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Report: Virulently Homophobic Founder of Church Militant Resigned After Steamy Selfies Sent to Young Men
Michael Voris, the self-professed former homosexual and virulently anti-gay founder of Church Militant, reportedly resigned from the group after steamy selfies he sent to male colleagues came to light.
America is Getting Green and Giddy for Its Largest St. Patrick's Day Parades
While St. Patrick's Day falls on March 17, it's being observed with major parades a day early so it doesn't land on Sunday, a day of rest for the faithful.
Women's Roller Derby League Sues Suburban New York County over Ban on Transgender Female Athletes
A women's roller derby league has asked a New York court to invalidate a Republican official's order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county facilities, saying it violates state law.
Utah Prison Discriminated Against Transgender Woman, Department of Justice Finds
Utah Department of Corrections came under fire for discriminating against a trans inmate who the U.S. Department of Justice said was driven to harm herself after she was repeatedly denied hormone therapy in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Supreme Court Won't Intervene in a Dispute over Drag Shows at a Public University in Texas
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from a student group that has been blocked from staging a drag show at a public university in Texas.
Things to Know about Developments Impacting LGBTQ+ Rights Across the US
A legal settlement in Florida, legislative action in Arkansas and a lawsuit in Georgia this week made waves in an ongoing national battle over the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.
Kentucky GOP Moves to Criminalize Interference with Legislature after Transgender Protests
Kentucky's Republican-supermajority legislature is taking steps to criminalize disruptive protests inside the Capitol, raising concerns among advocates that their right to challenge authority will be chilled.
California Crescenta Valley Councilman Caught Urinating on Door of Popular Gay Bar
The council member was caught on video urinating on the door with another man.
Censorship Efforts at Libraries Continued to Soar in 2023, According to a New Report
Bannings and attempted bannings of books soared again in the U.S. last year, continuing to set record highs, according to a new report from the American Library Association.
What to Know About a Settlement that Clarifies What's Legal Under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law
The Florida law labeled by critics as " Don't Say Gay " is remaining in place under a settlement reached this week between the state and parents, students, teachers and advocacy groups who challenged it in court.
Florida Teachers can Discuss Sexual Orientation and Gender ID Under 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Settlement
Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a st
A Kansas Judge Says Barring Driver's License Changes Doesn't Violate Trans People's Rights
A Kansas judge ruled Monday that the state isn't violating transgender residents' rights under the state constitution by refusing to change their driver's licenses to reflect their gender identities.
Watch: Charges Filed in Shooting Death of Florida Gay Man; Suspect Had Claimed 'Self Defense'
A suspect who had sought shelter behind Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law after killing a gay man at a dog park now faces charges, and prosecutors are looking to treat the shooting as a hate crime.
Reddit is Obsessed with 'Dr. Gay Hitler'
A recent Reddit thread has brought to the forefront a little-known dentist who died some 75 years ago.
California School District Changes Gender-Identity Policy after Being Sued by State
A Southern California school district sued by the state has updated its policy requiring staff to notify parents that a student is using a different pronoun or bathroom designated for another gender.
Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Changes to How Books Get Removed from School Libraries
Tennessee's Republican-controlled Statehouse is once again looking to tweak how books can be removed from school library shelves despite concerns that the latest proposal could result in the Bible being possibly banned.
This Popular California Beach Town Just Voted to Ban LGBTQ Pride Flags on City Buildings
More than 58% of voters reportedly cast ballots in favor of Measure B, which would prohibit Pride, breast cancer awareness and religious flags.
County Leader Sues New York over an Order to Rescind his Ban on Transgender Female Athletes
A Republican official has asked a federal court to affirm his decision to ban girls' and women's sports teams with transgender athletes from using county facilities in New York City's suburbs.
Married LGBTQ+ Leaders Were Taking Car for Repairs Before Their Arrest in Philadelphia Traffic Stop
The married LGBTQ leaders arrested during a contentious traffic stop in Philadelphia were driving separately to take a car for repairs when a trooper pulled one of them over, their lawyer said Tuesday.
Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Leaders Arrested in Traffic Stop the Mayor Calls 'Concerning'
The arrest of two of Philadelphia's LGBTQ leaders by a state trooper during a fraught highway traffic stop is "very concerning," the city's mayor said after a video showing some of what happened circulated on social media.