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Appeals Court Hears Christian Homeless Shelter's Challenge to Washington Anti-Discrimination Law
Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter were in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs.
George Santos Circulates RNC 'Grindr Super Bowl' Claim on Social Media
George Santos is back... in the news cycle, that is. Speaking about the Republican National Convention, the shamed ex-congressman posted a video that mentioned words from a satirical post about closeted gay Republicans.
Racer Lewis Hamilton Applauds Ex-F1 Star Ralf Schumacher for Coming Out
Hamilton said Schumacher's decision to come out as gay "sends such a positive message."
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit over Tennessee's Anti-Drag Show Ban
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit challenging first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state.
Appeals Courts are Still Blocking Biden's Efforts to Expand LGBTQ+ Protections Under Title IX
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has refused to pause a lower court order that blocks a Biden administration effort to enhance protections for LGBTQ+ students under the federal law known as Title IX.
In Landmark Verdict, South Korea's Top Court Recognizes Some Rights for Same-Sex Couples
South Korea's top court ruled Thursday that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples, a landmark verdict hailed by human rights groups.
Appeals Court Refuses to Lift Order Blocking Rule Meant to Expand Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to lift a judge's order temporarily blocking the Biden administration's new Title IX rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students.
Father Reveals What He Told Transgender Child Before They Were Murdered By Grindr Predator
Pauly Likens, Jr. was murdered and dismembered by someone they met off Grindr.
JD Vance's Gay Panic Set Straight by Foul-Mouthed Mamaw
JD Vance once thought he was gay. Okay, he was only 8 or 9 years old and he was put straight — quite literally — by his Mamaw. It is a story that's problematic in many ways.
Southern California School District Sues Gov. Newsom over New Gender-Identity Law
A Southern California school district involved in an ongoing legal battle with the state over the district's gender-identity policy sued Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday.
Elon Musk Says He's Moving SpaceX, X Headquarters from California to Texas over Trans Measure
Billionaire Elon Musk called a new law signed Monday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that bars school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child's gender identification change the "final straw."
California is 1st State to Ban School Rules Requiring Parents Get Notified of Child's Pronoun Change
California became the first U.S. state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child's gender identification change under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
New York County's Latest Trans Athlete Ban Draws Lawsuits from Attorney General, Civil Rights Group
The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union on Monday sued a county on Long Island over its latest move to ban transgender females from playing on women's sports teams at county facilities.
US Journalist Masha Gessen is Convicted in Absentia in Russia for Criticizing the Military
U.S. journalist and author Masha Gessen was convicted in absentia Monday by a Moscow court on charges of spreading false information about the military and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Human Rights Campaign Condemns JD Vance's Anti-LGBTQ+ Positions
"Today, Donald Trump selected JD Vance as his running mate, making clear that a second Trump Administration would build on its legacy of being the most anti-LGBTQ+ in American history," HRC writes.
Trump Picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a Once-Fierce Critic Turned Loyal Ally, as his GOP Running Mate
Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America's political leaders.
Federal Appeals Court Says there is No Fundamental Right to Change One's Sex on a Birth Certificate
A federal appeals court panel ruled 2-1 on Friday that Tennessee does not unconstitutionally discriminate against transgender people by not allowing them to change the sex designation on their birth certificates.
Hunky Queer Ally, French Rugby Superstar Antoine Dupont Would Stop Game Over Gay Slur
French Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont recently appeared on the cover of the French queer website/mag Têtu.com to speak for inclusion in the sport & against homophobia.
What We Know about the 20-Year-Old Suspect in the Apparent Assassination Attempt of Donald Trump
The man identified as the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was a 20-year-old from a Pittsburgh suburb not far from the campaign rally where one attendee was killed.
Trump Injured But 'Fine' After Attempted Assassination at Rally, Shooter and One Attendee Are Dead
Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time.