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Australian Safety Watchdog Demands Answers from Twitter on Online Hate
Australia's online safety watchdog has issued a legal notice to Twitter demanding an explanation of what the social media giant is doing to tackle a surge in online hate since Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought the platform.
Threats Against Norway's LGBTQ+ Pride Festival Rise Following Deadly 2022 Attack
Threats have increased against next week's LGBTQ+ Pride festival in Oslo following a deadly shooting last year at the annual event, the Norwegian Police Security Service said Wednesday.
Parents Take on Struggle for Trans Rights for their Kids and Others in Conservative Poland
The parents stood by side-by-side wearing signs offering free hugs at Warsaw's Pride celebration last weekend. One after another, young gay and transgender people accepted the warm embrace of other people's parents.
North Carolina Legislature Pushes Limits on Transgender Youth Rights
Transgender rights took center stage Tuesday in North Carolina as the GOP-controlled General Assembly advanced legislation to restrict gender-affirming health care and trans participation in sports.
Hospital Turns over Transgender Patient Records to Tennessee Attorney General in Investigation
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has turned over medical records for transgender patients to the Tennessee attorney general's team in what his office confirmed is an investigation into potential medical billing fraud.
Twitter Employees Sue Social Media Company over Bonuses they Say Weren't Paid Despite Promises
Employees are suing Twitter over tens of millions of dollars in bonuses they say the social media company failed to pay despite promises it would.
Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
A federal judge struck down Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for children as unconstitutional Tuesday, the first ruling to overturn such a prohibition as a growing number of Republican-led states adopt similar restrictions.
Kylie Minogue's 'Padam Padam' Makes Rep. Robert Garcia's Pride Playlist
Rep. Garcia of California shared that he "wanted to mark Pride with a playlist for the summer with songs that I love." And Kylie Minogue's "Padam Padam" found a spot.
Italians Pursuing Parenthood Via Surrogates Abroad Could Face Prosecution Under Proposed Law
Italy's lawmakers are debating a bill that would make it a crime for Italian citizens to try to become parents through a surrogate's pregnancy abroad, even in countries where the practice is legal.
LGBTQ+ Pride Flags Vandalized at Stonewall National Monument 3 Times during Pride Month
Dozens of LGBTQ+ pride flags were damaged and ripped down at the Stonewall National Monument over the weekend, the third such bout of vandalism at the LGBTQ+ landmark during this Pride month, police said.
Social Media Star Andrew Tate Charged with Rape and Human Trafficking in Romania
Andrew Tate, a social media personality known for expressing misogynistic views online, was charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Attackers Hurl Homophobic Slurs, Set Gay San Diego Man on Fire
A gay San Diego man described a public attack in which strangers began shouting anti-gay slurs at him, with one of the men dousing him with some sort of fluid just before he was suddenly covered in flames.
Around the Town with Dr. Bill: Countdown to Pride with Brooks Brothers, Flotilla DeBarge & Cafeteria's Birthday
With Pride on the horizon, Dr. William Kapfer attended a number of Pride related events, including Brooks Brothers celebrating Pride with a new shirt & town hall panel, partying with DJ Flotilla DeBarge, and celebrating Cafeteria at its anniversary party.
Estonia to Allow Same-Sex Marriage Starting in 2024
Estonia's lawmakers approved legislation Tuesday allowing same-sex marriage as of next year, making Estonia the first of the three Baltic countries to do so.
Vatican Document Highlights Need for Concrete Steps for Women, 'Radical Inclusion' of LGBTQ+
An unprecedented global canvassing of Catholics has called for the church to take concrete steps to promote women to decision-making roles, for a "radical inclusion" of the LGBTQ+ community, and more.
Amazon, Marriott and other Companies Vow to Hire Thousands of Refugees in Europe
Multinational companies including Amazon, Marriott and Hilton pledged Monday to hire more than 13,000 refugees, including Ukrainian women who have fled the war with Russia.
Montana Officials Downplay First-of-its-kind Climate Trial
Montana officials sought to downplay a first-of-its-kind trial taking place over the state's obligations to protect residents from climate change.
West Virginia Basketball Coach Bob Huggins Resigns Hours after Drunken Driving Arrest
After his arrest Saturday, West Virginia University announced basketball coach Bob Huggins's resignation. It came a month after the school suspended him for three games for using an anti-gay slur while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.
A Utah City Violated the First Amendment in Denying a Drag Show Permit, Judge Rules
The city of St. George must issue a permit for a Utah-based group that organizes drag performances to host an all-ages drag show in a public park, a federal judge ruled, calling the city's attempt to stop the show unconstitutional discrimination.
Stalled Contract Jeopardizes Relations Between New Disney Governing Body and Firefighters
After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World's governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms.