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Tariffs Could've Prevented the Great Depression?
Most historians look back on Smoot-Hawley as a mistake that made a bad economic climate much worse. But tariffs have a new champion in President Donald Trump.
Colleges Around the US Say Some International Students' Visas Are Being Revoked
Colleges around the country are reporting some of their international students' visas are being revoked unexpectedly, expressing alarm over what appears to be a new level of government scrutiny.
She Found a New Way to Be Loud and Wrong—And Ace Folks Are Over It
After years of attacking the trans community, "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling must be (as she declared in a post) "Bored of This S***," because now she's going after asexual people.
Panic Monday: World Stock Markets Plunge Again as Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs
Global stock markets extended a severe plunge Monday as European and Asian shares saw dramatic losses, the leading U.S. index flirted with bear market territory in pre-market trading, and oil prices sagged.
The Most-Challenged Book in America? Intersectional Memoir 'All Boys Aren't Blue' about Being Queer and Black
Recent book ban efforts have focused primarily on titles about the LGBTQ+ experience or the Black experience in America. George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue" is both, and tops the list.
Finding An IVF Provider Near You with The Prelude Network
As queer families increasingly turn to IVF to fulfill their dreams of parenthood, they look for providers who will tailor a respectful, individualized plan. With 90+ locations in North America, The Prelude Network is destination #1 for many.
US Sees Third Measles-Related Death Amid Outbreaks
A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January.
Transgender Activist 'Really Scared' but Stands by Her Act of Civil Disobedience
Transgender equality activist Marcy Rheintgen faces jail time for the crime of washing her hands in a Florida ladies' room. The courageous 20-year-old admits she's "really scared," but she's not apologizing.
$10M Payout to Lesbian Former Cop for Workplace Harassment, Claims Fellow Officer Put Her in Danger
San Diego is paying out $10 million to a lesbian former police officer who claims the city's cop culture includes male officers expecting female colleagues to sleep with them.
Second Child Died from Measles-Related Causes in West Texas, where Cases Are Nearing 500
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. traveled to West Texas on Sunday after a second unvaccinated school-aged child died from a measles-related illness.
As Russia's Anti-Gay Crackdown Intensifies, A Prison Death, Worsening Persecution, and Defiance Follow
Russia's anti-gay crackdown has far outstripped the 2013 law that criminalized acknowledgement of, and open support for, LGBTQ+ people. A prison death and increasing persecution have followed.
The Skyrocketing Cost of Weight-Loss Drugs has State Medicaid Programs Looking for a Solution
States struggling to cover the rising cost of popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound are searching for ways to get out from under the budgetary squeeze that took them by surprise.
Trump's Tariffs Hit a Sour Note in Landmark NYC Emporium of Sweets
Economy Candy's shelves brim with sweets from around the world — gummies from Germany, lollipops from Spain, chocolates from Japan and a panoply of candies from across the U.S.
Harvey Fierstein Says He's Been Banned from the Kennedy Center
In a fiery Instagram post, playwright/actor/social activist Harvey Fierstein said he has been banned from The Kennedy Center.
Anger Against Trump is Forecast to Cost the US International Visitors
Anger over the Trump administration's tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year, an influential travel forecasting company said Tuesday.
RFK Jr. Thinks Poppers Causes AIDS. Is He Behind the Crackdown on the Drug?
HHS head Robert Kennedy Jr. has addressed how he believes AIDS is caused by popper use. This week the FDA, an agency under his control, has cracked down on the drug's manufacturers.
Religious Right Rages After Texas Pastor Points Out No Biblical Basis for Transphobia
Religious conservatives flew into a frenzy after a Texas pastor took to social media to point out a few Biblical stats — including the absolute absence of condemnation of transgender people in scripture.
Queer, Thriving, and Stress-Free: A Guide to Natural Relaxation Techniques
Whether it's navigating identity in an often-hostile world, dealing with workplace microaggressions, or trying to balance work, relationships, and self-care, burnout is real. Here are some tips for self-care.
Tariffs Will Make Sneakers, Jeans and Almost Everything Americans Wear Cost More, Trade Groups Warn
Sending children back to school in new sneakers, jeans and T-shirts is likely to cost U.S. families significantly more this fall if the bespoke tariffs President Donald Trump put on leading exporters take effect.
Federal Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's Killing
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.