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An Inflation Gauge Closely Tracked by Federal Reserve Rises at Slowest Pace this Year
A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.
Answers to your Questions about Donald Trump's Historic Hush Money Trial Conviction
Will Donald Trump go to prison? Could he pardon himself? What about the election? The first criminal conviction of a former American president raises a host of legal and political questions.
GOP 'Weak and Gay' Candidate Takes to Social Media with More Homophobic Rhetoric
A GOP candidate for state office in Missouri took to X with a video that reiterates her campaign's slogan — "weak and gay" — and calls for Pride month to be renamed for a Trump-level vulgarity.
Federal Rule on Title IX is a Ruse to Require Trans Sports Participation, GOP States Say
The Biden administration has put on hold a plan to prohibit across-the-board bans on transgender athletes on school teams during an election year in which Republicans are rallying around restrictions on trans youths.
Guilty: Trump Becomes First Former U.S. President Convicted of Felony Crimes
Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments.
Texas Democrat who Joined GOP in Supporting Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Loses Primary
A Texas Democratic who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors was ousted in a primary runoff that galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide who then campaigned for her opponent in the race for the south Houston seat.
Not a Gym Rat? Here's how to Get Started on an Outdoor Exercise Routine
The health benefits of spending time in nature have long been established, and exercise in general improves well-being. Combine the two and you double down on what adults need to stay healthy.
Cannes Best Actress Karla Sofía Gascón Sues French Politician Over Transphobia
Fresh off of her shared best actress win for "Emilia Pérez," Karla Sofía Gascón has filed a complaint over a far-right politician's transphobic comments.
A Look at Pope Francis' Comments about LGBTQ+ People
Pope Francis' apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality.
Proposed Gender Identity Measure Fails to Qualify for California Ballot
Californians won't be voting this November on a policy that would have required schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Pope Apologizes after Being Quoted Using Vulgar Term about Gay Men in Talk about Ban on Gay Priests
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests.
Reports: Pope Francis Dropped Anti-Gay Slur in Closed-Door Meeting
Pope Francis made headlines in 2013 when he famously asked, "Who am I to judge?" about gay clerics. Fast forward to last week when, reports say, the pope decried "faggotry" in seminaries.
Profile of an IVF Provider: Dr. Heather Hoff
Dr. Heather Hoff's understanding and empathy extends to the IVF parenting journey, as she and her wife share two children that assisted reproductive technology made possible. Read her story here.
Idaho Drag Performer Awarded $1.1 Million in Defamation Case Against Far-Right Blogger
A jury has awarded more than $1.1 million to an Idaho drag performer who accused a far-right blogger of defaming him when she falsely claimed that he exposed himself to a crowd, including children, during a Pride event in June 2022.
Pronouns and Tribal Affiliations are Now Forbidden in South Dakota Public University Employee Emails
A new South Dakota policy to stop the use of gender pronouns by public university faculty and staff in official correspondence is also keeping Native American employees from listing their tribal affiliations.
Trump Campaign Calls 'The Apprentice' Film 'Blatantly False,' Director Offers to Screen It for Him
Donald Trump's reelection campaign called "The Apprentice," a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, "pure fiction" and vowed legal action following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
California Evangelical Seminary Ponders Changes that Would Make It More Welcoming to LGBTQ Students
Fuller Theological Seminary, an evangelical school in Pasadena, California, is deliberating whether to become more open to LGBTQ+ students who previously faced possible expulsion if found to be in a same-sex union.
Grayson Murray Dies at Age 30 a Day after Withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour Says
Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial.
The Justice Department Is Suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What Does That Mean For Concertgoers?
Will the Justice Department's lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation give concertgoers, sports fan and theater patrons some relief from surging ticket prices?
IVF and Family Planning
Assisted reproductive technologies like IVF are a good fit for same-sex couples, who already bring a special intentionality to family building and the planning that comes with it.