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Can't Get Enough of the Total Solar Eclipse or Got Clouded Out? Here Are the Next Ones to Watch For

NATIONAL | By Adithi Ramakrishnan | Apr 9, 2024

Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren't along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse.

Disney Allowed to Pause its Federal Lawsuit Against Florida Governor as Part of Settlement Deal

BUSINESS | By Mike Schneider | Apr 9, 2024

An appellate court on Monday granted Disney's request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World's governing district.

Melania Trump Scheduled for Log Cabin Republicans Event at Mar-a-Lago

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Apr 8, 2024

Melania Trump, wife of former president Donald Trump, will be making a rare campaign-related appearance at a Log Cabin Republicans fundraising event slated to take place at Mar-a-Lago.

Vatican Blasts Gender-Affirming Surgery, Surrogacy and Gender Theory as Violations of Human Dignity

Vatican Blasts Gender-Affirming Surgery, Surrogacy and Gender Theory as Violations of Human Dignity

INTERNATIONAL | By Nicole Winfield | Apr 8, 2024

The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices that reject God's plan for human life.

Latter-Day Saints Leader Addresses Congregants without a Word on Racial or LGBTQ+ Issues

Latter-Day Saints Leader Addresses Congregants without a Word on Racial or LGBTQ+ Issues

NATIONAL | By Hannah Schoenbaum | Apr 8, 2024

The oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged congregants on Sunday to spend more time worshiping in temples. He backed up the invitation by announcing plans to build 15 new places of worship around the globe.

Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' Tops List of Most Criticized Library Books for Third Straight Year

Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' Tops List of Most Criticized Library Books for Third Straight Year

NATIONAL | By Hillel Italie | Apr 8, 2024

Maia Kobabe's graphic memoir "Gender Queer" continues its troubled run as the country's most controversial book, topping the American Library Association's "challenged books" list for a third straight year.

Suicide of Nonbinary 16-Year-Old Nex Benedict Coincides with Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Soaring Hate Crimes at Schools

NATIONAL | Apr 7, 2024

The number of reported LGBTQ+ hate crimes committed at schools more than doubled between 2018 and 2022, particularly in states like Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas, which have anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

New Survey Shows Queer Americans Feel Under Siege

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Apr 7, 2024

The last few years have shattered records for anti-LGTBQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures, along with a rising tide of hateful homophobic rhetoric. It's affecting people's mental health.

A Fight to Protect the Dignity of Michelangelo's David Raises Questions about Freedom of Expression

A Fight to Protect the Dignity of Michelangelo's David Raises Questions about Freedom of Expression

INTERNATIONAL | By Colleen Barry | Apr 7, 2024

Michelangelo's David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue's religious and political significance is being diminished.

Kansas Moves to Join Texas and Other States in Requiring Porn Sites to Verify People's Ages

Kansas Moves to Join Texas and Other States in Requiring Porn Sites to Verify People's Ages

NATIONAL | By John Hanna and Sean Murphy | Apr 7, 2024

Kansas is poised to require pornography websites to verify visitors are adults, a move that would follow Texas and a handful of other states despite concerns about privacy and how broadly the law could be applied.

Watch: Gay Parents Sue over Principal's Alleged Harassment of their Young Son

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Apr 7, 2024

Physical abuse. Death threats. Confinement to a closet for hours on end. Those are just some of the things the gay parents of a Michigan first grader say the child suffered at the hands of a school principal.

2 Men Charged with Providing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin that Killed a Prominent NYC Transgender Activist

2 Men Charged with Providing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin that Killed a Prominent NYC Transgender Activist

NATIONAL | Apr 7, 2024

Authorities charged two men with providing the fentanyl-laced heroin that killed prominent New York city transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in February, federal prosecutors said Monday.

Gallup: LGBTQ+ Identities Are Up in the U.S.

NATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | Apr 7, 2024

LGBTQ+ identification continues to rise, up from 5.6% four years ago and 3.5% in 2012.

Restore Your Life Organically with Lazarus Naturals

SPONSORED CONTENT | Apr 7, 2024

If you have procrastinated on your New Year's health resolutions, springtime might be the time to revisit them, especially if you have been curious about CBD and how it might help you.

Small Town Businesses Embrace Total Solar Eclipse Crowd, Come Rain or Shine on Monday

BUSINESS | By Marcia Dunn | Apr 7, 2024

Overcast skies are forecast for Monday's cosmic wonder across Texas, already packing in eclipse chasers to the delight of small town businesses.

Allegations of Conspiracy, Corruption Come to Light in Assassination of Out Rio Councilwoman

INTERNATIONAL | By Diane Jeantet, David Biller, and Gabriela Sá Pessoa | Apr 6, 2024

The death of Marielle Franco, a rising political star who resisted militias' expansion and fought for the poor, has driven home the consequences of allowing organized crime to run roughshod.

South Carolina Women's Hoops Coach Dawn Staley Says Transgender Athletes Should be Allowed to Play

NATIONAL | Apr 6, 2024

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley said Saturday that she believes transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports.

First They Tried Protests of Anti-Gay Bills. Then Students Put on a Play at Louisiana's Capitol

NATIONAL | By Sharon Lurye | Apr 6, 2024

In the past, students at New Orlean's high school in New Orleans have held walkouts to protest anti-inclusion proposals. This year, a group of students tried something different: a play, based on their own experiences, performed on the steps of the state

Jesse Watters Claims Doctors Profiteering off Trans Surgeries

POLITICS | Apr 6, 2024

On Friday, Jesse Watters, who has become Fox News' Sultan of Smug, launched a disinformation campaign against the medical profession and the trans community on the network's daily chatfest "The Five."

A Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Fails

NATIONAL | By Margery A. Beck | Apr 6, 2024

A bill that that would bar transgender students from school bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity failed Friday to get enough votes to advance.

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