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Senate Gives Final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal.
'Ex-Trans' Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist Attacks Lego over 'Transgender Building Sets'
There's an effort underway, led by a British "ex-trans" anti-LGBTQ+ influencer, to put pressure on Lego for supposedly selling "transgender" building sets of its popular snap-together blocks.
MLB Player Anthony Bass Shares Anti-LGBTQ+ Post, Apologizes
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass shared an anti-LGBTQ+ reel on Instagram promoting the boycott of supportive companies and faced a backlash. Now he's apologizing.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Kicks Off with Protests, Parades, Parties
The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against recent attacks on hard-won civil rights gains.
LGBTQ+ People Flock to Florida for Gay Days Festival
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to central Florida this weekend to mingle with costumed performers, dance at all-night parties and lounge poolside at hotels during Gay Days.
LGBTQ+ Flag Destroyed at LA Elementary School Ahead of Pride Event
An LGBTQ+ flag placed in a plant pot outside of a classroom at Saticoy Elementary School was lit on fire, the flag was destroyed, and it is being investigated as a possible hate crime, according to Los Angeles Police Department.
Adult Male Performer Richard Lam May Face Death Penalty in Murder Charge
Adult male performer Richard Lam may face the death penalty for the murder of William Futral and then stealing his car in Tampa, Florida
ACLU Sues to Block New Hybrid Nebraska Law Restricting Abortion, Gender-affirming Care for Minors
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing to block the Nebraska Legislature's most controversial measure combining an abortion ban with restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.
Kershaw Disagrees with Dodgers' Decision To Reinstate Gay 'Nun' Group for Pride Night Award
Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers' decision to welcome a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team's annual Pride Night.
Most in U.S. Say Don't Ban Race in College Admissions
As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most U.S. adults say the court should allow colleges to consider race as part of the admissions process.
HBO Estimates 2.9 Million Watched 'Succession' Finale on Sunday Night
HBO said 2.9 million people watched or streamed the series finale of "Succession" on Sunday night, a series record that is expected to grow as delayed viewing is taken into account.
Nun whose Body Shows Little Decay Since 2019 Death Draws Hundreds to Rural Missouri
Hundreds of people flocked to a small town in Missouri this week and last to see a Black nun whose body has barely decomposed since 2019.
As Rising Oceans Threaten NYC, Study Documents Another Risk: The City Is Sinking
If rising oceans aren't worry enough, add this to the risks New York City faces: The metropolis is slowly sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, homes, asphalt and humanity itself.
Orlando Police Investigate 'Kill The Gays' Sign, Politicians Condemn Incident
A traffic sign in Orlando, FL hacked to read 'KILL ALL GAYS' on Wednesday is being investigated by police and condemned by politicians.
Debt Ceiling Deal: What's In, What's Out Of The Agreement To Avert Us Default
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation's borrowing authority and avoid a federal default.
Iowa Law Limits Gender Identity Instruction, Removes Books Depicting Sex Acts from School Libraries
Iowa teachers will be banned from raising gender identity and sexual orientation issues with students through grade six, and all books depicting sex acts will be removed from school libraries, under a bill Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Friday.
After Club Q Shooting, New York Woman Accused of Threats to Colorado LGBTQ+ Businesses
A New York woman has been indicted for making threats against Denver-area LGBTQ businesses in the days after five people were killed at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs last year.
St. Louis Mayor Signs Executive Order to Support Transgender Community
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones on Thursday signed an executive order designed to make transgender people feel more welcome in the city.
Why is Target Pulling Some Pride Merch? Company's Response to Hostile Backlash, Explained
After intense backlash from some shoppers, Target is removing certain items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month.
Trans Girl who Missed Graduation over Clothing Code: 'We Deserve Rights as Humans'
A transgender Mississippi girl who skipped graduation because school officials told her to follow the boys dress code says she celebrated the conclusion of high school with a tropical-themed party at home with family members who embrace her full identity.