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Progressives' Embrace of Disney in LGBTQ+ Rights Battle with DeSantis Entails Risks

Aug 5, 2023

Joining forces with corporations to achieve political ends can be advantageous, but it also poses risks for progressives, who may suffer setbacks when their principles no longer align with corporate profits.

How Many Transgender and Intersex People Live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws will Impact Millions

How Many Transgender and Intersex People Live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws will Impact Millions

By Rebecca Boone and Jeff Mcmillan | Aug 5, 2023

New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but often absent from policy decisions is a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.

Introducing the Anti-Bud Light: Gay Water

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 5, 2023

The new new vodka and soda beverage is proudly gay and won't buckle under pressure from bigotry according to its founder.

After Clash over Teaching on Gender, Psychology Class May be Available to Florida Students

By Annie Ma and Adriana Gomez Licon | Aug 5, 2023

Faced with altering its AP Psychology course to comply with Florida's limits on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity, the nonprofit College Board is pushing back.

Teen Suspect in Brooklyn Gas Station Slaying of O'Shae Sibley Turns Himself In

Teen Suspect in Brooklyn Gas Station Slaying of O'Shae Sibley Turns Himself In

Aug 5, 2023

The teenage suspect in the deadly gas station stabbing of O'Shae Sibley turned himself in at a Brooklyn stationhouse on Friday.

California Investigates School District's Parental Notification Policy on Children's Gender Identity

Aug 5, 2023

California's attorney general said he was investigating whether a school district infringed on students' rights with a policy requiring teachers to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender.

Thousands Overwhelm New York's Union Square for Streamer Giveaway, Tossing Chairs and Pounding Cars

By Bobby Caina Calvan | Aug 5, 2023

A crowd of thousands that packed Manhattan's Union Square for a popular livestreamer's hyped giveaway got out of hand, with some clambering on vehicles, hurling chairs and throwing punches.

Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This Week

Aug 5, 2023

None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. Here are the facts.

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Has Inadvertently 'Banned' AP Psychology

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 4, 2023

The state College Board advised all high schools to stop teaching the course in order to not violate the anti-gay law.

Drag Artists and LGBTQ+ Advocates Sue to Block Texas Law Expanding Ban on Sexual Performances

Drag Artists and LGBTQ+ Advocates Sue to Block Texas Law Expanding Ban on Sexual Performances

By Jim Vertuno | Aug 4, 2023

A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that expands what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct.

Gay Louisiana Doctor Leaving State Due to 'Discriminatory' Legislation

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 3, 2023

Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, who works at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans, said he plans to relocate to New York at the end of the month.

Lizzo Says She's 'Not the Villain' after Her Former Dancers Claim Sex Harassment

Lizzo Says She's 'Not the Villain' after Her Former Dancers Claim Sex Harassment

Aug 3, 2023

Lizzo said Thursday that she's "not the villain" that three of her former backup dancers falsely accuse her of being in a sexual harassment lawsuit.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Giving Indiana Transgender Students Key Bathroom Access

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Giving Indiana Transgender Students Key Bathroom Access

Aug 3, 2023

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that transgender students in Indiana must have access to the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identities.

Transgender Rights Targeted in Executive Order Signed by Oklahoma Governor

Transgender Rights Targeted in Executive Order Signed by Oklahoma Governor

By Sean Murphy | Aug 2, 2023

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt directed state agencies to use narrow definitions of "female" and "male," in the latest attack on transgender rights in a state that already has laws targeting bathroom use, health care and sports teams for transgender people.

Transgender Former Student Sues Missouri School for Making Her Use Boys' Bathrooms

Transgender Former Student Sues Missouri School for Making Her Use Boys' Bathrooms

Aug 2, 2023

A transgender former student sued a Missouri school district on Monday for forcing her to use the boys' bathrooms or the high school's only single-stall bathroom.

Utah Law Requiring Age Verification for Porn Sites Remains in Effect after Judge Tosses Lawsuit

Utah Law Requiring Age Verification for Porn Sites Remains in Effect after Judge Tosses Lawsuit

By Sam Metz | Aug 2, 2023

A Utah law requiring adult websites to verify the age of their users will remain in effect after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from an industry group challenging its constitutionality.

Caitlyn Jenner Asks Ron DeSantis 'What Bathroom Should I Use?'

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 2, 2023

Caitlyn Jenner seems to be pissed that she was used by DeSantis in his "bizarre anti-gay ad."

Professional Dancer Killed for Voguing at a Brooklyn Gas Station. Murder Investigated as a Hate Crime

Professional Dancer Killed for Voguing at a Brooklyn Gas Station. Murder Investigated as a Hate Crime

Jul 31, 2023

28-year old professional dancer O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a Brooklyn gas station on Saturday night in an incident that police are investigating as a homophobic hate crime

Kansas Transgender People Find Democratic Allies in Court Bid to Restore their Right to Alter IDs

Kansas Transgender People Find Democratic Allies in Court Bid to Restore their Right to Alter IDs

By John Hanna | Jul 31, 2023

Officials who work for the Democratic governor in Kansas are challenging a court ruling that has temporarily halted the state from allowing transgender people to change the gender on their driver's licenses.

Montana Judge Temporarily Lifts Ban on Drag Performances Ahead of Major Pride Event

Montana Judge Temporarily Lifts Ban on Drag Performances Ahead of Major Pride Event

By Amy Beth Hanson | Jul 30, 2023

A federal judge in Montana on Friday temporarily blocked a new law that restricts drag performances just days before thousands of people are expected to attend Montana Pride's 30th anniversary celebration in Helena.

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