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Kentucky GOP Moves to Criminalize Interference with Legislature after Transgender Protests
Kentucky's Republican-supermajority legislature is taking steps to criminalize disruptive protests inside the Capitol, raising concerns among advocates that their right to challenge authority will be chilled.
Instagram Blacks Out Image of Same-Sex Dads and Their Newborn
Instagram blacked out an image of a same-sex family showing two fathers and their newborn baby, labeling the image "graphic" and "Sensitive Content" that "some people might find upsetting."
Report: Trump-Backed GOP Senate Candidate Possibly Linked to Gay Dating Profile
Ahead of Tuesday's primary election in Ohio, the GOP is fretting over Bernie Moreno is confronting questions about the existence of a 2008 profile seeking "Men for 1-on-1 sex" on a casual sexual encounters website called Adult Friend Finder.
California Crescenta Valley Councilman Caught Urinating on Door of Popular Gay Bar
The council member was caught on video urinating on the door with another man.
Denying Same-Sex Marriage is Unconstitutional, a Japanese High Court Says
A Japanese high court ruled Thursday that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions.
Censorship Efforts at Libraries Continued to Soar in 2023, According to a New Report
Bannings and attempted bannings of books soared again in the U.S. last year, continuing to set record highs, according to a new report from the American Library Association.
Shakeup Continues at Disney District a Year after Takeover by DeSantis Appointees
The shakeup of Walt Disney World's governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees continued with the departure of its board chairman.
What to Know About a Settlement that Clarifies What's Legal Under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law
The Florida law labeled by critics as " Don't Say Gay " is remaining in place under a settlement reached this week between the state and parents, students, teachers and advocacy groups who challenged it in court.
Gay Rights Firebrand David Mixner Dies at 77
Author and political activist David B. Mixner was famously arrested while protesting Clinton's infamous "don't ask, don't tell" policy
Georgia Restricted Transgender Care for Youth in 2023. Now Republicans are Seeking an Outright Ban.
A year ago, Georgia lawmakers said they were striking a balance when they banned most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18. Now many Republicans want to tip that balance toward an outright ban.
Florida Teachers can Discuss Sexual Orientation and Gender ID Under 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Settlement
Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a st
A Kansas Judge Says Barring Driver's License Changes Doesn't Violate Trans People's Rights
A Kansas judge ruled Monday that the state isn't violating transgender residents' rights under the state constitution by refusing to change their driver's licenses to reflect their gender identities.
9 Jailed Pending Trial over Allegedly Harassing, Threatening 2 Transgender Persons in Greece
Nine people jailed in Greece will be tried Monday over accusations they harassed and threatened two 21-year-old transgender persons in the northern city of Thessaloniki.
Watch: Charges Filed in Shooting Death of Florida Gay Man; Suspect Had Claimed 'Self Defense'
A suspect who had sought shelter behind Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law after killing a gay man at a dog park now faces charges, and prosecutors are looking to treat the shooting as a hate crime.
Reddit is Obsessed with 'Dr. Gay Hitler'
A recent Reddit thread has brought to the forefront a little-known dentist who died some 75 years ago.
Disney Seeks Major Expansion of California Theme Park to Add More Immersive Attractions
Walking through the frosty, snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from "Frozen," or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of "Zootopia" might be possible one day for visitors to Disney's California theme parks.
Princess Kate Apologizes for Manipulated Family Photo, Saying She was Experimenting with Editing
Kate, the Princess of Wales, apologized for "confusion" caused by her editing of a photo of her with her children that was intended to calm speculation about the princess's health, but had the opposite effect.
California School District Changes Gender-Identity Policy after Being Sued by State
A Southern California school district sued by the state has updated its policy requiring staff to notify parents that a student is using a different pronoun or bathroom designated for another gender.
With Bedazzled Collar, George Santos Returns to House (Briefly) and Announces New Congressional Run
Disgraced congressman George Santos returned to his former stalking ground to attend Joe Biden's State of the Union address and to announce another run for Congress.
Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Changes to How Books Get Removed from School Libraries
Tennessee's Republican-controlled Statehouse is once again looking to tweak how books can be removed from school library shelves despite concerns that the latest proposal could result in the Bible being possibly banned.