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Trump Administration Says Penn Violated Sex Discrimination Laws after Transgender Swimmer Competed
The Trump administration said Monday that the University of Pennsylvania violated laws guaranteeing women equal opportunities in athletics by letting a transgender swimmer compete on the school's women's team and into team facilities.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos Faces Sentencing for Fraud after Duping Donors and Voters
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, faces sentencing in federal court on Friday.
Judges Block Trump Push to Cut Funding to Public Schools over Diversity Programs
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
North Dakota's GOP Governor Vetoes Expanded Library Censorship Bill
North Dakota's Republican governor vetoed bills to further restrict 'sexual content' in libraries and to create a private school voucher program.
Minnesota Attorney General Files Preemptive Lawsuit Against Trump on Transgender Sports Ban
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
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.
Supreme Court Takes Up Religious Rights Dispute over LGBTQ+ Books in Maryland Schools
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.
Marijuana Holiday 4/20 Coincides with Easter and Passover This Year. Here's What to Know
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,
Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Passport Changes Affecting Some Transgender Americans
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.
Lawmakers Move to Mandate the Display of Ten Commandments and Ban Pride Flags in Alabama Schools
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
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ruling denying a transgender teen's name-change petition.
The Case Against Luigi Mangione Gets Louder
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.
Trump Kept His Promise to Order a Ban on Transgender Female Athletes. Court Fights Have Arrived
Donald Trump pledged to get "transgender insanity the hell out of our schools" and "keep men out of women's sports." He wasted little time delivering on his promise, and legal challenges are likely.
The Girls, The Game, and the Fight to Stay In The Game
Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to get "transgender insanity the hell out of our schools" and "keep men out of women's sports." As president, wasted little time delivering on his promise to address a topic that seemed to resonate across party lines.
Will The Supreme Court Banish Mention of Queer People from America's Schools?
The Supreme Court is set to weigh in on a case that could present such baffling barriers to classroom acknowledgment of LGBTQ+ people that teachers may be compelled to ignore their existence.
Trump Administration Sues Maine over Participation of Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
The Trump administration said Wednesday it is suing Maine's education department for not complying with the government's push to ban transgender athletes in girls sports.
Judge Blocks Wristband Protest Targeting a Student
Two fathers who oppose allowing transgender athletes to play high school sports won't be allowed to wear pink wristbands marked "XX" to games while their lawsuit against the school district continues, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Blue Origin Launches an All-Female Celebrity Crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched his fiancee Lauren Sanchez into space Monday with an all-female celebrity crew that included Katy Perry and Gayle King.