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Louisiana 'Don't Say Gay' Bill for Public School Classrooms Advances in the Legislature

Louisiana 'Don't Say Gay' Bill for Public School Classrooms Advances in the Legislature

NATIONAL | By Sara Cline | Jun 3, 2023

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 Introduce Draft Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Surgery

INTERNATIONAL | Jun 3, 2023

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

HEALTH | By Emell Adolphus | Jun 2, 2023

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

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 2, 2023

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

BUSINESS | By Ken Sweet | Jun 2, 2023

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

BUSINESS | Jun 2, 2023

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

NATIONAL | By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, and Mary Clare Jalonick | Jun 2, 2023

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

BUSINESS | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 1, 2023

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'

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 1, 2023

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

BUSINESS | Jun 1, 2023

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

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 1, 2023

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

BUSINESS | Jun 1, 2023

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

NATIONAL | By Deepti Hajela | Jun 1, 2023

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

NATIONAL | By Mike Schneider | Jun 1, 2023

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

BUSINESS | By Sam Metz | Jun 1, 2023

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

BUSINESS | By Fatima Hussein and Kevin Freking | Jun 1, 2023

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.

Reports: Prosecutors Have Recording of Trump Discussing Holding onto Classified Doc After Leaving Office

POLITICS | Jun 1, 2023

Amazon agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data.

Trump Returns to Campaign Trail in Iowa, DeSantis Makes Case in New Hampshire

POLITICS | By Michelle L. Price, Steve Peoples, and Thomas Beaumont | Jun 1, 2023

Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail as his chief rival for the GOP presidential nomination is undertaking his first swing through early voting states as an official candidate.

Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal Goes to Senate after Bipartisan House Approval

BUSINESS | By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, and Farnoush Amiri | Jun 1, 2023

Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated. The bill now goes to the Senate.

LGBTQ+ Flag Destroyed at LA Elementary School Ahead of Pride Event

LGBTQ+ Flag Destroyed at LA Elementary School Ahead of Pride Event

NATIONAL | May 31, 2023

An LGBTQ+ flag placed in a plant pot outside of a classroom at Saticoy Elementary School was lit on fire, the flag was destroyed, and it is being investigated as a possible hate crime, according to Los Angeles Police Department.

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