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Anxiety, Fear Fill West Virginia Transgender-Health Clinic

Anxiety, Fear Fill West Virginia Transgender-Health Clinic

By Leah Willingham | Mar 9, 2023

In a rural state purported to have the highest number of trans youths per capita and some of the nation's worst health outcomes, West Virginia University Medicine doctors say transgender health care is just as essential as the other lifesaving services.

Florida Looks to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law with Three Bills

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 9, 2023

Florida Republicans introduced three new bills that would further prohibit classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Minnesota Governor Protects Rights to Gender Affirming Care

Minnesota Governor Protects Rights to Gender Affirming Care

By Steve Karnowski | Mar 9, 2023

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to receive gender affirming health care, as he slammed the tide of other states rolling back transgender rights.

Transgender Students at Center of New Bills in New Hampshire

Transgender Students at Center of New Bills in New Hampshire

By Holly Ramer | Mar 9, 2023

Advocates for transgender youth in New Hampshire say four bills being considered in three legislative committees would lead to one result: harm to an already vulnerable population.

Arkansas Gov. Sanders Signs Bill Creating School Vouchers

Arkansas Gov. Sanders Signs Bill Creating School Vouchers

By Andrew DeMillo | Mar 9, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an education bill Wednesday that creates a new school voucher program, raises minimum teacher salaries and places restrictions on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.

White House, States Tackle 'Junk Fees' that Cost Consumers

By Fatima Hussein | Mar 9, 2023

The White House brought together state lawmakers, federal officials and others Wednesday to trade ideas about how to fight "junk fees" that inflate costs to consumers.

Biden Budget Seeks Big Deficit Cuts in Challenge to GOP

By Josh Boak | Mar 9, 2023

With the government at risk of defaulting, President Biden will propose a federal budget that would cut deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade.

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell Hospitalized after Fall

By Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro | Mar 9, 2023

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized after tripping at a local hotel on Wednesday evening, a spokesman for the senator said.

Arkansas Senate OKs Bathroom Bill that Critics Call Extreme

Arkansas Senate OKs Bathroom Bill that Critics Call Extreme

By Andrew DeMillo | Mar 8, 2023

A bill that would criminalize transgender people using restrooms that match their gender identity won initial approval in the Arkansas Legislature on Tuesday, introducing a restriction critics said would be the most extreme in the country.

Watch: Pickup Truck Vandal Defaces Pride Flag Crosswalk

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 8, 2023

Another Florida town, another Pride crosswalk — and another pickup truck-driving vandal now wanted by the police for an act of homophobic property damage.

Alaska Rights Commission Limits LGBTQ+ Discrimination Cases

Alaska Rights Commission Limits LGBTQ+ Discrimination Cases

Mar 7, 2023

Alaska's human rights commission has reversed an earlier policy and now is only investigating LGBTQ discrimination complaints related to workplace discrimination and not for other categories like housing and financing.

Chief Advisor to NYC Mayor Adams Critiqued for Attending Anti-Gay Pastor's Event

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 7, 2023

A chaplain and top advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams drew condemnation for attending an event by a longtime foe of LGBTQ+ equality.

Thousands of Pro-Trump Bots are Attacking DeSantis, Haley

By David Klepper | Mar 7, 2023

As Republican voters size up their candidates for 2024, whoever created the bot network is seeking to put a thumb on the scale, using online manipulation techniques pioneered by the Kremlin.

Kansas Plan Keeping Low Wages for Disabled Angers Advocates

By John Hanna | Mar 7, 2023

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say would encourage employers to keep paying disabled workers less than the minimum wage.

Nations Reach Accord to Protect Marine Life on High Seas

By Christina Larson and Patrick Whittle | Mar 7, 2023

For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas - representing a turning point for vast stretches of the planet.

SoFi Bank Sues to Block Biden's Student Loan Payment Pause

By Collin Binkley | Mar 7, 2023

A private bank is trying to force the Biden administration to end its pause on federal student loan payments, arguing the moratorium has no legal basis and has cost the bank millions in profits.

Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade Disses LGBTQ+ Groups

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 6, 2023

Another year marks another Staten Island St. Patricks Day Parade and other time the parade has excluded LGBTQ+ groups.

EDGE Rewind: Britain's Most Wanted: See Why this Boxer's Mugshot is Trending

EDGE Rewind: Britain's Most Wanted: See Why this Boxer's Mugshot is Trending

Mar 6, 2023

When the mugshot of British boxer Robert Rimmer was posted on the Internet, he got a lot of attention but none of it has helped police locate the 36 year old on drug-related charges.

Coroner Finds ODs in Robberies of NYC Gay Bar Patrons were Murders

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 6, 2023

Two fatalities in a string of suspected druggings and robberies have been ruled homicides by the chief medical examiner of New York City.

How to Use an Exchange for Bitcoin Investment?

Mar 6, 2023

Privacy and security are the essential primary affects you ought to emphasize through investment in Bitcoin.

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