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Federal Judge Dismisses a Challenge to Tennessee's School Bathroom Law
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Tennessee law that bans transgender students and staff from using school bathrooms or locker rooms that match their gender identities.
A Texas County has Told an Appeals Court it has a Right to Cull Books on Sex, Gender and Racism
A Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its shelves argued its case Tuesday before 18 federal appeals court judges amid questions on whether the rights of the patrons or county officials were at risk.
2 Men Plead Guilty to Providing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin that Killed Prominent NYC Transgender Activist
Two men have pleaded guilty to providing the fentanyl-laced heroin that killed prominent New York City transgender activist Cecilia Gentili earlier this year, federal prosecutors said Monday.
Watch: Vandal Defaces Gay Pub's Kamala Harris Sign - Twice
A vandal set out to destroy a Washington, D.C. gay pub's property, spray painting over not one, but two signs supportive of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Banned Books Week Starts with Mixed Messages as Reports Show Challenges Both Up and Down
Two reports released Monday provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide.
Men Busted for Using Grindr to Commit Robberies in the UK
A gang of men reportedly used the LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr to steal more than more than £100,000 (around $130,000) from multiple men in the United Kingdom over a 10-month period.
Governor Bans Use of 'Conversion Therapy' on LGBTQ+ Minors in Kentucky
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of "conversion therapy" on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children from a widely discredited practice.
Kentucky Governor Bans Use of 'Conversion Therapy' with Executive Order
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of "conversion therapy" on minors, calling it a step to protect children from a widely discredited practice that tries to change a person's sexual orientation.
Florida School District Must Restore Books with LGBTQ+ Content Under Settlement
A school district in Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement reached with students and parents who sued over what they said was an unlawful decision to limit access to dozens of titles containing LGBQ+ content.
Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Shooting Death of Transgender Woman
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term for killing a transgender woman last year in Minneapolis.
Runner Suffers 'Cardiac Issues,' Dies During Half Marathon Just Before 2nd Anniversary with His Male Partner
Blake Groulx, 27, suffered "cardiac issues" and collapsed while running a half marathon in Minneapolis. His death took place not long before he and his partner would have marked two years together.
2 Transgender New Hampshire Girls Can Play on Girls Sports Teams During Lawsuit, a Judge Rules
Two transgender girls can try out for and play on girls school sports teams while the teens challenge a New Hampshire ban, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Arizona's Ban on Transgender Girls Playing Girls School Team Sports Remains Blocked, Court Says
A federal appeals court upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a 2022 law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls school sports teams.
Florida Quietly Removes LGBTQ+ Travel Info from State Website
Florida is home to many cities that attract LGBTQ+ tourists, so it came as a surprise this week when travelers learned that Florida's tourism marketing agency quietly removed the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months.
Watch: DC Couple Assaulted by Shake Shack Staff for PDA in Restaurant
A queer couple snuck a kiss at a Shake Shack in DC's Dupont Circle, which outraged some restaurant staff to the point of violence.
LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Mormon Church's New Transgender Policies Marginalize Trans Members
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has disheartened LGBTQ+ activists after issuing a slew of new policies this week that would significantly restrict the role of its transgender members.
Texas Dad Sentenced to Prison for Beating 2-Year-Old Son He Thought Was Gay
A 23-year-old Texas father of five was sentenced to a six-year prison sentence for beating his two-year-old son for exhibiting what he perceived to be gay tendencies.
Walz Touts Democratic Record of Defending LGBTQ+ Rights, Says Harris Will Advance Cause if Elected
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' record of defending LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday night, pledging that she will advance their cause if elected president.
How HIV/AIDS Got Its Name: Science, Stigma and Religious Language
From the start, this medical epidemic was also a moral epidemic.
Texas Preacher Wants Death Penalty for Two Gay Men, Preacher who Supports them
An extremist Texan preacher called for two gay men and the pastor who supports them be executed for speaking before another church congregation.