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Texas Judge Blocks Investigations of Trans Youth Families
A Texas judge on Friday expanded her order blocking the state from investigating families of transgender youth who have received gender- affirming medical care.
Virginia Governor Seeks New Transgender Student Policies
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration has rewritten Virginia's model policies for the treatment of transgender students, issuing guidance for school divisions that would roll back some accommodations.
Supreme Court to Revisit LGBTQ Rights — What Will They Decide?
A simmering, difficult, and timely question returns to the Supreme Court this fall: What happens when freedom of speech and civil rights collide?
California Enacts Law to Help LGBTQ Military Veterans
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies because of their sexual or gender identities to reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
Yeshiva University Halts Clubs Amid High Court LGBTQ Ruling
Yeshiva University has abruptly suspended student club activity in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this week that ordered the school to recognize — for now — an LGBTQ student group.
Book Ban Efforts Surging in 2022, Library Association Says
The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year's totals, which were the highest in decades.
Decision to Remove Pride Flags from School Draws Complaints
A West Virginia school district's directive to remove pride flags from classrooms is drawing complaints from students and community organizations.
Out Rev. Whittney Ijanaten Gets 'Gutsy' with Hillary Clinton
One of the women interviewed by Hillary & Chelsea Clinton on their AppleTV+ series "Gutsy" is Rev. Whittney Ijanaten, an out entrepreneur, ordained minister and anti-racist advocate and organizer, about her career & appearing with the Clintons.
Woman Charged with Bomb Threat Against Children's Hospital
Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a woman accused of calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital amid a barrage of harassment and threats of violence over its surgical program for transgender youths.
Biden: Hate-Fueled Violence 'has No Place in America'
The Biden administration gathered educators, faith leaders and others Thursday who have experienced violence firsthand for a discussion on how stop the violence, and promised action.
What Impact Are Smartphones Having on Online Gambling?
Playing casino games without visiting land casinos was unimaginable a few decades ago, but now it's possible to place bets from your smartphone from anywhere in the world.
Montana Defies Order on Transgender Birth Certificates
Just hours after a Montana judge blocked health officials from enforcing a state rule that would prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificate, the Republican-run state on Thursday said it would defy the order.
Democrats Punt Same-Sex Marriage Vote Until after Election
Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections, pulling back days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the Senate on the record on the issue "in the coming weeks."
Suspect Arrested in Long Beach Murder; GoFundMe Page Created for Victims
A suspect in the murder of Christopher Finley, a 28-year-old resident of Long Beach, CA, was arrested on Tuesday. A GoFundMe page has been created to help defray the medical expenses for Finley & his bf, also injured in the attack.
US Warns Monkeypox could Mutate to Resist Antiviral Drug
U.S. health officials are warning against overuse of the lone drug available to treat monkeypox, saying that even a small mutation in the virus could render the pills ineffective.
Montana Judge Blocks Anti-Trans Birth Certificate Rule
A Montana judge blocked health officials on Thursday from enforcing a state rule that would prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificate.
Congressman Who Voted No on 'Respect for Marriage Act' Just Before Gay Son's Wedding Doubles Down
The congressman who attended his gay son's wedding days after voting against the Respect for Marriage Act has doubled down on his insistence that media coverage of the disconnect was "disrespectful."
Grindr Names New CEO, Prepares to Go Public
Hookup app Grindr announced a new CEO in advance of the company going public.
Justices Side with LGBTQ+ Group at Jewish University, for Now
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for an LGBTQ group to gain official recognition from a Jewish university in New York, though that may not last.
As 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Plans Grow, So do Delinquencies
Americans have grown fond of "buy now, pay later" services, but the "pay later" part is becoming increasingly difficult for some borrowers.