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California Bans State Travel to Florida, 4 Other States Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws
California added five more states, including Florida, to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community, the state attorney general announced Monday.
Lincoln, Nebraska Mayor Names City's 1st LGBTQ Police Chief
A high-ranking California police official was nominated Monday to serve as the next police chief in Lincoln, Nebraska, making her the city's first female chief and the first who is openly gay.
Supreme Court Won't Revive School's Transgender Bathroom Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a Virginia school board's appeal to reinstate its transgender bathroom ban, handing a victory to transgender rights groups and a former high school student who fought in court for six years to overturn the ban.
States Hesitant to Adopt Digital COVID Vaccination Verification
Across the U.S., many hard-hit businesses eager to return to normal have been reluctant to demand proof of vaccination from customers. And the public and the politicians in many places have made it clear they don't care for the idea.
As Variant Rises, Vaccine Plans Targets 'Movable Middle'
Thrown off-stride to reach its COVID-19 vaccination goal, the Biden administration is sending A-list officials across the country, devising ads for niche markets and enlisting community organizers to persuade unvaccinated people to get a shot.
Watch: High School Valedictorian Speech Cut Short While Talking About Coming Out
After talking about his mental health and LGBTQ identity, one valedictorian's graduation speech was cut short at a New Jersey high school.
Transgender Rights, Religion Among Cases Justices Could Add
Even before the justices wrap up their work, likely later this week, they could say whether they'll add more high-profile issues to what already promises to be a consequential term, beginning in October.
Biden Celebrates Pride Month, Highlighting LGBTQ Rights
President Joe Biden celebrated Pride Month at the White House on Friday, a reflection of the growing stature of the LGBTQ community at the highest level of government.
SAGE Launches 'Strength Across Generations' Initiative
The initiative connects LGBTQ artists and elders for a candid conversation about strength and community throughout LGBTQ history and the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee Sued Over New Transgender Bathroom Sign Law
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's first-of-its-kind law that requires businesses and government facilities to post signs if they let transgender people use multiperson public bathrooms of their choice.
Vetoed Arizona Sex Education Bill Heading Back to Governor
The Republican-controlled Legislature sent a contentious sex education bill that was previously vetoed by Arizona's governor back to his desk after it was stripped of language he objected to.
Youth Sports and Other Challenges of a Nonbinary World
Scholars from different disciplines weigh in to explore what happens when trans people try to assert their rights in a binary society.
Report: McDonald's, State Farm Present as Allies While Franchisees, Agents Make Anti-LGTBQ Contributions
Though major corporations put on their allyship faces for the LGBTQ community — especially during Pride Month — they might still be contributing, directly or indirectly, to anti-LGBTQ causes.
7 LGBTQ Chefs Cooking Up Pride From the Heartland
Chefs across the Midwest, Great Plains, and other heartland states are rocking the culinary arts in their hometowns and beyond. Here are seven stellar LGBTQ chefs who are making unforgettable food in non-coastal, ever-delicious cities.
Georgia Sued for Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Under Medicaid
Two transgender women are suing the state of Georgia, saying they've been denied access to gender-affirming health care under its Medicaid program.
New York to Add 'X' Gender Mark on Government IDs
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as "female," "male" or "X" on driver's licenses and birth certificates under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed Thursday.
LGBTQ Nonprofits Join Forces for Give OUT Day
Give OUT Day, the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community, will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, the 24-hour culmination of a month-long campaign during which over 400 LGBTQ nonprofits are raising funds to support their critical work.
New York Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani's Law License
An appeals court suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the presidential race.
Vatican Moves to Tamp Down Spat with Italy Over LGBTQ Rights
The Vatican's Secretary of State tried to tamp down controversy over a Vatican diplomatic communication to Italy, saying the Holy See wasn't trying to block passage of a law that would extend protections from discrimination to the LGBTQ community.
Despite Being Discredited, Conversion Therapy Still Legal in Majority of States
Mental health professionals express concern over the lack of protections for LGBTQ youth regarding conversion therapy.