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No Justice for Gay Black Man Killed By NYPD Officers
The two New York City police officers who responded to a 911 call in 2019 that left Kawaski Trawick dead will not face disciplinary action.
Fla. School District Orders Removal of all Books with Gay Characters Before Slightly Backing Off
Top officials at a Florida school district ordered the removal of all books and material containing LBGTQ+ characters and themes from classrooms and campus libraries, saying that was needed to conform to a state law dubbed "Don't Say Gay."
New Rules Aim to Make Foster Care with Family Easier, Provide Protection for LGBTQ+ Children
The Biden administration is moving to make it easier for caregivers to take in family members in the foster care system, requiring states to provide them with the same financial support that any other foster home would receive.
Michigan Judges Ordered to Honor Pronouns of Parties in Court
The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered all judges to address people in court by the pronouns they use or by "other respectful means."
HIV Rates Declining Among White and Black Men, Rising for Latinos
In 2021, gay and bisexual men represented over half (57%) of the HIV population in the United States.
School Book Fair Truncated After Parent Complains About 'Heartstopper'
A parent's complaint about Alice Oseman's graphic novel — the basis for the popular Netflix series — prompted an Ohio school district to cut back on a fundraising book fair.
Missouri's GOP Attorney General Sues School for Closed-Door Debate on Transgender Bathroom Use
Missouri's Republican attorney general on Tuesday sued a school district for allegedly secretly discussing transgender students' bathroom access, in violation of the state's open-meeting law.
California Governor Signs Law Barring Schoolbook Bans Based on Racial, Gender Teachings
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
2 Puerto Rican Men Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crime Involving Slain Transgender Woman
Two men in Puerto Rico on Monday pleaded guilty of conspiring to commit a hate crime involving a transgender woman who was killed more than three years ago.
Gay, Ex-Mormon, Provo School Principal Lives Out 'Survivor' Dream
Audiences can catch Sean Edwards in season 45 of "Survivor."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bills to Enhance State's Protections for LGBTQ+ People
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates.
Federal Judge Rules Texas University that Canceled Drag Show Didn't Violate Free Speech Rights
A federal judge has ruled that a university in the Texas Panhandle did not violate the constitutional right to free speech when the school's president canceled a drag show earlier this year.
A Black Student Was Suspended for his Hairstyle. Now His Family Is Suing Texas Officials
The family of a Black high school student in Texas who was suspended over his dreadlocks filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Saturday against the state's governor and attorney general.
National Cathedral Replaces Windows Honoring Confederacy With Stained-Glass Homage to Racial Justice
The landmark Washington National Cathedral unveiled new stained-glass windows Saturday with a theme of racial justice, filling the space that had once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
The Federal Government Is Headed into a Shutdown. What Does It Mean, Who's Hit and What's Next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending.
The Fall Equinox Is Here. What Does That Mean?
The equinox arrives on Saturday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere.But what does that actually mean? Here's what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth's orbit.
Meet Lachlan Murdoch, Soon To Be the New Power Behind Fox News and the Murdoch Empire
For Lachlan Murdoch, this moment has been a long time coming. Assuming, of course, that his moment has actually arrived.
A Flamethrower and Comments about Book Burning Ignite a Political Firestorm in Missouri
A longshot candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent "Freedom Fest" event outside St. Louis as no big deal.
Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Inviting Controversy and Ridicule
A 9-foot tall carving meant to memorialize those lost to AIDS is causing controversy in Palm Springs due to its resemblance to a human orifice.
Does 2023 Bring the Great Pushback Against LGBTQ+ Rights?
Could the hard-fought LGBTQ+ rights movement be hitting a wall as conservatives double down on pushing queers back in the closet?