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Crews Continue to Sift Through Deep South Tornado Wreckage
Search and recovery crews on Sunday resumed the daunting task of digging through the debris of flattened and battered homes, commercial buildings, and municipal offices.
Tennessee's Drag Ban Rehashes Old Culture War Narratives
Tennessee's ban on drag is not an isolated event. Rather, it is only the latest volley in the broader culture war between American conservatives and progressives to define the values of the country.
Darcelle, World's Oldest Working Drag Queen, Dies at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes at age 92.
Parade Disinvites Hawaii Lawmaker after Pride Flag Comments
The chair of a parade honoring a Native Hawaiian leader and prince said Friday a state lawmaker won't be allowed to participate after he questioned a middle school principal's display of a pride flag.
Mississippi Tornadoes Deadliest Since 2011
With at least 23 people dead, tornadoes that ravaged parts of Mississippi and the Deep South overnight were the deadliest in the state in more than a decade.
Idaho Governor Signs Firing Squad Execution Bill into Law
Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad, making Idaho the latest state to turn to older methods of capital punishment amid a nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs.
Grindr Issues Warning to Users in Egypt
A popular gay social networking application said Friday that it is issuing a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target LGBTQ+ individuals.
Will Utah's Social Media Law Harm LGBTQ+ Youth?
Utah's social media legislation attempts to shield children and teens from the ill effects of social media and empower parents. But can it be enforced — and will there be consequences for LGBTQ+ youth?
Not Real News: No, Grindr Didn't Threaten to Out Closeted GOP Lawmakers
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week, including a fake news clam that Grindr threatened to out closeted GOP lawmakers.
Student Group Sues after Texas University Cancels Drag Show
A student group at a university in the Texas Panhandle said in a federal lawsuit that the school's president violated their constitutional right to free speech when he canceled their planned drag show.
U.S. Bishops' New Guidelines Aim to Limit Trans Health Care
United States Catholic bishops have issued guidelines that seek to stop Catholic hospitals from providing gender transition care.
Debt, Expenses Stress Lower Income Households: AP-NORC Poll
Personal finances are a major source of stress for about half of the lower income households in the U.S., illustrating the toll of high inflation and economic uncertainty on those who can least afford it.
U.S., Canada End Loophole that Let Asylum-seekers Cross Border
U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a plan to close a loophole that has allowed asylum-seeking immigrants to move between the two countries.
Bank Failures and Rescue Test Yellen's Decades of Experience
Working against the clock to stop a developing banking crisis, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had until sunset on Sunday, March 12, to come up with a plan to calm the U.S. economy.
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Sweeping GOP Transgender Measure
Kentucky's Democratic governor issued an election-year veto Friday of a Republican bill aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths that includes banning access to gender-affirming health care and restricting the bathrooms they can use.
Other States are Copying Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Efforts
Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as Republican lawmakers in other states are pursuing their own versions of what critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Iowa Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Bathroom Law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Georgia Law Will Ban Most Transgender Care for Kids Under 18
Georgia will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people younger than 18, under a new law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday.
Nebraska Trans Health Bill Advances, Despite Filibuster Vow
The Nebraska Legislature voted Thursday to advance a contentious bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from some lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session.
Minnesota Moves to Strengthen Status as 'Trans Refuge State'
The Minnesota House was moving Thursday toward strengthening the state's protections for children and their families who come for gender-affirming care by making Minnesota a "trans refuge state," bucking a national backlash against transgender rights.