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Kansas Moves to Join Texas and Other States in Requiring Porn Sites to Verify People's Ages
Kansas is poised to require pornography websites to verify visitors are adults, a move that would follow Texas and a handful of other states despite concerns about privacy and how broadly the law could be applied.
Watch: Gay Parents Sue over Principal's Alleged Harassment of their Young Son
Physical abuse. Death threats. Confinement to a closet for hours on end. Those are just some of the things the gay parents of a Michigan first grader say the child suffered at the hands of a school principal.
2 Men Charged with Providing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin that Killed a Prominent NYC Transgender Activist
Authorities charged two men with providing the fentanyl-laced heroin that killed prominent New York city transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in February, federal prosecutors said Monday.
Gallup: LGBTQ+ Identities Are Up in the U.S.
LGBTQ+ identification continues to rise, up from 5.6% four years ago and 3.5% in 2012.
South Carolina Women's Hoops Coach Dawn Staley Says Transgender Athletes Should be Allowed to Play
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley said Saturday that she believes transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports.
First They Tried Protests of Anti-Gay Bills. Then Students Put on a Play at Louisiana's Capitol
In the past, students at New Orlean's high school in New Orleans have held walkouts to protest anti-inclusion proposals. This year, a group of students tried something different: a play, based on their own experiences, performed on the steps of the state
A Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Fails
A bill that that would bar transgender students from school bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity failed Friday to get enough votes to advance.
Eclipse Weather Forecast Points to Clear Skies in the Northeast and Central US. Texas is Iffy
There's still some time for forecasts to change, but meteorologists predict that eclipse day storms could blanket parts of the path, which stretches from Mexico and Texas through Maine and parts of Canada.
Where's Pornhub? Not Deep in the Heart of Texas
What's a horny Texan cowboy to do? Pornhub has pulled access in the state of Texas in response to an age verification law.
New York can Take Legal Action Against County's Ban on Female Transgender Athletes, Judge Says
New York state officials may continue to take legal action against a county outside New York City that has banned transgender players from women's and girls teams, a judge ruled Thursday.
Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate a Bill on Transgender Students' Access to Bathrooms and Sports Teams
Legislative Bill 575, introduced as the Sports and Spaces Act by Republican Sen. Kathleen Kauth, was stalled for more than a year before it was voted out of committee Thursday.
LGBTQ+ Foster Youths Could Expect Different Experiences as Tennessee and Colorado Pass Opposing Laws
LGBTQ+ children in foster care in Tennessee and Colorado could have vastly different experiences in where they are placed under opposing legislation advanced by state legislatures this week.
Idaho Lawmakers Pass Bills Targeting LGBTQ+ Citizens. Protesters Toss Paper Hearts in Protest
Idaho lawmakers have passed a series of bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents this year, including two this week that prevent public employees from being required to use someone's preferred pronouns and redefine gender as being synonymous with sex.
Elon Musk's X has a New Safety Leader, 9 Months after Predecessor Left the Social Media Platform
Elon Musk's X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has named a new head of safety nine months after the last executive to hold the position departed from the social media company.
Out With Dr. Bill — Women's History Month: A Celebration of Empowerment & Unity
These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of travel, causing me to postpone this column. As I sat down to reflect, it struck me how my recent adventures are intertwined with Women's History Month.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Transgender High School Athletics Ban
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill Tuesday that was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to ban high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity.
What to Know About Day of Visibility, Designed to Show the World 'Trans Joy'
Sunday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, observed around the world to bring attention to a population that's often ignored, disparaged or victimized.
The Trump Camp and the White House Clash Over Biden's Recognition of 'Transgender Day of Visibility'
President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump's campaign and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as "Transgender Day of Visibility."
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Actor Jussie Smollett Appeal of Conviction for Staging Racist Attack
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it.
After a County Restricted Transgender Women in Sports, a Roller Derby League Said, 'No Way'
They zip around the rink, armed with helmets, pads and mouthguards. They push, bump and occasionally crash out as they jostle for position on the hardwood floor.