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Argentines Protest President Milei's Diatribe Against 'Wokeism' at Davos

Argentines Protest President Milei's Diatribe Against 'Wokeism' at Davos

Feb 2, 2025

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires and in cities across the country to protest President Javier Milei's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, during which he slammed 'wokeism.'

Trans Helicopter Pilot Speaks Out after False Reports Claimed Her Responsible for Potomac Crash

Trans Helicopter Pilot Speaks Out after False Reports Claimed Her Responsible for Potomac Crash

Feb 1, 2025

In a bizarre twist on the horrific Potomac air disaster that killed 67 people on Wednesday night, a trans helicopter pilot with the Virginia National Guard says she wasn't piloting the Black Hawk that collided with a commercial jet in Washington DC.

It's in the Water, Claimed RFK Jr., Erroneously

It's in the Water, Claimed RFK Jr., Erroneously

Jan 30, 2025

CNN disputed RFK Jr.s denial that chemicals in drinking water cause changes to the sexual orientation of children.

Which US Companies Are Pulling Back on Diversity Initiatives?

Which US Companies Are Pulling Back on Diversity Initiatives?

Jan 25, 2025

A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd in 2020.

Target Is Ending Its Diversity Goals as a Strong DEI Opponent Occupies the White House

Target Is Ending Its Diversity Goals as a Strong DEI Opponent Occupies the White House

By Anne D'Innocenzio | Jan 25, 2025

Discount store chain Target said Friday that it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists.

Anti-Transgender Rep. Nancy Mace Says she is Considering a Run for South Carolina Governor

Anti-Transgender Rep. Nancy Mace Says she is Considering a Run for South Carolina Governor

By Meg Kinnard | Jan 23, 2025

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Wednesday that she is "seriously considering" a gubernatorial run in 2026 and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.

Trump Orders Reflect His Promises to Roll Back Transgender Protections and End DEI Programs

Trump Orders Reflect His Promises to Roll Back Transgender Protections and End DEI Programs

By Geoff Mulvihill, Ayanna Alexander and Kimberlee Kruesi | Jan 21, 2025

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.

What Melania Trump Wore to the Inauguration — Including The Hat

What Melania Trump Wore to the Inauguration — Including The Hat

By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan 20, 2025

The hat designed by Eric Javits shielded the first lady's eyes as her husband was sworn in Monday for the second time. Javits said dressing the first lady has been one of the greatest honors of his career.

Trump Returning to Power After Unprecedented Comeback, Emboldened to Reshape American Institutions

Trump Returning to Power After Unprecedented Comeback, Emboldened to Reshape American Institutions

By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian And Michelle L. Price | Jan 20, 2025

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday.

Trump Says He Will Issue an Executive Order Monday to Get TikTok Back Up

Trump Says He Will Issue an Executive Order Monday to Get TikTok Back Up

By Haleluya Hadero | Jan 19, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok's China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban.

It's Inauguration Eve and Trump Is Ready to Revel in his Return to Power

It's Inauguration Eve and Trump Is Ready to Revel in his Return to Power

Jan 19, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump is spending the eve of his inauguration in a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power and his "Make America Great Again" movement as he prepares to move back into the White House.

Village People to 'Hang Out with All the Boys' at Trump's Inauguration

Village People to 'Hang Out with All the Boys' at Trump's Inauguration

By Robert Nesti | Jan 16, 2025

The Village People will be performing at Donald Trump's inauguration, so expect some "Y.M.C.A." action as well.

Ohio Gov Signs Bill Requiring Schools to Tell Parents about 'Sexuality Content'

Ohio Gov Signs Bill Requiring Schools to Tell Parents about 'Sexuality Content'

By Julie Carr Smyth | Jan 11, 2025

Under the new law, parents will be able to opt out of schools' suggested health care changes or the lessons identified in the bill that contain discussion of sex, sexuality or gender identity.

Judge Scraps Biden's Title IX Rules, Reversing Expansion of Protections for LGBTQ+ Students

Judge Scraps Biden's Title IX Rules, Reversing Expansion of Protections for LGBTQ+ Students

By Collin Binkley | Jan 9, 2025

The Biden administration's Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found they overstepped the president's authority.

Openly Gay Apple CEO Tim Cook to Personally Donate $1 Million to Trump's Inauguration Fund

Openly Gay Apple CEO Tim Cook to Personally Donate $1 Million to Trump's Inauguration Fund

Jan 4, 2025

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple and one of the most visible gay men in the tech and corporate worlds, is opening up his wallet to personally hand over $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund.

Biden's Final Actions as President Leave Some Transgender People Feeling Unsupported

Biden's Final Actions as President Leave Some Transgender People Feeling Unsupported

By Hannah Schoenbaum | Jan 3, 2025

President Joe Biden began his term in the White House with a broad promise to protect transgender Americans against Republican policies that painted them as a threat to children and sought to push them out of public life.

Russian Man Arrested For Allegedly Running LGBTQ+ Travel Agency Found Dead in Custody

Russian Man Arrested For Allegedly Running LGBTQ+ Travel Agency Found Dead in Custody

Jan 1, 2025

A Russian man arrested for allegedly running a travel agency for gay customers was found dead in custody in Moscow, rights group OVD-Info reported Sunday, amid a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.

Transgender Trailblazer Sarah McBride Heads to her Debut in Congress, Hoping for a Touch of Grace

Transgender Trailblazer Sarah McBride Heads to her Debut in Congress, Hoping for a Touch of Grace

By Tiffany Stanley | Jan 1, 2025

It was her last day in session as a Delaware state senator, and Sarah McBride sat in her tiny office at the state Capitol, preparing farewell remarks. She had made history here, as the first openly transgender state senator in the country.

2024 Rewind: Elizabeth Taylor Privately Visited AIDS Patients: Report

2024 Rewind: Elizabeth Taylor Privately Visited AIDS Patients: Report

By Emell Adolphus | Dec 31, 2024

It turns out Elizabeth Taylor was a queen on the screen and behind the scenes.

Transgender Trailblazer Sarah McBride Heads to her Debut in Congress, Hoping for a Touch of Grace

Transgender Trailblazer Sarah McBride Heads to her Debut in Congress, Hoping for a Touch of Grace

By Tiffany Stanley | Dec 31, 2024

Sarah McBride had made history as the first openly transgender state senator in the country. Now she was making history again, recently elected as the first openly transgender member of Congress.

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