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Sweden's Parliament Passes a Law to Make it Easier for Young People to Legally Change their Gender
The Swedish parliament passed a law Wednesday lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16. Those under 18 still need approval from a guardian, a doctor and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
DeSantis Tweaks Florida Book Challenge Law, Blames Liberal Activist Who Wanted Bible Out of Schools
Two years ago, Democrats repeatedly and forcefully warned Republicans and Gov. Ron DeSantis that a new law making it easier to challenge school books was so broadly worded that it would create havoc across the state.
West Virginia Transgender Sports Ban Discriminates Against Teen Athlete, Appeals Court Says
West Virginia's transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete under Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce its Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts.
Tennessee Schools Would Have to Out Transgender Students to Parents Under Bill Heading to Governor
Tennessee would join the ranks of states where public school employees have to out transgender students to their parents under a bill advancing in the Republican-supermajority Legislature.
Utah School Board Member who Questioned a Student's Gender Loses Party Nomination for Reelection
A conservative Utah State Board of Education member who faced calls to resign after lawmakers said she bullied a student on social media lost her nomination for reelection Saturday.
Bus From Queer Classic 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' Found, To Be Restored
No one has been able to locate the 1976 Japanese model Hino RC320 model bus until now.
Transgender Inclusion? World's Major Religions Take Varying Stances on Policies Toward Trans People
Around the world, major religions have diverse approaches to gender identity, and the inclusion or exclusion of transgender people. Here are some examples.
Kansas Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and 2 Anti-Abortion Bills
Kansas' governor on Friday vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a "vague" bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion.
Israeli Critic Tony Kushner Accepts PEN America Award, While Others Decline in Protest Over Israel-Hamas War Stance
Several authors have turned down awards and awards nominations from PEN America, citing unhappiness with the literary and free expression organization's stance on the war in Gaza.
Jill Biden Calls Trump a 'Bully' who is Dangerous' to LGBTQ People
Jill Biden rallied LGBTQ voters for President Joe Biden 's reelection campaign on Friday, calling likely rival Donald Trump a "bully" who is "dangerous" to their community.
German Parliament Votes to Make it Easier for People to Legally Change Their Name and Gender
German lawmakers on Friday approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official records.
Tennessee GOP Senators OK Criminalizing Helping Minors Get Transgender Care, Mimicking Abortion Bill
Tennessee lawmakers are considering criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, a proposal advancing in one of the most eager states to enact policies aimed at the LGBTQ+ community.
A Major UK Report Says Trans Children are Being Let Down by Toxic Debate and Lack of Evidence
Children who question their gender identity are being let down by lack of evidence and a toxic political debate, according to a report Wednesday from a senior doctor in England.
School Grants, Student Pronouns and Library Books Among the Big Bills of Idaho Legislative Session
Idaho lawmakers spent much of an unexpectedly long and sometimes contentious legislative session focusing on bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents by limiting health care and reading materials and installing protections for teachers who don't use the pronouns
Mississippi Bill Would Limit where Transgender People can Use Bathrooms in Public Buildings
Mississippi's Republican-controlled House voted Wednesday in favor of a measure that would restrict transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker rooms in public buildings, including university dormitories.
Chick-fil-A Is Coming to Palm Springs and the Local Gays Are Not Happy
It will be the first-ever location in Palm Springs for the Christian-leaning restaurant chain.
OJ Simpson, Fallen Football Hero Acquitted of Murder In 'Trial Of The Century,' Dies at 76
O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.
Out Swimmer Dan Jervis Is Going to the Paris 2024 Olympics
Jervis' family and partner were reportedly in attendance to see the moment.
President Biden's Campaign Launches Outreach to LGBTQ+ Voters
President Joe Biden's reelection campaign isn't overlooking a major constituency that supported him in 2020, and could prove decisive this November: the LGBTQ+ community.