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Iconic Florida Bridge Won't Display Pride Colors This Summer

Iconic Florida Bridge Won't Display Pride Colors This Summer

By Kilian Melloy | May 17, 2024

A single Florida county commissioner appeared to end several years of Pride colors lighting up the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which spans the Tampa Bay to connect Pinellas County to Manatee County.

Atlanta Cop Charged with Killing his Lyft Driver Who he Thought was 'in a Gay Fraternity and Trying to Recruit' him

Atlanta Cop Charged with Killing his Lyft Driver Who he Thought was 'in a Gay Fraternity and Trying to Recruit' him

May 17, 2024

An Atlanta police officer who shot and killed a Lyft driver who was driving him home was arrested and charged with murder, authorities said.

Transgender Girl Faces Discrimination from a Mississippi School's Dress Code, ACLU Says

Transgender Girl Faces Discrimination from a Mississippi School's Dress Code, ACLU Says

May 17, 2024

A transgender girl from Mississippi's Gulf Coast who wanted to wear a dress to a regional band event was discriminated against when her school insisted she follow a dress code based on her sex assigned at birth, according to a new civil rights complaint.

NFL Distances Itself from Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker's Homophobic Speech

NFL Distances Itself from Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker's Homophobic Speech

By Kilian Melloy | May 16, 2024

The NFL swiftly put daylight between itself and a graduation speech at a conservative Catholic college by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker that was decried as homophobic and misogynistic.

United Methodists Scrap Anti-Gay Bans. A Woman who Defied them Seeks Reinstatement as Pastor

United Methodists Scrap Anti-Gay Bans. A Woman who Defied them Seeks Reinstatement as Pastor

By David Crary, Holly Meyer and Peter Smith | May 15, 2024

Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked from her beloved job as a United Methodist pastor in Philadelphia.

FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Possible Threats to LGBTQ+ Events, Including Pride Month Activities

FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Possible Threats to LGBTQ+ Events, Including Pride Month Activities

By Rebecca Santana | May 15, 2024

Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of June's Pride Month, federal agencies warned in a recent public announcement.

Appeal Judges Voice Doubts about Ruling on Transgender Woman's Admission into Wyoming Sorority

Appeal Judges Voice Doubts about Ruling on Transgender Woman's Admission into Wyoming Sorority

By Mead Gruver | May 15, 2024

Federal appellate court judges expressed doubt Tuesday about whether they could rule on a transgender woman's admission into a University of Wyoming sorority or if a lower court should continue to hear the case.

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

By Emily Wagster Pettus | May 14, 2024

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings.

Dispute over Transgender Woman Admitted to Wyoming Sorority to be Argued Before Appeal Judges

Dispute over Transgender Woman Admitted to Wyoming Sorority to be Argued Before Appeal Judges

By Mead Gruver | May 14, 2024

A U.S. appeals court in Denver is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by six members of a University of Wyoming sorority who are challenging the admission of a transgender woman into their local chapter.

Judge Strikes Down NY County's Ban on Female Transgender Athletes after Roller Derby League Sues

Judge Strikes Down NY County's Ban on Female Transgender Athletes after Roller Derby League Sues

By Philip Marcelo | May 11, 2024

A New York judge on Friday struck down a Long Island county's order banning female transgender athletes after a local women's roller derby league challenged it.

State Trooper who Arrested LGBTQ+ Leaders in Philadelphia No Longer Works for State Police

State Trooper who Arrested LGBTQ+ Leaders in Philadelphia No Longer Works for State Police

May 11, 2024

The state trooper who arrested two LGBTQ+ leaders after a contentious traffic stop in Philadelphia is no longer employed by the Pennsylvania state police, officials said Friday.

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

By Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10, 2024

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year for its assortment that also cut into sales.

Married Gay NYC Couple Files Suit to Access IVF Coverage

Married Gay NYC Couple Files Suit to Access IVF Coverage

By Kilian Melloy | May 10, 2024

A married gay couple in New York City continue to press their case for health insurance coverage for IVF. After filing a complaint two years ago, the couple brought suit against the city on May 9.

Court Rules North Carolina Catholic School could Fire Gay Teacher who Announced his Wedding Online

Court Rules North Carolina Catholic School could Fire Gay Teacher who Announced his Wedding Online

By Gary D. Robertson | May 9, 2024

A Catholic school in North Carolina had the right to fire a gay teacher who announced his marriage on social media a decade ago, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday, reversing a judge's earlier decision.

Transgender Activists Flood Utah Tip Line with Hoax Reports to Block Bathroom Law Enforcement

Transgender Activists Flood Utah Tip Line with Hoax Reports to Block Bathroom Law Enforcement

By Hannah Schoenbaum | May 8, 2024

Trans activists have flooded a Utah tip line created to alert state officials to possible violations of a new bathroom law with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could lea

FDIC Report Outlines 'Misogynistic,' 'Patriarchal' 'Good ol' Boys' Workplace Culture

FDIC Report Outlines 'Misogynistic,' 'Patriarchal' 'Good ol' Boys' Workplace Culture

By Fatima Hussein | May 8, 2024

An independent review of the FDIC's workplace culture describes an environment that fostered "hostile, abusive, unprofessional, or inappropriate conduct," questioning if the agency's chairman is credible to lead it through a cultural transformation.

Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America after Years of Woes

Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America after Years of Woes

By Jamie Stengle | May 7, 2024

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Mother who Said School Hid Teen's Gender Expression

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Mother who Said School Hid Teen's Gender Expression

May 7, 2024

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Maine woman who accused school officials of encouraging her teen's gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting parents.

Watch: 'Habitual Criminal' Offender Allegedly Fires at Gay Neighbor in Las Vegas, Hurls Homophobic Slurs

Watch: 'Habitual Criminal' Offender Allegedly Fires at Gay Neighbor in Las Vegas, Hurls Homophobic Slurs

By Kilian Melloy | May 7, 2024

A 75-year-old Las Vegas man described as being "on parole" for "a habitual criminal offense" allegedly shot multiple times at a gay neighbor, hurling anti-gay slurs and vowing to kill him.

Minnesota Legislators Consider Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion and LGBTQ Rights

Minnesota Legislators Consider Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion and LGBTQ Rights

By Trisha Ahmed | May 6, 2024

Minnesota Democrats have introduced far-reaching legislation to add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state's constitution in hopes of making it much harder for future lawmakers to repeal these and other rights in the future.

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