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Gay GOP Former Congressman Jim Kolbe Dies at 80
Jim Kolbe, an openly gay Republican congressman who represented a heavily Democratic region of Arizona for more than two decades, has died. He was 80.
Man Charged with Threatening Doctor over Transgender Care
Federal prosecutors have charged a Texas man with threatening a Boston physician who cares for transgender children.
As Musk is Learning, Content Moderation is a Messy Job
Neo-Nazi Andrew Anglin, the founder of an infamous neo-Nazi website, was reinstated to Twitter Thursday; the following day, recording artist Ye was banished for posting a swastika.
3 Chinese Astronauts Return to Earth after 6-month Mission
Three Chinese astronauts landed in a northern desert on Sunday after six months working to complete construction of the Tiangong station, a symbol of the country's ambitious space program, state TV reported.
Courts Decide as Religious Freedoms and LGTBQ+ Rights Clash on Campuses
Disputes over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights have led to high-profile judicial controversies. Lately, many of these controversies have begun in educational settings.
With Passage of Respect for Marriage Act, Searches Surge for 'Gay Superheroes'
The internet lit up after the Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which provides protections for same-sex and interracial couples. People were searching for information on... gay superheroes?
Gay Adult Film Star Tyler Roberts Passed Away
Gay adult film star Tyler Roberts lost his fight for life on Dec. 3. Roberts had been hospitalized in intensive care in Palm Springs after suffering organ failure last month.
LGBTQ Chorus in Colorado Springs Unifies Community with Song
In the 13 days since the shooting, Colorado Springs' LGBTQ community has worked to collect itself and forge ahead. Members of Out Loud prepared for three sold-out concerts, their first performances since the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to cancel shows.
6 Ways to Boost your Credit Card Rewards this Holiday Season
Get your wallet ready — it's that time again with the holidays right around the corner. And for most people, celebration means spending.
U.S. Cancels Trip by LGBTQ Envoy to Indonesia after Objection
The United States has canceled a trip to Indonesia by a special envoy on LGBTQ rights after the country's most influential Islamic group objected to the visit.
Biden Sees Economy Avoiding Recession, but Risks Remain
President Joe Biden assured Americans on Friday the U.S. economy is chugging along in the holiday season, but the very strength of a new jobs report showed that high inflation remains a recession threat.
FBI Director Raises National Security Concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray is raising national security concerns about TikTok, warning Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government "that doesn't share our values."
Musk Says Twitter has Suspended Rapper Ye over Swastika Post
Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. It is the second time this year that Ye has been suspended from the platform over antisemitic posts.
Influential Iraqi Cleric Launches Anti-LGBTQ Campaign
An influential Iraqi cleric who announced his withdrawal from politics four months ago has broken a period of relative silence to launch an anti-LGBTQ campaign.
ACLU Warns Tenn. Hospital over Transgender Treatment Policy
Civil rights advocates say a Memphis hospital is no longer providing gender-affirming surgeries, a move they argue is illegal and discriminatory.
Landmark Trial on Arkansas Trans Youth Medical ban Wraps Up
The nation's first trial on a ban on gender-confirming care for children ended Thursday, as Arkansas wrapped up its case defending the prohibition with testimony from an endocrinologist.
Trial over DeSantis Removal of Prosecutor on Trans Health Care Ends
DeSantis suspended Warren in August over the prosecutor's signing of statements that said he would not pursue criminal charges against seekers or providers of abortion or gender transition treatments.
Flu Season Worsens as 44 States Report High Activity
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse.
Supreme Court to Hear 'Free Speech' Case Denying Services to LGBTQ+ Customers
A case claiming that a wedding website designer should not be subjected to "compelled speech" by serving same-sex couples is headed to the Supreme Court. What precedent will the Court set?
Suspect Charged after Threatening Gay Bar Employee, Patron with Gun
A Minneapolis man faces charges, including a federal gun charge, after threatening a bartender and a patron at a historic gay establishment in the city.