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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.
Trump 'Fine' After Shooting at Rally, Campaign Says. Prosecutor Says Gunman And One Attendee Are Dead
Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was "fine" after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.
Donald Trump Whisked Off Stage In Pennsylvania After Apparent Gunshots Rang Through The Crowd
Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
Richard Simmons, a Fitness Guru Who Mixed Laughs and Sweat, Dies at 76
Richard Simmons, television's hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better, died Saturday. He turned 76 on Friday.
Tucker Carlson Outs Pete Buttigieg... As Not Gay
Tucker Carlson maintains that Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is not gay. He knows this because one of his gay producers told him so and "gays all keep close track of that stuff."
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America's Diminutive and Pioneering Sex Therapist, Dies at 96
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96.
Alec Baldwin Weeps in Court When Judge Announces Involuntary Manslaughter Case Dismissed Mid-Trial
A New Mexico judge on Friday brought a sudden and stunning end to the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, dismissing it in the middle of the actor's trial and saying it cannot be filed again.
Court in Japan Allows Transgender Woman to Officially Change Gender without Compulsory Surgery
A Japanese high court has approved a legal gender change for a transgender woman without requiring compulsory gender-affirming surgery, a step that LGBGQ+ groups on Thursday called a mixed victory.
West Virginia, Idaho Asking Supreme Court to Review Rulings Allowing Transgender Athletes to Compete
West Virginia and Idaho are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that blocked the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports.
New York's Top Court Allows 'Equal Rights' Amendment to Appear on November Ballot
A proposed amendment to New York's constitution to bar discrimination over "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes" will appear on the ballot this November, the state's high court ruled Thursday.
Heritage Foundation Official Threatens Hacktivist Furry with Disturbing Messages
When group of "gay furry hackers" leaked information supposedly stolen from the Heritage Foundation, former Trump official Mike Howell made disturbing messages the centerpiece of a threat to a member of the group.