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Syphilis Cases Spike Among Gay and Bisexual Men
With over 200,000 syphilis cases, the U.S. is seeing the highest cases since the 1950s.
Watch: Minneapolis Gay Bar, One of America's Oldest, Hit Hard by Fire
The 19 Bar, a gay establishment in Minneapolis that's among the oldest gay bars in the U.S., suffered a devastating fire on March 22.
Anti-LGBTQ Stickers Overtake Montana Town
Livingston, Montana police are reportedly investigating incidents of 'sticker slapping' throughout the city.
Drag Story Hour at Library Canceled after Suspicious Package and Threats, Authorities Say
A scheduled "Drag Queen Story Hour" at a Pennsylvania library that had drawn opposition was canceled Saturday after a suspicious package was found in the building and two blocks were evacuated after threats were reported, authorities said.
Using Public Funds or Facilities for Gender-Affirming Care Banned by GOP-Led Idaho Legislature
The GOP-led Idaho Legislature has passed a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid.
$1 Trillion Spending Bill Would Keep the Government Running... and Ban Pride Flags at American Embassies
Lawmakers are closing in on a $1.2 trillion spending deal that must be approved by midnight tonight if key government offices are to stay open. But one provision would ban Pride flags at U.S. embassies.
No Charges to be Filed in Fight Involving Oklahoma Nonbinary Teen Nex Benedict, Prosecutor Says
No criminal charges will be filed against the Oklahoma teens involved in a high school bathroom fight with Nex Benedict, the nonbinary 16-year-old whose death following the altercation was ruled a suicide, the county district attorney said Thursday.
'Don't Say Gay' Law would be Expanded to all Public School Grades in Alabama Under Proposal
Teacher-led discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity would be banned in public schools and displaying Pride flags in classrooms would be prohibited under legislation lawmakers advanced in Alabama on Wednesday.
Maryland Labor Attorney Becomes First Openly Gay Judge on 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals
A Maryland labor attorney is set to become the first openly gay judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after winning final confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
A Nebraska Bill to Subject Librarians to Charges for Giving 'Obscene Material' to Children Fails
A bill that would have held school librarians and teachers criminally responsible for providing "obscene material" to Nebraska students in grades K-12 failed to break a filibuster Wednesday in the Legislature.
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Barring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
Alabama's governor signed legislation that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools, universities and state agencies and prohibit teaching "divisive concepts," like someone should feel guilty because of their race or gender.
Man Brutally Beaten in Unprovoked West Hollywood Attack
The March 17 attack left the man bloodied and with head trauma.
Discrimination Lawsuit Brought by Transgender Athlete Sent Back to Minnesota Trial Court
A Minnesota appeals court has sent the lawsuit brought by a transgender athlete back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.
Celebrating Queer Memory in Our Cities
Stories of LGBTQ communities remain hidden in many cultures because of discrimination, criminalization, and violence. But efforts are made to bring these histories into the heart of cities.
Lawyers Say a Trooper Charged at a Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Leader as She Recorded the Traffic Stop
A Philadelphia city official arrested during a traffic stop said she started recording because she feared for her husband's life as a trooper handcuffed him on a rainy elevated highway.
Arkansas Stops Offering 'X' as an Alternative to Male and Female on Driver's Licenses and IDs
Officials also announced under new rules Tuesday that will also make it more difficult for transgender people to change the sex listed on their licenses and IDs.
Death of Nonbinary Teen Nex Benedict after School Fight is Ruled a Suicide, Medical Examiner Says
The death of a nonbinary high school student the day after a fight inside an Oklahoma high school restroom has been ruled a suicide, the state medical examiner's office said Wednesday.
Why Has Support for Same-sex Marriage Dipped?
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Transgender Recognition would be Blocked Under Mississippi Bill Defining Sex as 'Man' or 'Woman'
Sex would be defined as binary under a bill passed Wednesday by Mississippi House lawmakers following the lead of Republican-controlled legislatures around the country that are aiming to restrict the legal recognition of transgender identities.
NYC Police Seek Suspects in Two Recent Homophobic Attacks
Police are seeking suspects in two anti-gay hate crimes this past week in New York City.