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Appeal Judges Voice Doubts about Ruling on Transgender Woman's Admission into Wyoming Sorority
Federal appellate court judges expressed doubt Tuesday about whether they could rule on a transgender woman's admission into a University of Wyoming sorority or if a lower court should continue to hear the case.
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings.
Dispute over Transgender Woman Admitted to Wyoming Sorority to be Argued Before Appeal Judges
A U.S. appeals court in Denver is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by six members of a University of Wyoming sorority who are challenging the admission of a transgender woman into their local chapter.
Judge Strikes Down NY County's Ban on Female Transgender Athletes after Roller Derby League Sues
A New York judge on Friday struck down a Long Island county's order banning female transgender athletes after a local women's roller derby league challenged it.
State Trooper who Arrested LGBTQ+ Leaders in Philadelphia No Longer Works for State Police
The state trooper who arrested two LGBTQ+ leaders after a contentious traffic stop in Philadelphia is no longer employed by the Pennsylvania state police, officials said Friday.
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year for its assortment that also cut into sales.
Married Gay NYC Couple Files Suit to Access IVF Coverage
A married gay couple in New York City continue to press their case for health insurance coverage for IVF. After filing a complaint two years ago, the couple brought suit against the city on May 9.
Court Rules North Carolina Catholic School could Fire Gay Teacher who Announced his Wedding Online
A Catholic school in North Carolina had the right to fire a gay teacher who announced his marriage on social media a decade ago, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday, reversing a judge's earlier decision.
Transgender Activists Flood Utah Tip Line with Hoax Reports to Block Bathroom Law Enforcement
Trans activists have flooded a Utah tip line created to alert state officials to possible violations of a new bathroom law with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could lea
FDIC Report Outlines 'Misogynistic,' 'Patriarchal' 'Good ol' Boys' Workplace Culture
An independent review of the FDIC's workplace culture describes an environment that fostered "hostile, abusive, unprofessional, or inappropriate conduct," questioning if the agency's chairman is credible to lead it through a cultural transformation.
Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America after Years of Woes
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Mother who Said School Hid Teen's Gender Expression
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Maine woman who accused school officials of encouraging her teen's gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting parents.
Watch: 'Habitual Criminal' Offender Allegedly Fires at Gay Neighbor in Las Vegas, Hurls Homophobic Slurs
A 75-year-old Las Vegas man described as being "on parole" for "a habitual criminal offense" allegedly shot multiple times at a gay neighbor, hurling anti-gay slurs and vowing to kill him.
Minnesota Legislators Consider Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion and LGBTQ Rights
Minnesota Democrats have introduced far-reaching legislation to add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state's constitution in hopes of making it much harder for future lawmakers to repeal these and other rights in the future.
Who Is Byron Perkins? The Only Out Gay Player in the 2024 NFL Draft
Byron Perkins , a defensive back out of Hampton University in Virginia, is one of the few HBCU players to be in the NFL Draft.
Gay Actor's Speech Back on at Pennsylvania School after Cancellation over his 'Lifestyle'
A gay actor's speech that was canceled over his "lifestyle" is back on at a Pennsylvania school after residents spoke out.
New Study Confirms Link Between Gay Men and Birth Order... and Reveals Something Else
It's long been observed that there seems to be a strong correlation between men being gay and having older male siblings. A massive study not only confirmed this, but produced an unexpected new finding.
Methodists End Anti-gay Bans, Closing 50 Years of Battles over Sexuality for Mainline Protestants
It took just a few days for United Methodist delegates to remove a half-century's worth of denominational bans on gay clergy and same-sex marriages.
For Decades, Hate Crimes Laws Have Failed to Protect LGBTQ+ People
Hate crime legislation is strikingly ineffective at preventing violence through producing convictions. It took 15 years to produce a conviction based on gender identity under federal law.
It's Cinco de Mayo, and Festivities are Planned Across the US. But in Mexico, Not so Much
Music, all-day happy hours and deals on tacos are planned at venues across the country on Sunday — May 5 — in a celebration with widely misunderstood origins that is barely recognized south of the border.