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Utah Becomes First State to Ban LGBTQ+ Pride Flags in Government Buildings and Schools
Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature.
Trump Administration Investigates Maine for Claims of Withholding Gender Transitions from Parents
The administration of President Donald Trump is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about students' gender transitioning from parents.
Maine School Officials Won't Comply with Trump Administration Agreement to Bar Transgender Athletes
School officials in Maine said Thursday they will not comply with a proposed agreement from President Donald Trump's administration that would bar transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports.
Transgender Bathroom Restrictions Take Effect as Montana Governor Signs Law
Transgender people in Montana can no longer use bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth after Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed new restrictions into law Thursday.
Things to Know about the White House Investigation into California's Law on Students and Gender
The Trump administration launched an investigation Thursday into the California Department of Education over a law that says districts can't force teachers and staff to notify parents if a student changes their gender identity at school.
A Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump's Anti-DEI Executive Orders
A federal judge temporarily blocked implementation of parts of President Trump's executive orders aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts among federal contractors and grant recipients.
Another Federal Judge Blocks Trump Policy Banning Transgender Troops in the Military
A U.S. judge blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump's order banning transgender people from serving in the military, the second nationwide injunction against the policy in as many weeks.
Gay Yoga Teacher's Body Found: Marcus Freiberger Went Missing after 'Blind Date'
The last anyone knew, openly gay 45-year-old yoga instructor Marcus Freiberger was headed to a "blind date." A month after he went missing, his body was found at a rock quarry.
Trump Admin Investigates Portland School District over Letting Trans Student Compete in Girls Sports
The U.S. Department of Education said in a news release Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into Portland Public Schools, Oregon's largest school district, over allowing a transgender athlete to compete on a high school girls' track-and-field team
Iowa Law Banning School Library Books that Depict Sex Acts on Hold Again after a New Federal Ruling
Iowa cannot, for now, continue to enforce part of its book ban law, a federal judge said Tuesday, giving major publishers that sued the state the second temporary reprieve they requested.
Trump Administration Cancels at Least 68 Grants Focused on LGBTQ+ Health Questions
A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science.
Judge Allows Drag Show at Texas A&M Despite the University's Ban
A drag show scheduled for this week at Texas A&M University can go on as scheduled despite a Board of Regents ban on such performances, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Transgender Americans Aim to Block Trump's Passport Policy Change
The passport policy is among several actions Trump has taken since returning to office that could stifle rights and legal recognition of transgender, intersex and nonbinary people.
Watch: Gay Venezuelan Man Swept Up, Sent to Notorious El Salvador Prison 'Without Due Process'
A 23-year-old gay Venezuelan man got no trial and wasn't even charged with a crime before being snatched up and sent to a prison in El Salvador. His tattoos were enough to seal his fate.
Wife of Slain Female California Fire Captain is Arrested in Mexico on Suspicion of Murder
A month after an official with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection was found slain at her home, the woman's wife has been arrested in Mexico on suspicion of murder, authorities said.
2 Months into Trump's Second Administration, The News Industry Faces Challenges from All Directions
Journalists now face a more assertive President Donald Trump. In two months, a blitz of action by the nation's new administration — Trump, chapter two — has journalists on their heels.
The Pentagon's DEI Purge: Officials Describe a Scramble to Remove and then Restore Online Content
Every day over the past few weeks, the Pentagon has faced questions from angry lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions from Defense Department websites and social media pages.
Researchers Say the US Government Tried to Erase Sexual Orientation from Their Findings
Two California researchers said Friday that a U.S. government health publication instructed them to remove data on sexual orientation from a scientific manuscript that had been accepted for publication.
South Dakota Governor Signs Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill
A new law in South Dakota will restrict transgender people's use of communal facilities in public schools and state-owned buildings starting July 1.
Yeshiva University Will Recognize LGBTQ+ Student Club after Years of Dispute
Yeshiva University in New York has agreed to recognize an LGBTQ+ student club after years of legal disputes that at one point reached the U.S. Supreme Court.