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Moscow Bans Adoption of Russian Children to Countries that Allow Gender Transition
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed into law a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.
Rainbow-Laden Revelers Hit Copacabana Beach for Rio de Janeiro's Pride Parade
Thousands of revelers gathered alongside Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro's annual pride parade on Sunday, many scantily dressed and covered in glitter.
Should Sex Abuse Evidence Set the Menendez Brothers Free? A Judge Will Decide
A judge will decide whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills home more than 30 years ago.
School District Defends Decision to Punish Parents for Wearing Pink 'XX' Wristbands
School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked "XX" during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued.
Finding Yourself Shrinking this Time of Year? It Could Be 'Winter Penis'
Do you suffer from "winter penis?" It is reported to be a real thing that happens during the winter months. It occurs when male genitals shrink when the temperature drops, as a result of restricted blood flow to the area.
Speaker Johnson Declares Support for Banning Sarah McBride's Access to Women's Restrooms
House Speaker Mike Johnson said lawmakers and staff will have to use the restroom corresponding with their biological sex, a statement directed at Sarah McBride, the first trans person to be elected to Congress, months before she arrives on Capitol Hill.
NH Court to Hear Cases About Transgender Girls Playing Girls Sports and the Right to Protest Them
Two lawsuits about transgender girl athletes — one challenging a state ban at schools and the other on the right to protest their participation on girls teams — face federal court hearings in New Hampshire on Thursday.
Lawyer Claims Gaetz Used 'Adopted' Son Nestor Galban's PayPal Account to Pay Women for Sexual Favors
The ongoing saga about ex-congressman Matt Gaetz and his "adopted" son Nestor Galban, 23, took another twist yesterday when reports emerged that "Gaetz used his unofficial son's PayPal account to pay women for 'sexual favors.'"
Russian Lawmakers Endorse Bill to Ban Adoptions by Gender-Transition Countries
Russia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.
What to Know About Transgender Day of Remembrance and Violence Against Trans People
Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence. Here is what to know.
House Republicans Signal Support for Proposal to Ban Bathroom Access for 1st Transgender Member
House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress — from using women's restrooms in the Capitol.
Hornets' Ball Makes 1st Comments after Being fined $100K by NBA for 'Derogatory Comment'
Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said Sunday night that he didn't mean to offend anyone with a comment the NBA said was "offensive and derogatory" while slapping him with a $100,000 fine.
US Health Officials Report 1st Case of New Form of Mpox in a Traveler
Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.
California Man Sentenced to Life for Hate Crime in the Killing of a Gay College Student
A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate was sentenced Friday to life without parole in prison.
Three More College Students Charged with Hate Crimes after Assault in Maryland
Police in Maryland have arrested three more Salisbury University students on hate crime charges following an attack in which investigators say a man was lured to an off-campus apartment, beaten and called a homophobic slur.
Transgender-Rights Advocates Say the Election of Trump and his Allies Marks a Major Setback
Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned trans people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights. For America's LGBTQ-rights movement, it adds up to one of the most sustained setbacks in its history.
Trump Pledged to Roll Back Protections for Transgender Students. They're Flooding Crisis Hotlines
Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign. Many teens worry about how their lives could change once he takes office.
What's Up With Nestor, Matt Gaetz's 'Adopted' Son?
A few years ago Matt Gaetz was the gift that kept on giving in terms of political scandals. One of his most curious ones involves his "adopted" son Nestor.
California Man to be Sentenced for Hate Crime in the Killing of a Gay College Student
A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate is expected to be sentenced Friday to life in prison.
Trump Hammered Democrats on Transgender Issues. Now the Party is at Odds on a Response
After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.