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Fed's Aggressive Rate Hikes Raise Likelihood of a Recession
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has pledged to do whatever it takes to curb inflation, now raging at a four-decade high and defying the Fed's efforts so far to tame it.
Biden Seeks to Counter State Actions he Sees as Anti-LGBTQ+
President Joe Biden is issuing executive orders Wednesday to stymie what the White House says are discriminatory legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community by Republican-controlled states.
The Skittles Twitter Account Might Have Accidentally Liked an OnlyFans Model's Rainbow-Themed Dick Pic
OnlyFans model Chris Stone posted a pic of his erect penis covered with rainbows to show his love of Skittles, and someone from the brand liked his pic.
Trans Kids' Treatment can Start Younger, New Guidelines Say
A leading transgender health association has lowered its recommended minimum age for starting gender transition treatment, including sex hormones and surgeries.
Democrats, GOP Take Contrasting Views on LGBTQ+ Survey Bill
Democrats and Republicans took starkly contrasting views Tuesday of proposed legislation that would put voluntary questions about sexual orientation and gender identity on federal demographic surveys.
Men, Women Split on Equity Gains Since Title IX, Poll Shows
Ask a man about gender equality, and you're likely to hear the U.S. has made great strides in the 50 years since the landmark anti-discrimination law Title IX was passed. Ask a woman, and the answer probably will be quite different.
So Long, Internet Explorer. The Browser is Finally Retiring
As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore.
U.S. Failed to Stop Fraud in COVID Loan Program, Clyburn Says
The U.S. failed to take basic steps to prevent fraud in a federal aid program intended to help small businesses through COVID, depleting the funds and making people more vulnerable to identity theft.
Watch: Gay Couple Viciously Attacked on Camera During Sacramento Pride Weekend
A gay couple was attacked at Sacramento restaurant during Pride Weekend. The couple said they were targeted while in Sacramento's LGBTQ-friendly Lavender Heights district.
Nebraska's Capital City Rescinds LGBTQ+ Fairness Ordinance
The City Council in Nebraska's capital city has rescinded an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after unanimously approving it.
Will Money-Back Guarantee Win over Wealthy Donors?
A glossy book is arriving at the homes and offices of America's wealthiest individuals. Inside is a charity pitch that aims to raise as much as $6 billion for nonprofits fighting global poverty.
Experts: Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric Could Galvanize Extremists
As hate speech targeting LGBTQ people increases among some far-right influencers and others online, experts are warning that extremist groups may see the rhetoric as a call to action.
Wonder Woman Lynda Carter Drags Anti-Gay Rep. Lauren Boebert for Drag Show Comments
Showing that she is still Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter drags anti-gay Rep. Lauren Boebert for saying parents should take their kids to church over drag shows.
Care Network to Make Changes after Trans Discrimination Case
A network of adult care facilities in Maine will adopt a nondiscrimination policy about the care of transgender people as part of a settlement with a woman who filed a human rights complaint against the company.
Hate Crime Probe after Group Disrupts Drag Queen Story Hour
Authorities were investigating a possible hate crime after a group of men allegedly shouted homophobic and anti-LGBTQ slurs during a Drag Queen Story Hour at a San Francisco Bay Area library, a sheriff's official said.
Patriot Front Leader Among those Arrested Near Idaho Pride
After the arrest of more than two dozen members of a white supremacist group near a northern Idaho Pride event, LGBTQ advocates said polarization and a fraught political climate are putting their community increasingly at risk.
Judge Blocks Texas Investigating Families of Trans Youth
A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.
Watch: Is Postmates' 'Bottom-Friendly' Pride Menu A Hit?
Postmates is setting its Pride campaign apart with sexual innuendo.
Census Wants to Know How to Ask about Sexuality and Gender
The 2020 census questionnaire drove Scout crazy. With no direct questions about sexual orientation and gender identity, it made him feel left out of the U.S. head count.
Judge: Georgia County Can't Deny Gender Surgery to Deputy
A federal judge has found that a Georgia sheriff's office was illegally discriminating when it denied gender reassignment surgery to a deputy.