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Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in LGBTQIA+ Addiction Treatment
Discover how trauma-informed care supports LGBTQIA+ addiction treatment by addressing unique challenges, fostering healing, and promoting recovery.
Judge Rejects Request to Sideline a San Jose State Volleyball Player on Grounds She's Transgender
A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender.
A Missouri Judge Says a Law Banning Surgery, Medications for Transgender Minors is Constitutional
A Missouri court upheld a new state law that bans some gender-affirming health care for minors, a victory for supporters of the ban as a multitude of lawsuits in other states continue to play out.
Hong Kong's Top Court Rules in Favor of Equal Inheritance and Housing Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
Hong Kong's top court upheld earlier rulings that favored subsidized housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same-sex married couples, in a landmark victory for the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Judge in LA delays Until January Decision on Resentencing Menendez Brothers
A judge on Monday delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, squashing their family's hope the brothers would be released and home for the holidays.
Which States have the Largest and the Smallest Penis Sizes?
Are things really bigger in Texas? And does Rhode Island deserve the nickname Little Rhody? Things questions come to mind from about a survey that compares penis size by state.
Donald Trump's Pick for Treasury Head is a Gay Billionaire
Donald Trump has announced billionaire investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man and recent MAGA convert who has supported Democrats in the past, as his choice to serve as Treasury secretary.
Swatch Wins Malaysian Suit over Watches the Government Said had LGBTQ+ Elements
Swiss watchmaker Swatch won a suit against the Malaysian government on Monday after a court ordered the return of 172 Swatch watches that were seized last year due to designs that authorities said bore LGBT elements.
Moscow Bans Adoption of Russian Children to Countries that Allow Gender Transition
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed into law a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.
Rainbow-Laden Revelers Hit Copacabana Beach for Rio de Janeiro's Pride Parade
Thousands of revelers gathered alongside Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro's annual pride parade on Sunday, many scantily dressed and covered in glitter.
Should Sex Abuse Evidence Set the Menendez Brothers Free? A Judge Will Decide
A judge will decide whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills home more than 30 years ago.
School District Defends Decision to Punish Parents for Wearing Pink 'XX' Wristbands
School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked "XX" during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued.
Finding Yourself Shrinking this Time of Year? It Could Be 'Winter Penis'
Do you suffer from "winter penis?" It is reported to be a real thing that happens during the winter months. It occurs when male genitals shrink when the temperature drops, as a result of restricted blood flow to the area.
Speaker Johnson Declares Support for Banning Sarah McBride's Access to Women's Restrooms
House Speaker Mike Johnson said lawmakers and staff will have to use the restroom corresponding with their biological sex, a statement directed at Sarah McBride, the first trans person to be elected to Congress, months before she arrives on Capitol Hill.
NH Court to Hear Cases About Transgender Girls Playing Girls Sports and the Right to Protest Them
Two lawsuits about transgender girl athletes — one challenging a state ban at schools and the other on the right to protest their participation on girls teams — face federal court hearings in New Hampshire on Thursday.
Lawyer Claims Gaetz Used 'Adopted' Son Nestor Galban's PayPal Account to Pay Women for Sexual Favors
The ongoing saga about ex-congressman Matt Gaetz and his "adopted" son Nestor Galban, 23, took another twist yesterday when reports emerged that "Gaetz used his unofficial son's PayPal account to pay women for 'sexual favors.'"
Russian Lawmakers Endorse Bill to Ban Adoptions by Gender-Transition Countries
Russia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.
What to Know About Transgender Day of Remembrance and Violence Against Trans People
Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence. Here is what to know.
House Republicans Signal Support for Proposal to Ban Bathroom Access for 1st Transgender Member
House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress — from using women's restrooms in the Capitol.
Hornets' Ball Makes 1st Comments after Being fined $100K by NBA for 'Derogatory Comment'
Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said Sunday night that he didn't mean to offend anyone with a comment the NBA said was "offensive and derogatory" while slapping him with a $100,000 fine.