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Women Working in Antarctica Say They Were Left to Fend for Themselves
Liz Monahon, 35, is one of many women who say the isolated environment and macho culture at the United States research center in Antarctica have allowed sexual harassment and assault to flourish.
Riders In Various States Of Undress Cruise Philadelphia Streets In 14th Naked Bike Ride
Hundreds of people in various states of dress -- or undress — set out Saturday for a ride through some of Philadelphia's main streets and sights for the 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride.
Shirtless Suspect Launches Homophobic Assault in NYC
A shirtless man struck a woman and shouted anti-LGBTQ+ epithets in NYC; in a separate attack, a second female victim suffered a broken nose when she was struck by a man who hurled homophobic slurs.
One Image, One Face, One American Moment: The Donald Trump Mug Shot
In the photo, Donlad Trump confronts the camera in front of a bland gray backdrop, his eyes meeting the lens in an intense glare.
Woman Stabs Two Men Outside D.C. Gay Bar
According to arresting officials, the attack was completely unprovoked and the woman responsible has been apprehended.
Virginia School Boards Must Adhere to Gov. Youngkin's New Policies on Transgender Students, AG Says
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new model policies for the treatment of transgender students are in line with federal and state nondiscrimination laws and school boards must follow their guidance, the state's attorney general said.
California Shop Owner Killed over Pride Flag was Adamant She would Never Take it Down, Friend Says
The California woman killed for apparently refusing to remove an LGBTQ+ rainbow Pride flag from outside her store was adamant that she would never take it down, a longtime friend said Wednesday.
Transgender Adults are Worried about Finding Welcoming Spaces to Live in their Later Years
For many transgender seniors, new state laws enacted around the country focusing on trans youth have brought new fears to their plans for retirement and old age.
Georgia School District is Banning Books, Citing Sexual Content, after Firing a Teacher
Georgia's second-largest school district says that it has removed two books from 20 school libraries, saying the books had "highly inappropriate, sexually explicit content."
Court Battle Begins over Missouri's Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care for Minors
Missouri's Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey and the families of transgender children are in court this week fighting over whether a new law banning minors from receiving gender-affirming health care will take effect as scheduled Monday.
Fruit Grower who Opposes Same-Sex Marriage Wins Ruling over Access to Public Market
The rights of a Michigan fruit grower were violated when a city barred him from a seasonal market because of his opposition to same-sex weddings at his orchard, a judge said.
Suspect Who Killed Store Owner had Ripped Down Pride Flag and Shouted Homophobic Slurs, Sheriff Says
A 27-year-old man killed by California sheriff's deputies over the weekend after he fatally shot a store owner had ripped down an LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside the business and shouted homophobic slurs at the woman, authorities said Monday.
Alabama can Enforce Ban on Puberty Blockers and Hormones for Transgender Children, Court Says
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Alabama can enforce a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children.
Georgia Made it Easier for Parents to Challenge School Library Books. Almost No One has Done So
Georgia conservatives last year aimed to ease book challenges. But lawmakers knew a parents-only restriction would also limit them.
MAGA World Outraged After Kid Rock Seen Drinking Bud Light
After loudly calling for a boycott of the popular beer brand after trans influencer did a social media post endorsing the product in April, Kid Rock "was spotted sipping on a cold Bud Light while attending a Colt Ford concert in Nashville on Thursday.
Calif. Boutique Owner Killed in Dispute Over LGBTQ+ Pride Flag
The owner of a boutique in a California resort was shot and killed on Friday in a dispute with a man over her flying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
North Carolina Laws Curtailing Transgender Rights Prompt Less Backlash than 2016 'Bathroom Bill'
Seven years ago, North Carolina became ground zero in the nationwide fight over transgender rights with the passage of a "bathroom bill" that galvanized culture warriors, canceled business projects and sporting events and influenced a gubernatorial race.
Kansas Judge Allows ACLU to Intervene in Lawsuit over Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses
A judge has agreed to allow the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit that seeks to force the state to list the sex that people were assigned at birth on their driver's licenses.
Agreement Central to a Public Dispute Between Michael Oher and the Tuohys Is Being Questioned
In 2004, when Michael Oher was a coveted college football recruit, the 18-year-old high schooler agreed in court to allow the Memphis couple he lived with to make decisions for him about signing contracts and any medical issues.
WeWork Sounds The Alarm, Prompting Speculation Around The Company's Future
WeWork has sounded the alarm on its ability to stay in business, prompting speculation around the future of the troubled workspace-sharing company.