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Texas Appeals Halt of Investigation of Trans Teen's Parents
Texas is appealing a judge's ruling that prevents the state from investigating a transgender teenager's parents over gender confirming care she received.
Disney Supports Florida Lawmakers Behind 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Though internally supportive of LGBTQ+ employees, the House of Mouse is a contributor to State Rep. Joe Harding and State Sen. Dennis Baxley, the lawmakers behind Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Jan. 6 Panel Sees Evidence of Trump 'Criminal Conspiracy'
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol said for the first time that its evidence suggests crimes may have been committed by former President Donald Trump and his associates.
States Launch Probe into TikTok's Effect on Kids' Health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users' mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
11th B.A.R. Talk Focuses on Arts
In our nearly final yearlong celebrations of the Bay Area Reporter's 50th anniversary, our eleventh monthly online panel, set for March 10, will focus on fifty years of arts coverage with former and current editors and writers.
Man Pleads Guilty to Burning Tire Marks on LGBTQ Streetscape
A Florida man participating in a rally for former President Donald Trump pleaded guilty Tuesday to burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida last summer.
Space Junk on 5,800-mph Collision Course with Moon
The moon is about to get walloped by 3 tons of space junk, a punch that will carve out a crater that could fit several semitractor-trailers.
Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Ready for Senate Vote
The Florida "Don't Say Gay" has cleared its final committee and is ready for a vote in the state's Senate. The bill would ban teacher-led discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity and encourage parents to report teachers who do so.
Lawsuit: Texas Investigating Parents of Transgender Youth
The parents of a transgender teenager in Texas said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the state is investigating them after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to look into reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
Activism Grows Nationwide in Response to School Book Bans
Over the past year, book challenges and bans have reached levels not seen in decades, according to officials at the American Library Association, the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and other advocates for free expression.
Twitter Suspends US Senate Candidate for Hateful Conduct
A U.S. Senate candidate for Missouri says she has no plans to delete a transphobic tweet that violated Twitter's rules against hateful conduct.
Niecy Nash, Wife Jessica Betts Make Magazine History, Launch 'LoveChallenge'
Niecy Nash and wife Jessica Betts celebrate being the first same-sex couple to cover Essence magazine and launch #TheBettsLoveChallenge in the process.
A Free-for-All but no Crippling Cyberattacks in Ukraine War
Russia has some of the best hackers in the world, but in the early days of the war in Ukraine, its ability to create mayhem through malware hasn't had much of a noticeable impact.
What Doesn't Caitlyn Jenner Understand? How About Gender Identity
What doesn't Caitlyn Jenner understand? How about gender identity as she revealed to Fox News in a recent interview.
Watch: Decatur Police Arrest 19-Year-Old in Pipe Wrench Beating of Gay Neighbor
Decatur police seemingly arrived just in time to prevent the murder of a gay man by his pipe wrench-wielding 19-year-old neighbor. The assailant was reportedly starting to choke the victim after beating him.
Missouri School District Rescinds Decision on Banned Book
A suburban St. Louis school district has reversed its earlier decision to remove a book from its school libraries in the face of criticism and a class-action lawsuit.
Nearly Half Of Biden's 500M Free Covid Tests Still Unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests the Biden administration recently made available to the public still have not been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Potent Protest: Bars Drop Russian Vodka, Promote Ukraine's
Some bars and liquor stores think they've found a potent way to punish Russia for invading Ukraine: They're pulling Russian vodka off their shelves and promoting Ukrainian brands instead.
Trayvon Martin, 10 Years Later: Teen's Death Changes Nation
Trayvon Martin's final night began with a convenience store run, a quick trip for candy and something to drink. It ended in a confrontation with a neighborhood watch volunteer, a shot fired, the 17-year-old dead on the street.
Historic Court Pick Brings Rare Criminal Defense Experience
The judge President Joe Biden has chosen to fulfill his historic pledge to name the first Black woman to the Supreme Court would also bring rare experience of defending poor people charged with crimes.