuring LGBTQ characters and aimed at kindergarten through the fifth grade that have roiled a suburban Maryland school district and led to a Supreme Court case that the justices will hear on Thursday.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Passport Changes Affecting Some Transgender Americans

Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Passport Changes Affecting Some Transgender Americans

NATIONAL | By Michael Casey | Apr 19, 2025

A federal judge on Friday partially blocked the Trump administration from enacting a policy that bans the use of "X" marker used by many nonbinary people on passports as well as the changing of gender markers.

Transgender Women in Britain Fear Ruling Could Place Toilets, Sports and Hospitals Off Limits

Transgender Women in Britain Fear Ruling Could Place Toilets, Sports and Hospitals Off Limits

INTERNATIONAL | By Brian Melley and Jill Lawless | Apr 18, 2025

Transgender women will be excluded from women's toilets, hospital wards and sports teams after a U.K. Supreme Court ruling, the head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission said Thursday.

Lawmakers Move to Mandate the Display of Ten Commandments and Ban Pride Flags in Alabama Schools

Lawmakers Move to Mandate the Display of Ten Commandments and Ban Pride Flags in Alabama Schools

NATIONAL | By Safiyah Riddle | Apr 18, 2025

Alabama lawmakers approved a slew of bills that would expand the use of Christian texts in public schools and limit protections for LGBTQ+ students, in lockstep with a national conservative agenda that has divided statehouses across the country.

Transitioning Teen Cannot Change Name, Mississippi Supreme Court Rules

Transitioning Teen Cannot Change Name, Mississippi Supreme Court Rules

NATIONAL | By Sophie Bates | Apr 18, 2025

The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ruling denying a transgender teen's name-change petition.

The Case Against Luigi Mangione Gets Louder

The Case Against Luigi Mangione Gets Louder

NATIONAL | By Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister | Apr 18, 2025

Luigi Mangione was indicted on a federal murder charge, a required step as prosecutors work to make good on the Trump administration's order to seek the death penalty.

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