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Florida Law Targeting Drag Shows Can't be Enforced for Now, Appellate Court Says
A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being, according to a federal appeals court decision.
A Japanese Court Rules it's Unconstitutional to Require Surgery for a Change of Gender on Documents
A court in central Japan ruled Thursday that it is unconstitutional to require a transgender person to undergo surgery to remove their current reproductive organs in order for them to receive documentation under their new gender.
Murdered Queer Journalist Josh Kruger Accused of Blackmail, Drug Use by Suspect's Family
The family of the 19-year-old man accused of shooting queer Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger seven times claims that he did so because he was being blackmailed.
Queer-Friendly Guadalajara Makes Perfect Host for November's Gay Games
When the pandemic hampered Hong Kong's ability to host the next Gay Games, Guadalajara stepped in. Outside of Latin America, it may not be a top name among LGBTQ+-friendly cities, but it should be.
Voters in Iowa Community to Decide Whether to Give City Council More Control over Library Books
The effort follows attempts by some community members two years ago to ban or restrict access to Maia Kobabe's LGBTQ+ memoir "Gender Queer" at the library. The library board eventually voted to keep the book.
Trans Residents in North Carolina, Montana File Lawsuits Challenging New State Restrictions
Transgender residents of North Carolina and Montana added Wednesday to a growing list of lawsuits challenging the recent onslaught of Republican state laws aimed at transgender individuals.
Ex-wrestlers Claim Jim Jordan Is Unfit for Speakership, Say He Helped Cover Up Ohio State Sexual Abuse Scandal
Rep. Jim Jordan again accused of covering pp Ohio State sexual abuse scandal. Ex-wrestlers Call him unfit to be Chairman of the House.
Activist Romaine Patterson Remembers Her Friend Matthew Shepard in New Doc
Romaine Patterson was a friend to the Matthew Shepard. His death 25 years ago has shaped her life.
NHL Issues Updated Theme Night Guidance, which Includes Ban on Players Using Pride Tape on the Ice
The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for the Pride nights that have become a hot-button issue in hockey.
'The Laramie Project' Stages a Special Reading in Wyoming on the 25th Anniversary of Matthew Shepard Murder
This 25th anniversary of the tragic murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard has triggered deep sadness for theater director Moisés Kaufman, who turned the horror into art with "The Laramie Project."
Gay Man's Disneyland Proposal Had a Sweet Surprise
The Magic Kingdom got a little more magical, and a lot more romantic, when a gay man proposed to his longtime partner at Disneyland — and his partner pulled out a ring of his own and proposed right back.
Rep. George Santos Faces New Charges he Stole Donor IDs, Made Unauthorized Charges to their Credit Cards
A new indictment filed Tuesday charged U.S. Rep. George Santos with stealing the identities of donors to his campaign and then using their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges.
White House Blasts Anti-LGBTQ+ Social Media Attacks on Out Department of the Interior Spokesperson
The anti-LGBTQ+ account Libs of TikTok, which is on X, swooped to a new low with attacks on an openly gay spokesperson for the Department of the Interior, and the White House clapped back.
Federal Judge in Oklahoma Clears the Way for a Ban on Medical Care for Transgender Young People
A federal judge in Tulsa declined to stop a new law from taking effect that makes it a felony crime for health care workers in Oklahoma to provide gender-affirming medical care to young transgender people.
Alabama Library Mistakenly Adds Children's Book to 'Explicit' List because of Author's Name
An Alabama public library mistakenly added a children's picture book to a list of potentially inappropriate titles because the author's last name is "Gay," the library's director said.
'Oh, Daddy... Frank Biden?' Revealing Pic of President's Brother Turns Up on Gay Hookup Site
Frank Biden, President Biden's younger brother, admitted that it was his revealing pic that was posted on a gay hookup site. He claims he was hacked.
What Went Wrong? Questions Emerge Over Israel's Intelligence Prowess After Hamas Attack
For Palestinians in Gaza, Israel's eyes are never very far away. Surveillance drones buzz constantly from the skies. The highly-secured border is awash with security cameras and soldiers on guard. Intelligence agencies work sources and cyber capabilities
How Third-Party and Independent Candidates Could Threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist and scion of the storied Democratic dynasty, is expected to launch an independent or third-party presidential bid on Monday. Cornel West to follow.
Israel Vows Complete Siege of Gaza as it Strikes the Palestinian Territory After Incursion by Hamas
Israel's military ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip on Monday, halting entry of food, fuel and supplies to its 2.3 million people as it pounded the Hamas-ruled territory with waves of airstrikes in retaliation for the militants' bloody weekend in
RFK Jr. Is Expected to Drop his Democratic Primary Bid and Launch an Independent or Third-Party Run
Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce Monday that he will drop his Democratic bid for president and run as an independent or third-party candidate.