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South Dakota has Apologized and Must Pay $300K toTransgender Advocates
South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it.
Town Manager Quits over Anti-Gay Pressure in Quaint New Hampshire Town
"My son is not an abomination," Jim Gleason told the selectboard in January, to a standing ovation, when he announced his last day was Friday.
Haley Uses her Appearance on 'SNL' to Poke Fun at her Civil War Gaffe and Jab at a Stand-in Trump
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley poked fun at herself over a campaign misstep, but her primary target during a "Saturday Night Live" appearance was Donald Trump.
Can Trump Be on the Ballot? It's the Supreme Court's Biggest Election Test Since Bush v. Gore
A case with the potential to disrupt Donald Trump's drive to return to the White House is putting the Supreme Court uncomfortably at the center of the 2024 presidential campaign.
Senate Twink Won't Be Charged for Making Adult Tape in Capital
The 24-year-old former legislate aide will not be charged for violating Congressional policy.
NFL Announces 'Pride Night' at Super Bowl LVIII With No Openly Gay Players
The NFL will host its third annual 'A Night of Pride' on Feb. 7, leading up to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
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.
West Virginia GOP Majority Pushes Contentious Bills Arming Teachers, Restricting Bathrooms, Books
West Virginia's Republican-dominated Legislature pushed forward a slate of contentious bills Wednesday that would arm teachers, allow people to sue libraries over books that offend them and restrict where transgender kids can use the bathroom at school.
Ohio Board Stands by Disqualification of Transgender Candidate, Despite Others Being Allowed to Run
A county board in Ohio has refused to reconsider the disqualification of a transgender state House candidate who omitted her former name from circulating petitions, even as other transgender candidates have been cleared for the ballot.
Ron DeSantis Ends His Struggling Presidential Bid Before New Hampshire and Endorses Donald Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign Sunday just before the New Hampshire primary and endorsed Donald Trump.
Out California Senate Leader Toni Atkins Announces Run for Governor in 2026
Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego and the leader of the California Senate who is also openly lesbian, said on Friday she would run for governor in 2026.
Has Saying 'Straight' Become Offensive? This High School Teacher Allegedly Thinks So
A Seattle high school teacher is in hot water after allegedly berating a student of their use of the term "straight," which he felt implies that LGBTQ people must be "crooked."
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen Backs Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill and Tax Cuts in State of the State Address
In his second state of the state address to Nebraska lawmakers, Gov. Jim Pillen offered supporting a divisive bill that would restrict transgender student participation in high school sports and limit trans students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms.
Another Trans Candidate in Ohio Faces Disqualification Vote for Omitting Deadname
A second transgender candidate running for a seat in the Republican-majority Ohio House is at risk of being disqualified from the ballot after omitting her former name on circulating petitions.
More Transgender Candidates Face Challenges Running for Office in Ohio for Omitting their Deadname
Several transgender candidates for state office in Ohio are facing challenges and even outright disqualification for omitting their former names from petition paperwork under a little-known state elections law.
St. Paul Makes History with All-Female City Council, a Rarity Among Large US Cities
When St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali looked out at her fellow council members at their initial meeting this week, she saw all the members' seats were occupied by women — a first for Minnesota's capital city.
Anti-LGBTQ Bills Introduced Hit Record Last Year in U.S.
There were at least 510 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures across the country last year.
Austin Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit Just Got the Prettiest Gift from Dolly Parton
Texas-based drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who calls herself the "Dolly of ATX," just received the greatest gift from the icon herself.
A Transgender Candidate in Ohio was Disqualified from the State Ballot for Omitting her Former Name
Despite receiving enough signatures to appear on the ballot, a transgender woman has been disqualified from an Ohio House race because she omitted her previous name, raising concern that other transgender candidates nationwide may face similar barriers.
After Posting Mean-Spirited Tweet, Michael Lucas Claims Victim Status
Adult film producer Michael Lucas is no stranger to controversy, and continues to be after he tweeted his support of Israel in a mean-spirited way. After pushback, he's claiming victimhood.