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As Anti-Gay Sentiment Grows, More LGBTQ+ People Seek to Flee Uganda
Homosexuality has long been illegal in Uganda under a colonial-era law criminalizing sexual activity "against the order of nature." The new law signed by President Yoweri Museveni had been widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.
As End of Session Nears, Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Controversial LGBTQ+-Related Bills
As Louisiana's legislative session nears adjournment, lawmakers in the Republican-dominated legislature pushed forward controversial LGBTQ+-related bills, including advancing a resurrected ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths.
Governor Raises Pride Flag over Wisconsin Capitol in show of LGBTQ+ Support
A gay pride flag rose over the Wisconsin Capitol on Thursday in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community as it weathers heightened attacks from conservatives across the country.
Some Trans People Turn to Crowdfunding to Leave Florida after Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
Dozens of transgender people in Florida turned to crowdfunding to help leave the state after the passage of new legislation that targets the LGBTQ+ community, including a law that curtails access to gender-affirming care for adults and bans it for minors.
Louisiana 'Don't Say Gay' Bill for Public School Classrooms Advances in the Legislature
A bill that would broadly ban K-12 public school employees in Louisiana from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom is nearing final passage after securing the endorsement of a key Senate committee Thursday.
Russian Lawmakers Introduce Draft Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Surgery
Russian lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a draft bill that would impose a ban on gender-affirming surgery, the latest move in the Kremlin-orchestrated crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights.
Fredy Alanis Recalls When Dick Sent Him to the ER
In honor of the first day of Pride Month, Fredy Alanis looked bad to a bad day he had five years ago when he nearly died after rupturing his airway with an oversized penis.
Watch: Indiana Students Take the Lead when School Cancels Play with LGBTQ+ Themes
When an Indiana school pulled the plug on a play with LGBTQ+ themes, the students decided to produce it for themselves at an off-school venue. The play was a rousing success.
Money Stored in Payment Apps Could be Vulnerable, Financial Watchdog Warns
Customers of Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term because the funds might not be safe during a crisis.
Oregon Youths' Climate Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Can Proceed to Trial, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists can proceed to trial.
Senate Gives Final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal.
100+ Organizations Call on Corporate America to Stand Firm with the LGBTQ+ Community
A coalition of more than 100 equality organizations and other groups has called on corporate America to stand with the LGBTQ+ community this Pride season, despite extremist threats.
'Ex-Trans' Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist Attacks Lego over 'Transgender Building Sets'
There's an effort underway, led by a British "ex-trans" anti-LGBTQ+ influencer, to put pressure on Lego for supposedly selling "transgender" building sets of its popular snap-together blocks.
The Importance of Oil Trading in the Global Economy
Oil is the lifeblood of the global economy, and the price of oil is a major driver of the global economy. It is also a complex process that involves a range of different players.
MLB Player Anthony Bass Shares Anti-LGBTQ+ Post, Apologizes
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass shared an anti-LGBTQ+ reel on Instagram promoting the boycott of supportive companies and faced a backlash. Now he's apologizing.
Fantom (FTM) Wallet Options: Where to Store Your FTM Tokens
As the popularity of Fantom (FTM) continues to grow, more and more investors are looking for reliable and secure ways to store their FTM tokens. What are the various options?
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Kicks Off with Protests, Parades, Parties
The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against recent attacks on hard-won civil rights gains.
LGBTQ+ People Flock to Florida for Gay Days Festival
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to central Florida this weekend to mingle with costumed performers, dance at all-night parties and lounge poolside at hotels during Gay Days.
Adult Filmmakers Ask Judge to Delay Utah Porn Site Law
Attorneys representing adult entertainers, erotica authors and sex educators on Wednesday asked a judge to put on hold a Utah law requiring porn and other adult websites verify user ages.
Republicans Get IRS Cuts; Democrats Say Little Near-term Impact
House Republicans are seeking to make good on their campaign promise to rein in the IRS with cutbacks built into the debt ceiling and budget cuts package moving through Congress.