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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Mother who Said School Hid Teen's Gender Expression
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Maine woman who accused school officials of encouraging her teen's gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting parents.
Watch: 'Habitual Criminal' Offender Allegedly Fires at Gay Neighbor in Las Vegas, Hurls Homophobic Slurs
A 75-year-old Las Vegas man described as being "on parole" for "a habitual criminal offense" allegedly shot multiple times at a gay neighbor, hurling anti-gay slurs and vowing to kill him.
Czech Republic's Top Court Rules that Surgery is Not Required to Officially Change Gender
The Czech Republic's highest court on Tuesday ruled to dismiss part of a law requiring people to undergo gender-affirmation surgery, including sterilization, in order to officially change their gender.
Minnesota Legislators Consider Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion and LGBTQ Rights
Minnesota Democrats have introduced far-reaching legislation to add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state's constitution in hopes of making it much harder for future lawmakers to repeal these and other rights in the future.
A New Form of Mpox that May Spread More Easily Found in Congo's Biggest Outbreak
Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people.
Who Is Byron Perkins? The Only Out Gay Player in the 2024 NFL Draft
Byron Perkins , a defensive back out of Hampton University in Virginia, is one of the few HBCU players to be in the NFL Draft.
Gay Actor's Speech Back on at Pennsylvania School after Cancellation over his 'Lifestyle'
A gay actor's speech that was canceled over his "lifestyle" is back on at a Pennsylvania school after residents spoke out.
New Study Confirms Link Between Gay Men and Birth Order... and Reveals Something Else
It's long been observed that there seems to be a strong correlation between men being gay and having older male siblings. A massive study not only confirmed this, but produced an unexpected new finding.
Methodists End Anti-gay Bans, Closing 50 Years of Battles over Sexuality for Mainline Protestants
It took just a few days for United Methodist delegates to remove a half-century's worth of denominational bans on gay clergy and same-sex marriages.
For Decades, Hate Crimes Laws Have Failed to Protect LGBTQ+ People
Hate crime legislation is strikingly ineffective at preventing violence through producing convictions. It took 15 years to produce a conviction based on gender identity under federal law.
Minnesota and Other Democratic-Led States Lead Pushback on Censorship. They're Banning the Book Ban
Minnesota is one of several Democratic-leaning states where lawmakers are now pursuing bans on book bans.
'Gay Furries' Hacker Group Hits Far-right Media Outlet in Anti-Transphobia Crusade
Known as the SiegedSec, the group released a statement taking credit for a cyberattack on the right-wing "Real America's Voice" after the outlet experienced a major data leak.
Idaho's Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care has Families Desperately Scrambling for Solutions
Idaho parents are desperate to find solutions after their trans children lost access to the gender-affirming care they were receiving, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on such treatments.
It's Cinco de Mayo, and Festivities are Planned Across the US. But in Mexico, Not so Much
Music, all-day happy hours and deals on tacos are planned at venues across the country on Sunday — May 5 — in a celebration with widely misunderstood origins that is barely recognized south of the border.
Marijuana Backers Eye Proposed Federal Regulatory Change as an Aid to Legalizing Pot in More States
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis.
Putin Set to Begin Another 6-year Term, Entering a New Era of Extraordinary Power in Anti-LGBTQ+ Russia
Russia last year banned the notional LGBTQ+ "movement" by declaring it to be extremist in what officials said was a fight for traditional values. Courts also banned gender transitioning.
United Methodists Remove Anti-gay Language from Their Official Teachings on Societal Issues
United Methodist delegates on Thursday removed a 52-year-old declaration from their official social teachings that deemed "the practice of homosexuality ... incompatible with Christian teaching".
You Won't Believe How Much the Abbey Nightclub Sold for in West Hollywood
The iconic collection of restaurants and nightclubs in West Hollywood went for a pretty penny.
Report: German Gay Soccer Players Preparing to Come Out En Masse on International Day Against Homophobia
If things go as reportedly planned, this May 17 will be a day to remember as a number of closeted gay German soccer players are planning to come out all at once.
Transgender Louisianans Lost their Ally in the Governor's Seat. Now they're Girding for a Fight
As trans people in Louisiana watched surrounding states in the conservative South pass a slew of laws targeting nearly every facet of their lives in recent years, they counted on their ally in the governor's office to keep their home a relative oasis.