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Watch: Jill Biden Helps Unveil Postage Stamp Honoring Nancy Reagan
Jill Biden on Monday praised Nancy Reagan as a first lady who "made such a difference," as the current first lady hosted the unveiling of a new U.S. postage stamp honoring a woman who held the role 40 years before Biden stepped into it.
Digital Currencies Flow to Campaigns, but State Rules Vary
Digital currencies offer an alternative that does not depend on banks. Instead, transactions are validated and recorded on a decentralized digital ledger called the blockchain.
Autonomous Mayflower Reaches American Shores -- in Canada
A crewless robotic boat that had tried to retrace the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has finally reached the shores of North America — this time in Canada.
A Laverne Cox Tribute Barbie is On the Way
Laverne Cox is about to hit the 50th birthday milestone, but it's her fans who are getting a gift. They'll want to keep a sharp lookout for a new Barbie doll that honors the openly trans actor and advocate.
LGBTQ+ People to Democrats: Push Back Forcefully on GOP Smears
While most Democrats support the rights, safety and visibility of LGBTQ adults and children, they're struggling to counter a barrage of GOP attacks on LGBTQ people, particularly transgender people.
Gay Man Victim of Alleged Hate Crime Shooting in San Francisco
As the victim tells the story, the shooter made it clear right away that a hate crime was happening: He allegedly yelled "Faggot!" just before opening fire.
Poll Shows Rift Between Catholics, Bishops over LGBTQ+ People, Abortion
The hardline stances of many conservative Catholic bishops in the U.S. are not shared by a majority of lay Catholics: Most of them say abortion should be legal and favor greater inclusion of LGBT people.
Transgender Youth Treatment under Fire in Florida Again
Florida health officials have asked the state medical board to draft new policies that would likely restrict gender dysphoria treatments for transgender youth as the state amps up its ongoing attacks.
Inflation Divide: The Wealthy Splurge, the Poorest Pull Back
A confluence of factors — the expiration of federal stimulus checks and surging inflation on staples like gas and food — are driving an even bigger wedge between the haves and have-nots.
Abortion Rights Advocates Say They Need More Men's Voices
Men have always played an outsize role in pushing for and enacting abortion restrictions — but there is room for a lot more who are willing to be active in the political battles over abortion availability.
3 Dead, 11 Wounded in Downtown Philadelphia Shooting
Police officers were patrolling the area on South Street in downtown Philadelphia when they heard multiple gunshots and witnessed several suspects firing into a large crowd just before midnight.
Students of Color Push Back on Calls for Police in Schools
Especially for Black students and other students of color, their personal experiences with policing can leave them feeling unsafe and alienated from school when they see officers on campus.
The 'Old Gays' Blaze a Trail for LGBTQ+ Senior Living
The group of social media influencers who call themselves the "Old Gays" are among the American elders re-writing the script for life's later stages.
25-Year-Old Gay Man Found Dead in Cab after Leaving NYC Club with 3 Men
25-year-old Julio Ramirez left a gay club in New York's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood with three other men. Not long after, he was found dead in a taxi, and days later money disappeared from his bank accounts.
Watch: Texas Preacher Calls for Pride's Abolition, Death for Gays
Preacher Jonathan Shelley spoke at a city council meeting in Arlington, Texas recently where he called for the abolition of Pride and the killing of LGBTQ+ people.
Pope Francis Fuels New Speculation on Future of Pontificate
Italian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in Benedict's footsteps and resign, given his increased mobility problems.
Heavy Rain Hits Florida, Flooding Strands Miami Vehicles
Parts of South Florida were experiencing road flooding from heavy rain and wind Saturday as a storm system that battered Mexico moved across the state.
China Launches Mission to Complete Space Station Assembly
China on Sunday launched a new three-person mission to complete assembly work on its permanent orbiting space station.
Source: Whitmer, McConnell, Evers on Wisconsin Gunman's List
A gunman suspected of fatally shooting a retired county judge had a list that included Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers,
Activists Say Cyber Agency Weakens Voting Tech Advisory
The nation's leading cybersecurity agency released a final version of an advisory that voting integrity activists say weakens a security recommendation on using barcodes to tally votes.