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Comment on Transgender Issue Roils Kentucky Governor's Race
A prominent GOP candidate roiled the hotly contested primary race for Kentucky governor with a comment that if elected, "we will not have transgenders in our school system," angering LGBTQ advocates.
Trans Employee Says BNSF Railroad Wouldn't Promote Her
A former BNSF worker who was named one of the railroad's employees of the year in 2021 for her work in supporting LGBTQ+ workers is now suing the railroad where she worked for 30 years.
Transgender Youth Sue over Montana Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Two transgender children, their parents and two health care providers filed a lawsuit Tuesday arguing that a Montana law that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth is unconstitutional.
Kansas City Considers Becoming LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City
A Kansas City Council committee will consider a resolution that would designate the city as a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care, even as the state's attorney general is proposing a new restrictions on the procedures.
North Dakota Governor Outlaws Pronoun Policies in Schools
North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that prohibits public schools and government entities from requiring teachers and employees to refer to transgender people by the pronouns they use, the governor's office announced Monday.
Illinois Moves Toward Gender Inclusivity as Others Move Away
Illinois bills that would update existing laws to be more gender inclusive and add protections for LGBTQ marriages are ready for action by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he will sign them.
New Mpox Cases Spark Fears of Summer Resurgence
A spike in mpox cases in Chicago have health experts worried that the summer might usher in another wave of infections — especially since some of the new cases are among people who have been vaccinated.
Hackers Aim to Find Flaws in AI - with White House Help
No sooner did ChatGPT get unleashed than hackers started "jailbreaking" the artificial intelligence chatbot — trying to override its safeguards so it could blurt out something unhinged or obscene.
Biden Ramps Up Pressure on House GOP in Debt Limit Battle
Fresh off a White House meeting with no serious breakthrough on the debt limit standoff, President Joe Biden is launching a new phase of his pressure campaign against House Republicans.
Minnesota Prepares for Near-total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals'
Minnesota is on the verge of banning non-essential uses of "forever chemicals."
Journalist/Activist Glenn Greenwald Announces Politician Husband David Miranda Has Died
Glenn Greenwald's politician husband David Miranda has died aged 37 after a nine-month intensive care battle following a gastrointestinal infection.
AP Sources: US Rep. George Santos Facing Federal Charges
U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
West Virginia University Head Basketball Coach Bob Huggins Makes Mea Culpa After Anti-Gay Remarks
West Virginia University men's basketball head coach Bob Huggins issued an apology after going on an anti-gay tirade toward the rival team's fans during an appearance on the "Bill Cunningham Show."
Jury Rejects Claim of Rape Against Trump, Awards Accuser $2M
A jury has rejected a writer's claim that Donald Trump raped her, but found him liable for battery in the 1996 attack. The jury awarded E. Jean Carroll at least $2 million.
Germany Proposes Rules to Ease Legal Changes of Gender
The German government on Tuesday presented a proposal for a law that will make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender.
Top Spanish Court Considers Far-right Challenge to LGBT Law
Spain's Constitutional Court will consider a legal challenge by the far-right Vox party against a new law extending rights for transgender teenagers and encouraging tolerance for sexual diversity in schools.
Bob Huggins Apologizes for Homophobic Slur During Radio Show
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins apologized Monday after using a homophobic slur to refer to Xavier fans while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.
Banks Report Tougher Credit Standards in Wake of Failures
A Federal Reserve report Monday showed that banks raised their lending standards for business and consumer loans in the aftermath of three large bank failures and expect to lift them more this year.
Chaos? Kumbaya? How the Debt Limit Standoff Might End
Time is short: The Treasury Department warns the U.S. could default as soon as June 1 if there is no deal.
Disney Updates Lawsuit Against DeSantis to Add New Events
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor.