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Biden Marks 1-Year Anniversary of Climate, Health Law, Says 'We're Investing in All of America'
President Joe Biden proclaimed Wednesday his administration is "turning things around" for Americans when it comes to the economy with his signature climate, health care, and tax package.
What Did Ron DeSantis Say When Asked If One of Children Was Gay or Trans?
Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis waxed on and on about parental rights in an interview with Time Magazine because his struggling campaign is in serious need of an issue and wanted to talk to Time about why he believes being the "parents' candidate.
Former Fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has Been Charged with Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos was indicted Wednesday on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican's campaign.
Brutal Hate Crime Stabbings in London Prompt Community Support
London's mayor, along with a "RuPaul's Drag Race" queen and others, are speaking out in support of two men who were stabbed in front of a gay bar by a stranger who suddenly attacked and then fled into the night.
Florida Students and Professors Say a New Law Censors Academic freedom. They're Suing to Stop it
College students and professors in Florida are suing education officials over a new law spurred by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on "woke," saying it violates their constitutional rights by censoring academic freedom.
Algeria Bans 'Barbie' Almost a Month after Movie's Local Release
The "Barbie" movie was pulled from theaters in Algeria this week almost one month after its release in the North African country.
Target Q2 Sales Ebb on Inflation, Pride Month Shopper Backlash and it Cuts Profit Outlook for 2023
Target's second quarter sales were hit by inflation and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise.
North Carolina GOP Seeks to Override Governor's Veto of Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
Trans rights take center stage in North Carolina as GOP supermajorities in the General Assembly attempt to override the governor's vetoes of legislation banning gender-affirming health care for minors and limiting trans participation in school sports.
World Aquatics to Debut 'Open Category' Races for Transgender Swimmers in Berlin
The first "open category" swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors will take place at a World Cup event in Berlin in October, the sport's governing body said Wednesday.
DeSantis' Appointees Ask Judge to Rule Against Disney Without Need for Trial
A Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis' takeover of a board that oversees Walt Disney World, the Republican governor's appointees said in a Tuesday court filing.
McCarthy Floats Stopgap Funding to Prevent a Government Shutdown at the End of Next Month
Congressional leaders are pitching a stopgap government funding package, acknowledging the House and Senate are nowhere near agreement on spending levels to keep federal operations running.
Going to College? Here's What you Should Know About Student Loans
If you need to borrow money to pursue your dream of a college education, you are far from alone. If this sound like a lot, don't worry — we'll break it down for you. Here's what you need to know.
Florida Parents Fleeing Florida Over 'Don't Say Gay' Law
Florida's politics are driving the parents of its future generation out of town. That's according to a report released this week by the Williams Institute at the University of Southern California, and Clark University.
Florida Rep Matt Gaetz Touts 'Prayer in Schools' Law in Response to 'Degenerate LGBTQ and Anti-White Propaganda'
Hard-right GOP U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, claiming that America's public schools are awash in "degenerate LGBT and anti-white propaganda," says he will introduce a bill for school prayer.
Vandal Defaces, Attempts Arson on Berlin Monument to LGBTQ+ Victims of Nazis
In one of two acts of vandalism targeting Holocaust memorials, a would-be arsonist defaced and tried to set fire to a concrete structure that honors LGBTQ+ victims of the Nazi's genocidal atrocities.
As LGBTQ+ Residents Flee Florida, State GOP Chair Cheers
Responding to a report that a significant number of Florida residents considered leaving the state over its "Don't Say Gay" law, the chair of the state's GOP derided those who disagree as "perverted."
Watch: Canadian Same-Sex Dads Win Years-Long Suit Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Italian Political Party
It took seven years, but a Canadian same-sex couple won a lawsuit against Italy's ruling right-wing political party for using a photo of them and their newborn son in anti-surrogacy messaging.
'I Make Love to Men... in the Imagination': Decades-Old Obama Letter Reflects on Gender, Sexuality
A letter written by Barack Obama to his girlfriend when he was 21 — and now published for the first time — reflects on the "androgynous" quality of the human mind and imagination.
A Georgia Teacher Wants to Overturn her Firing for Reading a Book to Students about Gender Identity
A Georgia public school teacher took the stand Thursday trying to reverse her firing after officials said she improperly read a book on gender fluidity to her fifth grade class.
4 LGBTQ+ Retirement Hurdles (and What to Do About Them)
In many ways, retirement planning for the LGBTQ+ community is the same as anyone else's retirement planning: Save more, spend less, invest for the long term. But in other ways it's more complicated.