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Russian Lawmakers Move to Further Restrict Transgender Rights in a New Legislation
Russian lawmakers approved a toughened version of a bill that outlaws gender transitioning procedures, with added clauses that annul marriages in which one person has "changed gender" and bar transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents.
Iran's Leader, Visiting Africa, Attacks Western Support for Homosexuality as Among 'Dirtiest' Things
Iran's president on a rare visit to Africa on Wednesday sharply criticized Western nations' support for homosexuality as one of the "dirtiest" episodes of human history.
No 'TQ+' Wanted at Michigan Hair Salon Says Owner in Hateful Rant
The fallout from the recent Supreme Court decision regarding a web designer refusing to take same-sex wedding clients resonated in a particularly ugly way this week when Michigan hair salon owner Christine Geiger slammed the "TQ+' communities.
Prosecutors Rest Sexual Assault Case Against Kevin Spacey in London Court
Prosecutors rested their sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey in a London courtroom Wednesday after four men testified in the past two weeks that the Oscar winner preyed on them.
Kansas Lawmakers Botched Drafting of New Anti-Trans Law, Agency Attorney Says
Kansas legislators botched the drafting of a new law aimed at preventing transgender people from changing how their sex is listed on their driver's licenses, a state agency's lawyer argued in a court filing made public Tuesday.
Ticketmaster Halts Taylor Swift Ticket Sales in France in Another Headache for Fans
The trouble between Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift's"Eras" tour isn't over — with the latest snafu affecting fans hoping to score tickets in France.
Bank of America Hit with $250M in Fines and Refunds for 'Double-dipping' Fees and Fake Accounts
Bank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for "double-dipping" on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses, and opening accounts without customer consent.
Olympic Champion Caster Semenya Wins Human Rights Case but Testosterone Rules May Remain for Years
Champion runner Caster Semenya won a potentially landmark legal decision for sports when the European Court of Human Rights said she was discriminated against by rules in track and field that force her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels.
Japan's Top Court Says Government Restrictions on Transgender Employee's Use of Restrooms Illegal
Japan's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that restrictions imposed by a government ministry on a transgender female employee's use of restrooms at her workplace are illegal, in a landmark decision for LGBTQ+ people.
Watch: Outrage as $400K Anti-Hate Crime Grant Goes to California Anti-LGBTQ+ Church
California passed a measure to provide funding for places of worship at risk of hate crimes — and then handed nearly a half million dollars to the anti-LGBTQ+ Victory Outreach Church.
Famed WeHo Gay Nightclub The Abbey Goes Up for Sale
First opened in 1991 by David Cooley, WeHo's The Abbey has grown to iconic status over the years. Now the famed night spot is going up for sale.
Lil Nas X Reported to be Among Scooter-Riding Tourists Stopped in Oslo Tunnel
Police in Norway's capital briefly stopped four Americans who rode through an Oslo tunnel on electric scooters, and a Norwegian newspaper said one of them was rapper Lil Nas X.
Mayor of Coastal Oregon City Resigns over Posts in Police Facebook Group
The mayor of a city on the Oregon coast has apologized and resigned over offensive content he posted in a private Facebook group for current and retired police officers.
Russia's First Transgender Politician Drops Her Run for Governor Due to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Russia's first openly transgender politician has abandoned plans to run in a gubernatorial election, saying that the country's latest anti-LGBTQ+ bill has eroded the support needed to register her candidacy.
Be Wary of Scams as Amazon Prime Day Kicks Off, Experts Warn
Phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significant sales events — from Black Friday to, of course, Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau.
Latvia's Foreign Minister, who is Openly Gay, is Sworn in as the New President
Latvia's long-serving foreign minister, known for his tough line on neighboring Russia and strong support for Ukraine, was sworn in on Saturday as the Baltic nation's president for a four-year term. He is also one of Europe's few LGBTQ+ heads of state.
Accuser Who Called Kevin Spacey 'Vile Sexual Predator' Admits he Joked about Incident
An aspiring actor who accused Kevin Spacey of being a "vile sexual predator" who drugged and assaulted him when he sought his mentorship acknowledged he later joked with friends he might resort to having sex with the Oscar winner if he couldn't find work.
Judge Orders Kansas to Stop Changing Trans People's Sex Listing on Driver's Licenses
A state-court judge on Monday ordered Kansas to stop allowing transgender people to change the listing for their sex on their driver's licenses, ahead of the first hearing in a lawsuit filed by state's Republican attorney general against the practice.
Ancient Rabbis Acknowledged Genders Beyond 'Male' and 'Female'
Rabbinic literature, the body of texts written by Jewish leaders in antiquity, includes several other categories besides the binary "male" and "female."
Tennessee can Enforce Ban on Transgender Care for Minors, Court Says
Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth can go into effect — at least for now — after a federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily reversed a lower court ruling.