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Missouri AG Urges Kansas City Police to Enforce Transgender Care Restrictions Law
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday vowed to take "any legal action necessary" against Kansas City if its police department does not enforce a law banning transgender transition procedures for minors.
School Board Concludes 'Don't Say Gay' Investigation of First Year Teacher
A Florida School Board has wrapped up its probe into claims that a teacher violated the state's "Don't Say Gay" law by showing a Disney film with a gay character — but another investigation is ongoing.
Another Gay Victim of NYC Drugging and Robbery Scheme Steps Forward
Another victim of a scheme to drug and rob patrons of Manhattan gay bars has stepped forward, more than a month after police arrested half a dozen suspects in the crimes, which left two men dead.
Montana First to Ban People Dressed in Drag from Reading to Children in Schools, Libraries
Montana has become the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries, part of a host of legislation aimed at the rights the LGBTQ+ community in Montana and other states.
Drag Performers Sue St. George, Utah, over Denying Show Permit in Public Park
A Utah-based group that organizes drag performances is suing a city over the denial of permits for an all-ages show it aimed to host in a public park in April.
Target Pulls Some LGBTQ+ Merchandise Ahead of June Pride Month after Threats to Workers
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Bill to Restrict Youth Access to 'Sexually Explicit' Public Library Books Advances in Louisiana
Activists in Louisiana are voicing concerns over a bill advancing through the GOP-controlled Legislature to restrict children and teens' access to public library books deemed "sexually explicit," saying the proposal could be used to target LGBTQ+ content.
Largest Gay Rights Group Issues Florida Travel Advisory for Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
Texas Sets New Standards to Ban Books from Schools over Sexual Content
Texas would set new standards and ratings for sexually explicit material in order to ban books from public and charter school libraries, under a bill given final passage by the state Senate late Tuesday night and sent to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Los Angeles Dodgers Reinstate Gay 'Nun' Group for Pride Night Award
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday that a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will again be welcome at the team's annual Pride Night, nearly a week after the team rescinded its original invitation.
Lawsuit Settled, Gay Teen's Grieving Mother Hopes His Suicide Sparks Change
The mother of a 15-year-old gay teenager who killed himself after suffering severe bullying held the school accountable with a lawsuit. Now the suit is settled — and its terms include preventive measures.
Georgia School's Book Bans May Break Civil Rights Law, Federal Officials Warn
The U.S. Department of Education has found that a suburban Atlanta school district's decision to remove some books from its libraries may have created a hostile environment that violated federal laws against race and sex discrimination.
Some Worshippers Switching Congregations Amid United Methodist Split over LGBTQ+ Issues
Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation's largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ+ people.
Montana Governor Signs Law to Define 'Sex' as Only Male or Female
Republican Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill defining the word "sex" in state law as only male or female — joining Kansas and Tennessee, which have similar laws that LGBTQ+ advocates argue will deny legal recognition to nonbinary and trans people.
Drag Show Restaurant Files Federal Lawsuit Against Florida, Gov. DeSantis
A popular Orlando restaurant that regularly features drag shows filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, less than a week after he signed a bill that targets drag performances.
SF DocFest's Cinematic Statements
The 22nd San Francisco DocFest will be held June 1-11 with 39 features and 47 shorts at the Roxie Theater. DocFest always offers a smattering of LGBTQ-related films, this year with six features plus nine short films.
'Gays With Kids' Co-founder Brian Rosenberg: Creating LGBTQ+ Families Through Its App
Gays With Kids' Co-founder Brian Rosenberg saw the need for LGBTQ+ parents to find resourcing for their family unit, and he filled it with the GWK Academy App.
Google Celebrates Out Native American Rights Activist Barbara May Cameron with a Doodle
The Google Doodle for May 22 celebrated openly lesbian Native American equality advocate Barbara May Cameron, acknowledging what would have been her 69th birthday.
Black Queer College Students Feel Excluded by Black, LGBTQ+ Groups
Black LGBTQ+ students say they don't feel a sense of belonging in either Black student organizations — which seem to have little regard for queer Black folks — or LGTBQ+ student organizations, which are primarily white.
Guess Which State Ranks No. 1 for Google Search 'Am I Gay?'
Google Trends data shows which American state ranks at the top for online searches related to LGBTQ+ identity — a state where such searches have soared more than 1,300% over the past two decades.