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Trump Pledged to Roll Back Protections for Transgender Students. They're Flooding Crisis Hotlines
Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign.
Liberty University Sued by Former IT Staffer Fired after Disclosing She's a Transgender Woman
The bitter nationwide debate over transgender rights is playing out on a very personal level in a federal court lawsuit filed in Virginia by a former Liberty University employee.
The Boy Scouts Inspired Norman Rockwell. His Works Will Now Help Pay Abuse Survivors
Many of the works from the Boy Scouts of America's collection are as interwoven into American life as the organization itself. Next week, the works will begin to be auctioned off.
The Man Who Took in Orphaned Peanut the Squirrel Says It's 'Surreal' Officials Euthanized his Pet
A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed Saturday that New York state's decision to seize and euthanize the animal "won't go unheard."
Police Investigating Hate Crime after Out Model Allegedly Attacked by Mob of 'More Than Ten' Assailants
A mob of "at least ten" assailants reportedly assaulted 22-year-old model Sebastian Thomas Robles Lascarro, hurling homophobic slurs during an unprovoked attack at a Washington, D.C. McDonald's.
Longtime Music Director at Michigan Church Fired for Same-Sex Marriage
The longtime music director at a northern Michigan church said he was fired just a few months before retirement after officials learned that he was in a same-sex marriage, a dismissal that has angered members and led to sidewalk protests by the choir.
Opponents Use Parental Rights and Anti-Trans Messages to Fight Abortion Ballot Measures
Billboards with the words "STOP Child Gender Surgery." Pamphlets warning about endangering minors. "PROTECT PARENT RIGHTS" plastered on church bulletins.
Trump Refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a Woman's First Name
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper with a woman's first name in recent days as the Republican presidential nominee focuses his closing message on a hypermasculine appeal to men.
CEO of Palm Springs Trans Advocacy Organization Indicted on Charges of Fraud
Jacob Rostovsky created and led Palm Springs LGBTQ+ advocacy organization Queer Works. Now he's under indictment, accused of siphoning almost $1 million in public funds to his own pocket.
Gay Teacher, Fired from Catholic School, Settles Suit with Diocese
A Catholic grade school teacher who says he was fired from the Long Island Catholic school was told it was because he was not "living a Catholic lifestyle..." He's now settled a civil rights suit with the diocese.
Father Has Extreme Response When Son's Friend Tells Him He Is Gay
A dad from Washington put a noose around the neck of his son's friend after the teen answered he is gay.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch Chief Mike Jeffries Arrested on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries and two other men have been arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges, a spokesperson for federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
South Carolina Man Gets Life in Prison in Killing of Black Transgender Woman
A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in federal prison Thursday in the killing of a Black transgender woman after the exposure of their secret sexual relationship.
Wealthier Americans Are Driving Retail Spending and Powering US Economy
It's a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace?
Volleyball Commissioner 'Heartbroken' over Forfeitures in Wake of Transgender Player Allegations
Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is "not what we celebrate in college athletics".
Oklahoma Parents and Teachers Sue to Stop Top Education Official's Classroom Bible Mandate
A group of Oklahoma parents of public school students, teachers and ministers filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the state's top education official from forcing schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans.
Texas Sues Doctor and Accuses Her of Violating Ban on Gender-affirming Care
Texas has sued a Dallas doctor over accusations of providing gender-affirming care to youths, marking one of the first times a state has sought to enforce recent bans driven by Republicans.
Hundreds of Troops Kicked Out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Get Upgraded to Honorable Discharges
The Pentagon announced that more than 800 military personnel had their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after being kicked out of the military under its former "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
6 People Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuits, Including Man who was 16 at the Time
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Carl Nassib Announces NFL is Donating $100,000 to The Trevor Project: 'It's Real Positive Stuff'
The National Football League is donating $100,000 to the Trevor Project, out former player Carl Nassib's favorite LGBTQ advocacy group.