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Biden to Sign Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.
Baker Fined for Refusing to Make Transgender Transition Cake
A Colorado baker who won a partial victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple violated the state's anti-discrimination law by refusing to make a birthday cake for a transgender woman.
Watch: West Virginia Republican Delegate Comes Out as Gay
Joshua Higginbotham, a Republican delegate in Putnam County, West Virginia, came out as gay in a social media post over the weekend, but he isn't giving up his religious or political beliefs.
Biden Admin Extends Protections to Transgender Students
The U.S. Education Department expanded its interpretation of federal sex protections to include transgender and gay students, a move that reverses Trump-era policy and stands against proposals in many states to bar transgender girls from school sports.
Report: Companies Wave the Rainbow Flag for Pride, Fund Anti-LGBTQ Politicians
An investigative report has uncovered more than two dozen companies that wave the rainbow flag during Pride Month, but contribute to anti-LGTBQ politicians.
Survey Says 'Dad Bod' Confidence Is on the Rise
Results from Planet Fitness' fifth annual survey reveals how Americans feel about the body type known as the "dad bod."
Being Vaccinated Doesn't Mean You Must Go Maskless. Here's Why.
Even if you are vaccinated, though, you don't need to change your behavior one iota if doing so makes you uncomfortable.
NY Lifts More COVID-19 Rules as it Hits VaccinationMark
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that 70% of adults in New York have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, a threshold he said the state would celebrate by easing many of its remaining social distancing rules.
California Marks Reopening with Jackpots and Hollywood Flair
"California has turned the page. Let us all celebrate this remarkable milestone," an exuberant and mask-less governor Newsom declared from an outdoor stage at Universal Studios Hollywood.
ACLU Asks Judge to Block Arkansas Trans Youth Treatment Ban
The American Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent Arkansas from enforcing its ban on gender confirming treatments for transgender youth while a lawsuit challenging the prohibition proceeds.
'I'll Silence You' Threatens Machete-wielding Teen to Gay Man in Possible Hate Crime
As the DCPride celebration was taking place last Saturday, a juvenile waving a machete hurled homophobic slurs and threatened to stab a man dining outside at a restaurant.
Watch: Pride Flags Keep Being Stolen in Louisville, Colorado
The mayor is determined to keep flying Pride flags around the city despite them being stolen twice.
Noodles & Company Stands Firm With Gender-Neutral Restrooms After GOP Lawmaker's Facebook Attack
Fast-food chain Noodles & Company is standing by its policy of gender-neutral restrooms after a Republican state lawmaker in Pennsylvania inveighed against the company in a Facebook post.
Watch: Viral Video Of Security Dragging Black Woman by Hair Sparks Protest at DC Gay Bar
Protestors gathered outside a gay bar in Washington, D.C., after a video showing a Black woman being dragged down the establishment's stairs by the hair went viral on social media.
Vaccinated Visitors Soon Can Take Off Masks at Disney World
Starting Tuesday, face masks will be optional for visitors to the theme park resort who are vaccinated, though Disney workers won't require proof of vaccination, the company said on its website.
California Reopens, Says Goodbye to Most COVID-19 Rules
California, the first state in America to put in place a coronavirus lockdown, is now turning a page on the pandemic.
Southern Baptist Convention Faces Push from the Right
The Southern Baptist Convention is electing a new president Tuesday amid a push to wrest control of the denomination by ultraconservatives who say some current leaders are too liberal on issues that include race and the role of women in ministry.
Activities That Are a Click Away: Industries Investing in Mobile-Friendly Websites
There are still industries that invest heavily in their websites so that people with limited device space and those who prefer to carry out tasks in a simpler manner have that option.
Watch: Arby's Employee Fired After Gay Couple Finds Slur on Their Receipt
Longtime gay couple Craig Gray and John Burns were shocked to find an anti-LGTBQ slur written on their order receipt following a visit to an Arby's restaurant in Indiana. The employee was promptly fired.
Prime Peke! Wasabi the Pekingese Wins Westminster Dog Show
The flavor of the year at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show: Wasabi.