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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.

As Two Women Vie for Mexico's Presidency, Why are There Questions about Their Ability to Govern?

INTERNATIONAL | By Sara España | Apr 6, 2024

Are Mexicans ready for a woman president? As two female candidates lead in Mexico's presidential race, the question has appeared in polls, debates, media and conversations across Mexico.

Eclipse Weather Forecast Points to Clear Skies in the Northeast and Central US. Texas is Iffy

NATIONAL | By Adithi Ramakrishnan | Apr 6, 2024

There's still some time for forecasts to change, but meteorologists predict that eclipse day storms could blanket parts of the path, which stretches from Mexico and Texas through Maine and parts of Canada.

Russian Gay Nightclub Owner, Two Employees Arrested Under Anti-LGBTQ+ 'Extremism' Law

INTERNATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Apr 6, 2024

The owner of a gay nightclub called Pose has been placed under arrest, along with two of the bar's employees, as Russia continues to ramp up its anti-LGBTQ+ persecution.

Where's Pornhub? Not Deep in the Heart of Texas

NATIONAL | Apr 6, 2024

What's a horny Texan cowboy to do? Pornhub has pulled access in the state of Texas in response to an age verification law.

How To Get The Perfect Shot During The Solar Eclipse

INTERNATIONAL | Apr 6, 2024

A total solar eclipse is coming to North America. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in the path of total darkness — twice as long as the total solar eclipse that dimmed U.S. skies in 2017.

Right to Children or Children's Rights? Surrogacy Debate Comes to a Head in Rome

INTERNATIONAL | By Nicole Winfield | Apr 6, 2024

An international campaign to ban surrogacy received a strong endorsement Friday from the Vatican, with a top official calling for a broad-based alliance to stop the "commercialization of life."

Giorgio Armani Bags were Produced by Exploited Chinese Workers Near Milan, Italian Police Say

BUSINESS | By Colleen Barry | Apr 6, 2024

Exploited Chinese workers employed in Italy by an unauthorized subcontractor made handbags and accessories for the Giorgio Armani fashion house in a series of supply chain abuses.

New York can Take Legal Action Against County's Ban on Female Transgender Athletes, Judge Says

New York can Take Legal Action Against County's Ban on Female Transgender Athletes, Judge Says

NATIONAL | Apr 5, 2024

New York state officials may continue to take legal action against a county outside New York City that has banned transgender players from women's and girls teams, a judge ruled Thursday.

Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate a Bill on Transgender Students' Access to Bathrooms and Sports Teams

Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate a Bill on Transgender Students' Access to Bathrooms and Sports Teams

NATIONAL | By Margery A. Beck | Apr 5, 2024

Legislative Bill 575, introduced as the Sports and Spaces Act by Republican Sen. Kathleen Kauth, was stalled for more than a year before it was voted out of committee Thursday.

LGBTQ+ Foster Youths Could Expect Different Experiences as Tennessee and Colorado Pass Opposing Laws

LGBTQ+ Foster Youths Could Expect Different Experiences as Tennessee and Colorado Pass Opposing Laws

NATIONAL | By Kimberlee Kruesi and Jesse Bedayn | Apr 5, 2024

LGBTQ+ children in foster care in Tennessee and Colorado could have vastly different experiences in where they are placed under opposing legislation advanced by state legislatures this week.

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