News
Supreme Court Rules for Designer who Doesn't Want to Make Wedding Websites for Gay Couples
In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples.
Parents of Transgender Youth are Suing to Block Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Parents of four transgender children have filed a lawsuit challenging a Georgia law set to take effect Saturday that bans most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18, their lawyers said.
Gatherings Combining Pride and Juneteenth Give Black LGBTQ+ People Refuge Where They can Celebrate
From speaking at a health equity forum to striking a pose to the beats of a DJ set at a party on a pedestrian bridge, Naomi Green spent one weekend this month jumping from one event in Dallas to another that celebrated Juneteenth and Pride together.
Tennessee Law Changes Starting July 1 will Restrict Trans Health Care and Fund More School Safety
Months after Tennessee lawmakers finished a chaotic legislative session, many of the most hotly contested laws are poised to take effect Saturday, including measures on health care for transgender children, police oversight, school safety and teacher pay.
Nebraska Lawmaker Sues Conservative PAC for Defamation, Says Online Attacks Led to Threats on Trans Child
A Nebraska lawmaker is suing a conservative political action committee for defamation, saying the group targeted her with online attacks that led to violent threats against her and her transgender child.
Florida Agency Appeals Ruling Blocking Anti-Drag Show Law
Days after a federal judge temporarily blocked a new Florida law targeting drag shows, the state has appealed that decision.
North Carolina Measure Limiting LGBTQ+ Curriculum Heading to Governor's Desk
North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday finalized legislation touted by Republicans as giving parents greater authority over their children's public school education and health care, with limits on LGBTQ+ instruction in early grades a key provision.
Prosecutor Says Kevin Spacey is 'a Sexual Bully' who Preys on Men
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey gets a thrill by preying on other men, a prosecutor told jurors during his sexual assault trial Friday in a London courtroom.
Trans Kansas Residents can Keep Updating Documents Despite New Law, Governor Says
The Democratic governor in Kansas declared Thursday that the state will keep allowing transgender residents to alter their driver's licenses and birth certificates, despite a new law aimed at preventing it.
Police Say Stabbings of 3 People During Gender Class in Canada were Motivated by Hate
A suspect has been charged in the stabbing of a professor and two students during a class on gender issues at Canada's University of Waterloo in what police are calling a hate-motivated attack.
Virgin Galactic's Rocket-powered Plane Reaches Edge of Space
A team of Italian researchers reached the edge of space, flying aboard a rocket-powered plane piloted by Virgin Galactic as the space tourism company prepares for monthly commercial flights.
Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling Leaves Colleges Looking for New Ways to Promote Diversity
Leaders of universities said they were disappointed by a blow to diversity but voiced optimism about finding ways to admit more Black and Hispanic students. Evidence suggests that might be hard.
Is the Supreme Court About to Rule on a Bogus Gay Rights Case?
The Supreme Court is set to deliver a ruling Friday—the final day of the term—about whether state anti-discrimination laws violate the First Amendment right to free speech. But the history of the case is worth noting.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions, and Biden 'Strongly' Disagrees
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
Federal Judges in Kentucky and Tennessee Block Portions of Trans Youth Care Bans
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee temporarily blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth Wednesday, handing down the rulings shortly before the statutes were set to go into effect.
Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ+ Rights Activists in Nepal Celebrate Interim Court Ruling
LGBTQ+ rights activists and couples in Nepal on Thursday were celebrating an interim order issued by the country's Supreme Court enabling the registration of same-sex marriages for the first time.
Number of Kansas Residents Officially Changing Genders Quadrupled this Year Ahead of New Law
Four times as many Kansans changed their gender on birth certificates and driver's licenses this year ahead of a new state law that prevents residents from identifying themselves differently than the sex assigned them at birth.
North Carolina Lawmakers Give Final OK to Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Children
North Carolina lawmakers finalized legislation on Wednesday that would prohibit certain gender-affirming care for children and prevent state funds from being used to provide such therapies and procedures.
'Gay Furries' Clap — and Hack — Back in Protest of Anti-Trans Laws
Anti-transgender officials have made baseless claims about "furries" as part of a broader attack on trans people. Now, a group of "gay furries" are striking... or rather, hacking... back.
DeSantis Seeks Disney Trial Schedule after 2024 Elections
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.