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Buddhist Teachings Exclude LGBTQ+ from Monastic Life, but Change is Underway
There is plenty of discussion on the various expressions of human sexuality and sexual orientations in pre-modern Buddhist literature.
Warnings on Gay Club Shooter Stir Questions about Old Case
A California woman who warned a judge last year about the danger posed by the suspect in the Colorado Springs gay nightclub shooting said Friday that the deaths could have been prevented if earlier charges against the suspect weren't dismissed.
'GMA3' Host T.J. Holmes Replaced with Out Anchor Gio Benitez
During Monday's episode of the "Good Morning America" spinoff, temporary co-hosts Stephanie Ramos and Gio Benitez filled in for Holmes and Amy Robach amid news of their affair.
NC Power Grid Attack Stokes Fear in Rural LGBTQ+ Community
As shootings at two electrical substations cut power to thousands of central North Carolina homes last weekend, they also sparked widespread speculation that the days-long blackout might be the latest of several attempts to shut down a local drag show.
Colorado Shooter's 2021 Case Dropped for Lack of Cooperation
The Colorado Springs gay nightclub shooter had charges dropped in a 2021 bomb threat case after family members who were terrorized in the incident refused to cooperate, according to the district attorney and court documents unsealed Thursday.
'Don't Say Gay' Florida Lawmaker Resigns Amid Fraud Charges
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay" resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses.
U.S. Keeps Eye on China's Space Activities for Potential Risks
The U.S. is closely monitoring Chinese activities that potentially threaten American assets in space as debris rapidly accumulates in low Earth orbit, the head of United States military operations in space said Friday.
Judge Unseals Docs in Gay Bar Shooting Suspect's Past Case
A judge unsealed a dropped bomb threat case Thursday against the Colorado gay bar shooting suspect who threatened to become the "next mass killer" over a year before allegedly killing five people and wounding seventeen others at the LGBTQ enclave Club Q.
Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Unions Clears Congress
The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
Lead Sponsor of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Busted for Alleged Fraud
The Republican state representative who was the lead sponsor of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law faces decades in prison for allegedly defrauding the government's pandemic loan program for $150,000.
Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Unions Set for Passage
The House is set to give final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages in federal law, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
Pennsylvania Panel to Vote on Proposal Defining Sex, Race
Pennsylvania government regulations would be revised with extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race under a proposal set for a vote on Thursday.
Congress is Set to Codify Marriage Equality — but the Respect for Marriage Act Has a Few Key Limitations
Passage is expected for the Respect for Marriage Act, which will codify same-sex and interracial marriage in federal law. But the Act has various limitations that have not received a lot of public attention.
Apple: Most iCloud Data Can Now be End-to-End Encrypted
As part of an ongoing privacy push, Apple said Wednesday it will now offer full end-to-encryption for nearly all the data its users store in its global cloud-based storage system.
Making 'Indie' Video Games Gets Trickier as Industry Evolves
How long "indie" studios can flourish is up for debate as the gaming industry undergoes increasing consolidation.
Julius' Bar in New York City Designated A Landmark
New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission has voted on Tuesday to designate the bar as an individual landmark.
Friction over LGBTQ+ Issues Worsens in Global Anglican Church
Friction has long-simmered within the global Anglican Communion over its 42 provinces' sharp differences on whether to recognize same-sex marriage and ordain LGBTQ clergy.
Watch: Gay California Lawmaker Targeted with Death Threats, Vows to Stand Firm
Openly gay California lawmaker Scott Weiner has been targeted once again with death threats, even as far-right figures like Marjorie Taylor-Greene and Charlie Kirk have baselessly called him a "groomer."
Meta Oversight Board Urges Changes to VIP Moderation System
Meta's oversight board said an internal system that exempted high-profile users, including Donald Trump, from some or all of Facebook's content moderation rules needs a major overhaul.
Millennial Money: How Credit Can Beat Buy Now, Pay Later
At first glance, a "buy now, pay later" plan's promise of no interest or upfront fees can seem more appealing than a credit card's terms - but these plans lack certain consumer protections.