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A Ban in Kansas on Gender-Affirming Care also would Bar Advocacy for Kids' Social Transitions
A proposed ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors also would bar state employees from promoting it — or even children's social transitioning.
Passage of Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Law in Iraq Draws Diplomatic Backlash
Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.
As Border Debate Shifts Right, Sen. Alex Padilla Emerges as Persistent Counterforce for Immigrants
Sen. Alex Padilla is putting his stamp on the Democratic Party's approach to immigration.
Student Anti-War Protesters Dig In as Faculty Condemn Universities' Leadership Over Calling Police
— Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at universities across U.S., some of whom have clashed with police in riot gear, dug in Saturday and vowed to keep their demonstrations going as faculty at several schools condemned university presidents.
Rooting for Trump to Fail Has Made His Stock Shorters Millions
Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable.
Study: Almost All Trans Youth Live in States Where Their Rights are Subjected to Legislative Action
Whether it's restrictions on restrooms and pronouns, school sports bans and the criminalization of care, or measures designed to protect them from quack "conversion" therapies, 93% of America's trans youth are seeing their lives and rights subjected to st
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill that Could Lead to Prosecution of Librarians
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted, the latest in a wave of bills in Republican-led states targeting library content.
Tennessee Lawmakers OK Bill Penalizing Adults who Help Minors Receive Gender-affirming Care
Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
United Methodists Endorse Change that Could Give Regions More Say on LGBTQ+, Other Issues
United Methodist delegates have overwhelmingly endorsed a constitutional amendment seen by advocates as a way of defusing debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church.
Kim Petras 'Devastated' at Needing to Cancel Music Festival Gigs 'Under Medical Advice'
Declaring herself to be "devastated," Kim Petras announced on social media that she was canceling her appearances at music festivals this summer due to unspecified health concerns.
West Virginia Says it Will Appeal Ruling that Allowed Transgender Teen Athlete to Compete
West Virginia will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on an appeals court ruling that allowed a transgender athlete to compete on her middle school teams, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Wednesday.
With Lawsuits in Rearview Mirror, Disney World Government Gets Back to Being Boring
The takeover by DeSantis and the Republican-led Legislature was sparked by Disney's opposition to Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law.
Teen Charged in Mass Shooting at LGBTQ+ Friendly Punk Rock Show in Minneapolis
A teenage suspect who allegedly made derogatory remarks about LGBTQ+ people before opening fire at a backyard punk rock show faces seven felony charges for a shooting that killed one person and injured six others in Minneapolis.
What is IVF, and Is It for You?
There are a number of options available to same-sex couples looking to add to their families by becoming parents. IVF is one of them. Is it for you?
Tennessee GOP-Led Senate Spikes Bill Seeking to Ban LGBTQ+ Pride Flags in Schools
A bill designed to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags in Tennessee public school classrooms was spiked Tuesday after it failed to attract enough support in the GOP-controlled Senate.
United Methodists Open First Top-Level Conference Since Breakup over LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Thousands of United Methodists are gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their big denominational meeting, known as General Conference.
Dominica Joins Other Caribbean Islands in Striking Down Laws Prohibiting Gay Sex
A top court in the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica has struck down colonial-era laws criminalizing gay sex.
'National Infertility Awareness Week' and Starting a Family with IVF
We are currently in National Infertility Awareness Week, making this the perfect time to learn more about the reproductive strategies available to same-sex couples who wish to become parents.
New Federal Rule Bars Transgender School Bathroom Bans, but it Likely isn't the Final Word
A new rule from President Joe Biden's administration blocking blanket policies to keep transgender students from using school bathrooms that align with their gender identity could conflict with laws in Republican-controlled states.
Seattle Hospital Won't Turn over Gender-Affirming Care Records in Lawsuit Settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced Monday.