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Trump Administration Settles with Maine over Funding Freeze after Dispute over Trans Athletes
The Trump administration agreed to halt efforts to freeze funds for a Maine child nutrition program after suspending those dollars due to a disagreement over transgender athletes.
Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care
President Donald Trump's administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.
Transgender Women Soccer Players to be Banned from English Women's Teams
Transgender women will be banned from playing on women's soccer teams in England following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling last month, the sport's governing body said Thursday.
US Funds Supported Nepal's Growing LGBTQ+ Community. Now That Money is Gone
Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump's administration began dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development, most of the help centers for Nepal's LGBTQ+ community have been closed.
A Crackdown on Diversity Programs is Reshaping College Graduation Ceremonies
The University of Kentucky canceled convocations that recognize Black and LGBTQ+ students, citing the Trump administration's campaign to rein in diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
How Gay Is the College of Cardinals Gathering to Choose New Pope?
Next week the College of Cardinals gather at the Vatican to choose a new Pope, a ritual made famous by the recent hit film "Conclave." But how gay are they? Very, claims a Belgian Vatican expert.
Trump Administration Says Penn Violated Sex Discrimination Laws after Transgender Swimmer Competed
The Trump administration said Monday that the University of Pennsylvania violated laws guaranteeing women equal opportunities in athletics by letting a transgender swimmer compete on the school's women's team and into team facilities.
What to Know About the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland Prepares to Host
Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party: The Eurovision Song Contest approaches.
Conclave to Elect a New Pope Starts May 7 as Cardinals Get to Know One Another
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate.
Kennedy Center's Events Scheduled for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say
Organizers and the Kennedy Center canceled a week's worth LGBTQ+ events for this summer's World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation's premier cultural institutions.
Virginia GOP Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Says He Won't Exit Race Despite Governor's Push
Republican John Reid, the first openly gay man to run statewide in Virginia, said he'll continue his lieutenant governor campaign, denying he was involved with a social media account containing sexually explicit photos. The governor is asking him to quit.
A Timeline of the Rise and Fall of Former US Rep. George Santos
A timeline of the rise and fall of George Santos.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos Faces Sentencing for Fraud after Duping Donors and Voters
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, faces sentencing in federal court on Friday.
Judges Block Trump Push to Cut Funding to Public Schools over Diversity Programs
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
North Dakota's GOP Governor Vetoes Expanded Library Censorship Bill
North Dakota's Republican governor vetoed bills to further restrict 'sexual content' in libraries and to create a private school voucher program.
Pope Francis Sought to Make LGBTQ+ People More Welcome, but Church Doctrine Didn't Change Much
The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited, yet he conveyed that he wanted the church to be a more welcoming place for them.
Minnesota Attorney General Files Preemptive Lawsuit Against Trump on Transgender Sports Ban
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a preemptive lawsuit against Donald Trump seeking to block his administration from acting against Minnesota under a federal push to ban transgender athletes from girls and women's sports.
Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Advances
A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced — but with a caveat.