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Masked Assailants Attack a Journalist and a Lawyer in Russia's Chechnya Province
Masked assailants in the Russian province of Chechnya attacked and brutally beat a prominent investigative reporter and a lawyer Tuesday, an assault that highlighted a violent pattern of rampant human rights abuses in the region.
What Will Biden's New Plan Mean for Borrowers Set to Begin Paying Back their Student Loans?
Following the Supreme Court's decision to kill Biden's student debt proposal, the White House is trying again to ease the burden on those carrying student loans using a different legal approach.
Legitimacy of 'Customer' in Supreme Court Gay Rights Case Raises Ethical And Legal Flags
A Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples pointed during her lawsuit to a request from a man named "Stewart" and his husband-to-be. The twist? Stewart says it never happened.
Meta Looks to Target Twitter with a Rival App Called Threads
Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
Gunman Opens Fire at Random on Philadelphia Streets, Killing 5 Before He Is Arrested, Police Say
A heavily armed gunman in a bulletproof vest opened fire on the streets of Philadelphia on Monday night, seemingly at a random, killing five people and wounding two boys before surrendering, police said.
Activists Spurred by Affirmative Action Ruling Challenge Legacy Admissions at Harvard
A civil rights group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni.
Bishop Named To Vatican Office Handling Sex Abuse Complaints Discounted Some Victims, US Group Says
A U.S.-based group that tracks how the Catholic hierarchy deals with allegations of sexual abuse by clergy says Pope Francis made a "troubling" choice in appointing an Argentine prelate to a powerful Vatican office that handles such cases.
The Wait For US Passports Is Creating Travel Purgatory And Snarling Summer Plans
Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport.
Transgender Woman Challenges Societal Norms by Applying to Compete in Miss Venezuela Pageant
Venezuelan's enthusiasm for beauty pageants is unparalleled, and Miss Venezuela is the crown jewel of them all. With a deeply conservative society, trans influencer Sofia Salomón, if accepted, will be the first trans woman to participate.
An Anti-Trump Video Shared by the DeSantis Campaign is 'Homophobic,' Says a Conservative LGBTQ+ Group
A prominent group that represents LGBT conservatives says a video shared by Ron DeSantis ? presidential campaign that slams rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people "ventured into homophobic territory."
'Parental Rights' Group Moms for Liberty Plans Nationwide Strategy for School Board Races in 2024
Moms for Liberty, a "parental rights" group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, is looking to expand those efforts across the country and to other education posts in 2024 and beyond.
Man Said to have Asked for Same-Sex Wedding Website from Colorado Designer is Straight, Married, and Knew Nothing of Request
One of the most peculiar aspects of the Supreme Court decision to allow website designers to decline clients seeking same sex marriage sites based on religious grounds is the identity of the man who supposedly initiated the case. Or not.
Climate Activists Disrupt London Pride March to Protest Corporate Sponsorship
The technicolor, dance-filled London Pride march briefly came to a halt Saturday as climate activists blocked a Coca-Cola float to protest event organizers accepting sponsorship money from "high-polluting industries."
Prosecutors in Rep. George Santos' Case Say They Gave His Defense over 80K Pages of Material
Prosecutors said Friday that they have turned over more than 80,000 pages of materials to U.S. Rep. George Santos ' lawyers in the federal fraud and money laundering case against him.
Wider than Websites? LGBTQ+ Advocates Fear Broader Discrimination after Supreme Court Ruling
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing a Colorado Christian graphic artist to refuse to work with same-sex couples has LGBTQIA+ people across the country worried about just how far the consequences will reach.
Web Designer in Supreme Court Gay Rights Ruling Cited Client who Denies Making Wedding Site Request
A Colorado web designer who the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday could refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples cited a request from a man who says he never asked to work with her.
Supreme Court Lets Stand Ruling that Protects People with Gender Dysphoria Under Disability Law
In a win for transgender rights, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to review a first-of-its-kind ruling from a federal appeals court that found people with gender dysphoria are entitled to the protections of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Including a Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards blocked a package of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from becoming law, including the state's version of what critics call Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill and a ban on gender-affirming medical care for young trans people.
From Human Ashes to Cellphones, What's Going on with Concert Fans Lately?
From flinging bras to tossing flowers, concertgoers have long been a bit extra in showing adoration for their beloved artists — but a recent spate of artists being hit by weightier projectiles raises concerns about extreme fan culture and security.
Watch: Massachusetts Reaches out with Billboard Messages of Welcome to LGBTQ+ People in Texas, Florida
At a time when LGBTQ+ people are fleeing Florida and Texas, America's cradle of liberty has a message for queer refugees: You are welcome here.