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LGBTQ Leader is Key in Blocking Kansas Ban on Trans Athletes
Tom Witt is a key reason Kansas is unlikely to join a growing number of states this year with a ban, despite Republican supermajorities in its Legislature.
Human Rights Campaign Launches Billboard Campaign Against Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Law
The LGBTQ+ advocacy group launched the campaign in Florida's Tampa, Tallahassee and the Orlando cities.
Florida Legislature Votes to Strip Disney Self-Government
The Florida House of Representatives gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World's private government, handing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a victory in his feud with the entertainment giant.
Explainer: What Medical Treatments do Transgender Youth Get?
Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is increasingly under attack in many states, labeled child abuse and subject to criminalizing bans. But it's been available in America for over a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations.
Lawsuit: Shirtless Homophobic Manager Hurled Slurs, Threatened Gay Customer
A lawsuit claims the plaintiff suffers crippling anxiety after a West Virginia store manager hurled a homophobic slur, tore off his shirt in a rage, and threatened him.
Watch: Michigan Lawmaker's Forceful Speech Rebuts 'Grooming' Attack
Republican Sen. Lana Theis opened a Michigan Senate session with an invocation by claiming children are being attacked by "forces" that want to indoctrinate them with ideas their parents do not support.
NeNe Leakes Sues Saying Racism Accepted on 'Real Housewives'
Former star of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" NeNe Leakes sued the companies behind the show on Wednesday, alleging that they fostered and tolerated a hostile and racist work environment.
Feds: Thousands May Have Student Debt that Should be Erased
Record-keeping failures by the federal government may have left thousands of Americans saddled with student debt that should have been automatically canceled.
Bitcoin's New Puzzle: How to Ditch Fossil Fuels and Go Green
The process of mining that is central to cryptocurrencies' existence and value is becoming increasingly energy intensive and potentially unsustainable.
Parents Challenge Law Outlawing Treatment of Trans Kids
Parents of transgender teens filed a lawsuit Tuesday attempting to overturn an Alabama law that makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans people under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones.
Years of Fruitful Relations between Disney, Florida at Risk over 'Don't Say Gay'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers to end Disney's self-government in a move that jeopardizes the symbiotic relationship between the state and company.
Florida Senate Passes Bill to End Disney Self-Government
The Florida Senate passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties, escalating a feud over its opposition to the state's "Don't Say Gay" law.
Climate Change, Big Agriculture Combine to Threaten Insects
Climate change and habitat loss from big agriculture are combining to swat down global insect populations, with each problem making the other worse, a new study finds.
South Florida Man Wants Hate Crime Charges after Alleged Homophobic Assault
A South Florida man who says he was attacked because he's gay is calling for the attacker to face hate crime charges.
Alexander Wang Returns to Runway After Sexual Assault Claims
After taking a break amid sexual assault allegations, fashion designer Alexander Wang's comeback to the runway was greeted with adoration during his highly anticipated show in Los Angeles.
Netflix Aims to Curtail Password Sharing, Considers Ads
An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.
Netflix Aims to Curtail Password Sharing - and Bring in Ads
An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes to its service that it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.
Amtrak Responds After Gay Couple and Their Kids Accosted by Passenger
Amtrak called the incident a "reprehensible act of hate" as it conducts a full investigation of the events.
Florida Gov DeSantis Pushes to End Disney Self-Government
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state, the latest salvo in a feud between the Republican and the media giant.
Watch: Out Missouri Lawmaker Stands Up to GOP Colleagues over Anti-Trans Bill; Video Goes Viral
An openly gay Missouri lawmaker stood up to Republican colleagues promoting anti-transgender legislation, and the video went viral.