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Federal Judges Allow Iowa Book Ban to Take Effect this School Year
The law, which the Republican-led Legislature and GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds approved in 2023, also forbids teachers from raising gender identity and sexual orientation issues with younger students.
Looking Back, The Most Iconic Moments for LGBTQ+ Athletes at the Olympics
With over 200 out and proud athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we're looking at four iconic and recent moments in LGBTQ+ athlete history that show progress is achievable and real.
Elizabeth Taylor Privately Visited AIDS Patients: Report
It turns out Elizabeth Taylor was a queen on the screen and behind the scenes.
Protesters Rally Outside Bulgarian Parliament to Denounce Ban on LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda' in Schools
Protesters rallied outside Bulgaria's parliament on Thursday to denounce a controversial legal amendment adopted the day before that bans talk of LGBTQ+ and so-called non-traditional sexual choices in schools.
Missouri Candidate Who Went Viral for Homophobic 'Weak and Gay' Rhetoric Trounced in GOP Primary
Missouri MAGA candidate for state office Valentina Gomez made a campaign slogan out of the phrase "weak and gay," along with spouting other homophobic rhetoric. She lost the primary — badly.
UN Health Agency Convening Experts Meeting to Decide if Mpox Outbreak in Africa is Global Emergency
The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency.
Trailblazing Out Baseball Player Billy Bean Dies at Age 60
Billy Bean was the second MLB player to come out, doing so four years after he retired from professional baseball. He went on to serve the sport as MLB's vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Aussie Athlete Campbell Harrison Goes Viral After Kissing Boyfriend at Olympics
When out Aussie Olympian climber Campbell Harrison qualified for the Olympics, he was greeted with many homophobic comments. He had his last laugh on homophobes at the Paris games this week.
Judge Upholds Ohio's Gender-Affirming Care Ban; Civil Rights Group Vows Immediate Appeal
An Ohio law that limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18 can go into effect, a county judge ruled Tuesday.
Putin Calls for a Project to Promote 'Traditional Russian Values' Overseas
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called for the government to develop a program for overseas promotion of "traditional Russian spiritual and moral values," a theme that the Kremlin has increasingly sounded in recent years.
Kamala Harris has Chosen Tim Walz as her Running Mate — and he's as Pro-LGTBQ+ Equality as Her
Kamala Harris sent ripples of excitement through the country with the announcement that she has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The pick is good news for LGBTQ+ Americans.
French Pole Vaulter Opens Up about the 'Big Disappointment' of Falling Short at the Olympics
Olympic pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati fell just short of athletic glory when his generously proportioned anatomy came into contact with the crossbar. Ammirati opened up about the agony of that defeat.
Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate, Aiming to Add Midwest Muscle to Ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision.
Who is Serving the Hottest Looks at the Paris Games?
Check out the athletes and performers who are turning the Paris Games into arguably the most stylish Olympics ever.
French Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati's Junk Keeps Him from Earning an Olympic Medal
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati missed out on earning a medal at his home Olympics when his crotch got caught on the crossbar.
Mourad Merzouki Brings Hip-Hop Dance to the Olympic Stage with 'Dance of the Games'
It's the final day of rehearsals for the renowned French-Algerian choreographer & his energetic group of dancers who are preparing themselves for a huge Olympic Games festivity. Merzouki & his dance troupe will take center stage near the Eiffel Towel.
Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Clinches Medal at Olympics After Outcry Fueled by Gender Misconceptions
Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics in an emotional fight Saturday that followed days of sharp scrutiny and online abuse as misconceptions about her gender exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports.
Some Activists Step Up Criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris Closes in on Naming a Running Mate
Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she has taken over the top of the party's ticket heading into the November presidential election. It may be another story when it comes to a running mate.
Police Investigating Hate Speech Targeting Olympics Opening Ceremony Artistic Director Thomas Jolly
Paris prosecutors said Friday that police have opened a hate speech investigation following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly over death threats.
Vitriol About Female Boxer Fuels Concern of Backlash Against LGBTQ+ and Women Athletes
LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying a female boxer in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a man could pose dangers for the LGBTQ+ community and female athletes.