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In Blow to Russian LGBTQ+ Community, Lawmakers Weigh a Bill Banning Gender Transitioning Procedures
Russian lawmakers gave initial approval Wednesday to a bill that would outlaw gender transitioning procedures in yet another blow to the country's beleaguered LGBTQ+ community.
Federal Judge Hearing Arguments over Indiana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
A federal judge is scheduled Wednesday to hear arguments in a lawsuit seeking to block an Indiana law banning doctors from providing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries to minors.
New Report Reconfirms Gay, Bisexual People Face 'Erasure,' Suffer Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse at Higher Rates
A new government report reconfirms that gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals experience mental health challenges and substance abuse at higher rates. The report links the stats to "erasure" and stigma.
9-Year-Old Girl Harassed at Track Meet, Left Sobbing by Adults Insisting She's Transgender
A 9-year-old girl competing in a track meet was left "shaking and sobbing" after the grandparents of another girl began loudly insisting she was transgender and saying she didn't belong there.
Starbucks Denies Claims that it's Banning Pride Displays but Union Organizers are Skeptical
Starbucks is denying union organizers' claims that it is banning Pride displays in its U.S. stores in the wake of Target and other brands experiencing a backlash.
Transgender Activist No Longer Welcome at White House after Going Topless at Biden Event
Transgender advocate Rose Montoya is no longer welcome at White House events after posting on social media a video of herself and two others going topless for a time at Saturday's Pride Month celebration on the South Lawn.
Nevada GOP Governor Signs Trans Health Bills While Vetoing Another, Bucking Party Trends
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed two bills related to transgender rights and vetoed another, bucking trends from other Republican governors across the country who have pushed anti-transgender policies.
Founder of Sexuality-focused Women's Wellness Company Pleads Not Guilty in Forced Labor Case
An entrepreneur who promoted group "orgasmic meditation" as a road to women's well-being pleaded not guilty to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex, and underpaid work.
Lower House of Japan's Parliament Passes Bill to Promote LGBTQ+ Awareness, but Not Guarantee Rights
The powerful lower house of Japan's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ issues amid protests.
Trans and Nonbinary People are Often Sidelined at Pride. This Year is Different
Whether it's trans grand marshals at the massive NYC Pride parade or a photo display of transgender victims of violence at the much smaller festivals, many celebrations this June are taking a public stand against state bills targeting transgender people.
NYPD Digs Deeper into Druggings and Robberies of Gay Bar Patrons
The NYPD announced that it's going to be looking into cases of drugging and robbery targeting gay bar patrons — some dating back decades —following the deaths of two victims last year.
Microsoft Stakes Xbox Video Game Sales on Long-awaited Space Adventure Starfield
One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield.
Cases of Check Fraud Escalate Dramatically, with Americans Warned Not to Mail Checks if Possible
Check fraud is back in a big way, fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail.
Pulse Gay Club Victims Remembered on 7th Anniversary of Massacre
Across central Florida, the 49 victims killed and dozens more survivors of the massacre at a gay nightclub were remembered with the unveiling of a mural and an overnight vigil at the site of the Pulse club, the seventh anniversary of the tragedy.
Rachel Maddow's 'Deja News' Podcast a Boon to Fans who Like Her Historical Tangents
Rachel Maddow has something special for anyone who appreciates the occasional digressions into history on her weekly MSNBC show.
Spanish Soccer Stars Slam Trolls' Homophobic Responses to their Handbags
Spanish soccer stars Aitor Ruibal and Borja Iglesias, who play for Seville's Real Betis, went after social media trolls who posted homophobic remarks about the handbags they carried to a recent wedding.
Moms for Liberty Rises as Power Player in GOP Politics after Attacking Schools over Gender, Race
Moms for Liberty didn't exist during the last presidential campaign, but the Florida-based nonprofit that champions "parental rights" in education has rapidly become a major player for 2024, boosted in part by GOP operatives, politicians and donors.
Transgender Women Open Up about Their Suffering Under Argentina's Dictatorship
Julieta González stepped inside the blocky white building where the Argentine military dictatorship held her for a month, and the flashbacks began.
The Great Grift: How Billions in COVID-19 Relief Aid was Stolen or Wasted
Fraudsters used the Social Security numbers of dead people and federal prisoners. Cheaters collected those benefits in multiple states. And federal loan applicants weren't cross-checked.
Kansas Pride Grand Marshall, Mr. Gay America Aniseto Herrera-Lyell is on a Mission
As Grand Marshall of Kansas City's 2023 Pride Parade and 2022 Mr. Gay America, Aniseto Herrera-Lyell is using his public persona to promote queer rights in an increasingly confrontational America.