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South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor From Reservation Over US-Mexico Border Remarks
A South Dakota tribe has banned Republican Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she spoke this week about wanting to send razor wire and security personnel to Texas to help deter immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Eerie Echoes in Real-life Tragedy and HBO's 'True Detective' Story Meme
A strange connection can be seen in the real-life deaths of 3 men whose bodies were found in the backyard of. their childhood friend and a plot meme on Season 4 of "True Detective" where 3 men froze to death.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring at Groundhog Day Festivities
Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring Friday in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, the scene of the country's largest and best known Groundhog Day celebration in the United States.
Move to Strip Gender Rights from Iowa's Civil Rights Law Rejected by Legislators
Iowa lawmakers on Wednesday declined to advance a bill that would have stripped gender identity from the state's civil rights law, a proposal that opponents said could have subjected LGBTQ+ Iowans to discrimination in education, housing and public spaces.
Headlines, Calls for Answers After Seattle Gay Bars Raided
Law enforcement in Seattle issued citations at two popular gay bars in what the local queer community — and LGBTQ+ establishments — say were "raids" like those of the bad old days. Now there's a call for answers.
Two Gay Bars in Seattle Were Just Raided By the Police, Fire, and Liquor Board
Seattle's Joint Enforcement Team reportedly entered two popular bars and issued citations.
Utah Joins 10 Other States in Regulating Bathroom Access for Transgender People
Utah became the latest state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people.
Utah Poised to Become the Next State to Regulate Bathroom Access for Transgender People
Utah is poised to become the next state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people after its Republican-controlled Legislature passed a measure on Friday.
Donald Trump Must Pay An Additional $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation Case, Jury Says
A jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll on Friday in a stinging and expensive rebuke to former President Donald Trump for his continued social media attacks against the longtime advice columnist over her claims that he sexually assaulted her.
National Survey: Nearly 30% of Gen Z Adults Identify as LGBTQ
More than 1 in 4 Gen Z adults in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
Ohio Bans Gender-Affirming Care and Restricts Transgender Athletes Despite GOP Governor's Veto
Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender women's and girls' participation on sports teams, a move that has families of transgender children scrambling over how best to care for them.
Watch: Video Shows 'Escalating' Situation After Cop Car Plows into Gay Bar
A video has come to light that shows more of what went down after a police car rammed into a St. Louis gay bar in the late-night hours of Dec. 18, and the owner ended up in handcuffs.
Woman Charged with Killing Hollywood Consultant Michael Latt Pleads Not Guilty
A woman charged with killing a high-profile marketing consultant and social justice advocate in film pleaded not guilty Monday.
2023 Rewind: Lionel Messi's Security Guard Becomes a Social Media Sensation Overnight
When Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi assisted in a goal against FC Cincinnati in Wednesday's U.S. Open semi-final, many noticed a bearded man sprinting to the touchline. It was his bodyguard, Yassine Chueko.
Ohio is Poised to Become the 2nd State to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Adults
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced proposals this month that transgender advocates say could block access to gender-affirming care provided by independent clinics and general practitioners.
North Carolina School Board Backs Away from Law on Policies on Pronouns, Gender Identity Instruction
Officials say a central North Carolina school board's decision to omit two LGBTQ-related provisions that the General Assembly directed districts to comply with could lead to legal complaints or action by legislators.
Angst over LGBTQ+ Stories Led to Another Canceled Show. But in a Wyoming Town, a Play was Salvaged
Twenty-five years after a watershed moment for the gay rights movement — the murder of Matthew Shepard — the canceled performances of "The Bullying Collection" show how far the LGBTQ+ community still has to go to gain acceptance in Wyoming and elsewhere.
Florida GOP Lawmakers Seek to Ban Rainbow Pride Flags in Schools, Saying they're Bad for Students
A bill advanced by Florida Republicans would ban teachers and other government employees from displaying a rainbow flag -- even wearing one as a lapel pin for a day -- but they could hang the full-size flag of any "recognized nation" as long as they want.
Shooter who Killed 5 People at Colorado LGBTQ+ Club Intends to Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes
The shooter who killed five people and endangered the lives of over 40 others at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs will plead guilty to new federal charges for hate crimes and firearm violations under to avoid the death penalty.
The Supreme Court Declines to Step into the Fight over Bathrooms for Transgender Students
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.