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United Methodists Lose One-Fifth of US Churches in Schism Driven by Growing Defiance of LGBTQ+ Bans
More than 6,000 United Methodist congregations — a fifth of the U.S. total — have now received permission to leave the denomination amid a schism over theology and the role of LGBTQ people in the nation's second-largest Protestant denomination.
Legitimacy of 'Customer' in Supreme Court Gay Rights Case Raises Ethical And Legal Flags
A Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples pointed during her lawsuit to a request from a man named "Stewart" and his husband-to-be. The twist? Stewart says it never happened.
Gunman Opens Fire at Random on Philadelphia Streets, Killing 5 Before He Is Arrested, Police Say
A heavily armed gunman in a bulletproof vest opened fire on the streets of Philadelphia on Monday night, seemingly at a random, killing five people and wounding two boys before surrendering, police said.
Activists Spurred by Affirmative Action Ruling Challenge Legacy Admissions at Harvard
A civil rights group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni.
The Wait For US Passports Is Creating Travel Purgatory And Snarling Summer Plans
Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport.
'Parental Rights' Group Moms for Liberty Plans Nationwide Strategy for School Board Races in 2024
Moms for Liberty, a "parental rights" group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, is looking to expand those efforts across the country and to other education posts in 2024 and beyond.
Man Said to have Asked for Same-Sex Wedding Website from Colorado Designer is Straight, Married, and Knew Nothing of Request
One of the most peculiar aspects of the Supreme Court decision to allow website designers to decline clients seeking same sex marriage sites based on religious grounds is the identity of the man who supposedly initiated the case. Or not.
Wider than Websites? LGBTQ+ Advocates Fear Broader Discrimination after Supreme Court Ruling
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing a Colorado Christian graphic artist to refuse to work with same-sex couples has LGBTQIA+ people across the country worried about just how far the consequences will reach.
Web Designer in Supreme Court Gay Rights Ruling Cited Client who Denies Making Wedding Site Request
A Colorado web designer who the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday could refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples cited a request from a man who says he never asked to work with her.
Supreme Court Lets Stand Ruling that Protects People with Gender Dysphoria Under Disability Law
In a win for transgender rights, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to review a first-of-its-kind ruling from a federal appeals court that found people with gender dysphoria are entitled to the protections of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Including a Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards blocked a package of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from becoming law, including the state's version of what critics call Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill and a ban on gender-affirming medical care for young trans people.
From Human Ashes to Cellphones, What's Going on with Concert Fans Lately?
From flinging bras to tossing flowers, concertgoers have long been a bit extra in showing adoration for their beloved artists — but a recent spate of artists being hit by weightier projectiles raises concerns about extreme fan culture and security.
Watch: Massachusetts Reaches out with Billboard Messages of Welcome to LGBTQ+ People in Texas, Florida
At a time when LGBTQ+ people are fleeing Florida and Texas, America's cradle of liberty has a message for queer refugees: You are welcome here.
Supreme Court Rules for Designer who Doesn't Want to Make Wedding Websites for Gay Couples
In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples.
Parents of Transgender Youth are Suing to Block Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Parents of four transgender children have filed a lawsuit challenging a Georgia law set to take effect Saturday that bans most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18, their lawyers said.
Gatherings Combining Pride and Juneteenth Give Black LGBTQ+ People Refuge Where They can Celebrate
From speaking at a health equity forum to striking a pose to the beats of a DJ set at a party on a pedestrian bridge, Naomi Green spent one weekend this month jumping from one event in Dallas to another that celebrated Juneteenth and Pride together.
Nebraska Lawmaker Sues Conservative PAC for Defamation, Says Online Attacks Led to Threats on Trans Child
A Nebraska lawmaker is suing a conservative political action committee for defamation, saying the group targeted her with online attacks that led to violent threats against her and her transgender child.
Florida Agency Appeals Ruling Blocking Anti-Drag Show Law
Days after a federal judge temporarily blocked a new Florida law targeting drag shows, the state has appealed that decision.
North Carolina Measure Limiting LGBTQ+ Curriculum Heading to Governor's Desk
North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday finalized legislation touted by Republicans as giving parents greater authority over their children's public school education and health care, with limits on LGBTQ+ instruction in early grades a key provision.
Trans Kansas Residents can Keep Updating Documents Despite New Law, Governor Says
The Democratic governor in Kansas declared Thursday that the state will keep allowing transgender residents to alter their driver's licenses and birth certificates, despite a new law aimed at preventing it.