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Jewish Groups And City Officials Protest Against Roger Waters Concert In Frankfurt
Several Jewish groups, politicians and an alliance of civil society groups gathered for a memorial ceremony and a protest rally against a concert by Roger Waters in Frankfurt on Sunday evening.
Why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Impeachment Fight Isn't Finished Yet
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
Debt Ceiling Deal: What's In, What's Out Of The Agreement To Avert Us Default
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation's borrowing authority and avoid a federal default.
Growing Number of LGBTQ+ Russians Seek Refuge from War, Discrimination in Argentina
Over the past decade, living openly as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in Russia has grown increasingly difficult.
Iowa Law Limits Gender Identity Instruction, Removes Books Depicting Sex Acts from School Libraries
Iowa teachers will be banned from raising gender identity and sexual orientation issues with students through grade six, and all books depicting sex acts will be removed from school libraries, under a bill Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Friday.
Louisiana Lawmakers Pressed to Resurrect Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
A longtime Republican lawmaker, in rural Louisiana, is facing national backlash following his tie-breaking vote to kill a bill that would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths in the state.
Disney Opposes DeSantis Request to Disqualify Judge in Free Speech Lawsuit
Disney is opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to disqualify a judge overseeing the company's First Amendment lawsuit against the GOP governor and others in which Disney says it was punished for speaking out against the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
The Importance of Reporting Workplace Injuries in Atlanta
Reporting workplace injuries helps employees who are already affected by a workplace accident, and also helps to ensure that safety measures are implemented to prevent future accidents.
Target on Defensive for Removing Some LGBTQ+ Pride Products
Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.
After Club Q Shooting, New York Woman Accused of Threats to Colorado LGBTQ+ Businesses
A New York woman has been indicted for making threats against Denver-area LGBTQ businesses in the days after five people were killed at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs last year.
St. Louis Mayor Signs Executive Order to Support Transgender Community
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones on Thursday signed an executive order designed to make transgender people feel more welcome in the city.
New British Cycling Rules Bar Trans Women from Competing in Elite Female Events
Riders who were born male will be prevented from racing in British Cycling's elite female events under a new transgender and non-binary participation policy published by the governing body on Friday.
Regulators Take Aim at AI to Protect Consumers and Workers
As concerns grow over powerful artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, the nation's financial watchdog says it's working to ensure that companies follow the law when they're using AI.
Deadline Looming, Biden and McCarthy Narrow In on Budget Deal to Lift Debt Ceiling
Days from a deadline, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are narrowing in on a two-year budget deal aiming to curb federal deficits in exchange for lifting the nation's debt ceiling.
Supreme Court Limits Regulation of Some U.S. Wetlands, Making it Easier to Develop and Destroy Them
The U.S. Supreme Court has stripped federal agencies of authority over millions of acres of wetlands, weakening a bedrock environmental law enacted a half-century ago.
U.S. Study Finds 1 in 10 Get Long COVID after Omicron, Starts Identifying Key Symptoms
About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans.
Tennessee's Transgender Care Exclusions are Discriminatory, Federal Lawsuit Alleges
Tennessee's decision to exclude gender-affirming care for its employees is unconstitutional and discriminatory, according to a federal lawsuit brought by two people who were denied such services while working for the state.
Republican-Controlled Committee Rejects Louisiana Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Bucking the trend of other reliably red states adopting restrictions on young transgender people, a Republican-controlled Louisiana legislative committee voted to a kill a bill that would have banned gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Why is Target Pulling Some Pride Merch? Company's Response to Hostile Backlash, Explained
After intense backlash from some shoppers, Target is removing certain items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month.
Trans Girl who Missed Graduation over Clothing Code: 'We Deserve Rights as Humans'
A transgender Mississippi girl who skipped graduation because school officials told her to follow the boys dress code says she celebrated the conclusion of high school with a tropical-themed party at home with family members who embrace her full identity.