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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.
When NY Couple Faced Homophobia While Planning Wedding, 90-Year Old Grandmother Settled the Score
A New York couple got a taste of not-so-friendly Southern hospitality when they reached out to a North Carolina vendor to arrange a service for their upcoming wedding.
A Christian School Appeals Its Ban on Competing After It Objected to a Transgender Player
Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a Feb. 21, 2023, game, saying it believed that the transgender player jeopardized "the fairness of the game and the safety of our players."
Michigan Judge Loses Docket after She's Recorded Insulting Gay People and Black People
A suburban Detroit judge is no longer handling cases after a court official turned over recordings of her making anti-gay insults and referring to Black people as lazy.
Investigators Say Wisconsin Inmate Killed his Cellmate for Being Black and Gay
An inmate doing time at a maximum security prison in Wisconsin for trying to kill his mother strangled his cellmate for being Black and gay, investigators said.
A Christian School Appeals its Ban on Competing after it Objected to a Transgender Player
A Vermont Christian school barred from participating in the state sports league after it withdrew its high school girls basketball team from a playoff game because a trans student was playing on the opposing team took its case to a federal appeals court.
A Transgender Teen in Massachusetts Says Other High Schoolers Beat Him at a Party
A transgender teenager from Massachusetts is recovering after allegedly being punched, kicked and stomped upon by other high schoolers at a party.
AI May Not Steal Many Jobs After All. It May Just Make Workers More Efficient
Imagine a customer-service center that speaks your language, no matter what it is.
Trump Questions Acceptance of Transgender People as He Courts his Base at Moms for Liberty Gathering
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump lamented the growing acceptance of transgender Americans Friday in an appearance at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty.
New Hampshire's Highest Court Upholds Policy Supporting Transgender Students' Privacy
The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a school district's policy Friday that aims to support the privacy of transgender students, ruling that a mother who challenged it failed to show it infringed on a fundamental parenting right.
11th Circuit Allows Alabama to Enforce its Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
A divided federal appeals court has refused to reconsider a decision allowing Alabama to enforce its ban on treating transgender minors with puberty blockers and hormones.
Probe is Closed into Owners of Pulse Gay Club, where 49 Died in Mass Shooting
The Orlando Police Department has closed its investigation into the former owners of the Pulse nightclub without filing any charges.
Georgia Senate Republicans Push to Further Restrict Trans Women in Sports
A Georgia Senate committee kicked off a new push by Republicans in the state to ban transgender women from participating in women's sports.
Judge Extends Temporary Order for Transgender New Hampshire Girl to Play Soccer, Hears Arguments
A federal judge extended a temporary order Tuesday for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while considering arguments for a longer-term order and a possible trial as the teen and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban.
Judge Orders Martin Shkreli to Turn over All Copies of Unreleased Wu-Tang Clan Album
Martin Shkreli, once dubbed "Pharma Bro" for boosting the price of a life-saving drug, was ordered by a federal judge Monday to turn over all copies of Wu-Tang Clan's unreleased "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin" album to his lawyers by Friday.
Black, Trans Woman Vanity Williams Killed in Houston Earlier this Month
In a press release, the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourned the loss of 34-year-old Williams, who was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, on August 3, 2024.
Missouri Now Requires Proof of Surgery or Court Order for Gender Changes on IDs
Missouri residents now must provide proof of gender-affirmation surgery or a court order to update their gender on driver's licenses following a Revenue Department policy change.
Former US Rep George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft in his Federal Case
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led to his expulsion from Congress.
New Survey Shows High Rates of Police Harassment and Abuse Against the LGBTQ+ Community
Police departments across the country have taken steps in recent years to improve relations with the LGBTQ community, yet the relationship between police and LGBTQ people remains fraught.
Ex-Rep. George Santos Expected to Plead Guilty to Multiple Counts in Fraud Case, AP Source Says
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.