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Ugandan Lawmakers Pass New Version of Tough Anti-Gay Bill
Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday passed a new version of an anti-gay bill that removes a clause which appeared to criminalize identifying as LGBTQ.
Hollywood Writers, Slamming 'Gig Economy,' to Go on Strike
Television and movie writers declared late Monday that they will launch a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era.
Barbie Unveils Anna May Wong Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie.
U.S. to Lift Most Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Next Week
The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
What to Know about Prescription Drugs Promising Weight Loss
Obesity is a major and growing problem around the world, but especially in the U.S., where more than 40% of adults and about 20% of children now meet the criteria.
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Sues over Removal from House Floor
Attorneys for Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr filed a lawsuit in which they asked a court to allow for her return to the House floor after she was silenced and barred for chiding her Republican colleagues over transgender healthcare legislation.
Judge Blocks Missouri Rule that would Limit Transgender Care
A Missouri judge on Monday temporarily blocked a first-of-its-kind rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to children and adults, just hours before it was set to take effect.
DeSantis Board Approves Suing Disney in Latest Tug-of-War
After Disney sued Florida's governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state's "Don't Say Gay" bill, members of Disney World's governing board authorized a lawsuit against the entertainment giant.
LGBTQ+ Lawmaker to GOP: 'I'm Literally Trying to Exist'
State Sen. Shevrin Jones can often be seen at the Florida Capitol greeting staff and colleagues with a smile or laugh, but when he's alone it's a different story.
Missouri Judge to Rule on Strict Trans Health Care Limits
A Missouri judge is expected to rule Monday on whether a strict, first-of-its-kind rule in the U.S. on gender-affirming health care can take effect, or if the new rules will remain unenforced as a legal challenge seeking to overthrow them plays out in cou
DeSantis' Overseas Trip Overshadowed by Fight with Disney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hoped his first international trade mission would generate lucrative business deals and boost his foreign policy resume ahead of an expected presidential run. Instead, he faced questions.
DIY Trans Care Evades Barriers in Missouri, Other States
With her insurance about to run out and Republicans in her home state of Missouri ramping up rhetoric against gender-affirming health care, Erin Stille nervously visited a foreign pharmaceutical site as a "last resort".
Royal Drama: King's Fractious Family on Stage at Coronation
King Charles III lives in a palace, travels in a chauffeur-driven Bentley and is one of Britain's richest men, but he's similar to many of his subjects in one very basic way: His family life is complicated — very complicated. There's a second wife, an em
Known for Laughs, DC Dinner Spotlights Risks to Journalism
The White House Correspondents' Association dinner — known for its fun albeit ferocious jabs at Washington — took a more solemn tone this year as President Joe Biden acknowledged the several American journalists under siege.
What's Behind Shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and Other Meds?
Shortages of drugs like Adderall are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. For patients, that can mean treatment delays, medication switches and other hassles filling a prescription.
Conflict over Transgender Rights Simmers Across the US
As transgender people have increasingly gained acceptance and visibility, conservative lawmakers have zeroed in on restricting their rights.
Zooey Zephyr Row Spotlights Rise of GOP Far-Right Caucuses
The banishment of transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from Montana's House floor has showcased the rising power of hard-line conservatives who are currently leveraging divisive social issues to gain influence in 11 statehouses.
Montana Latest to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors
Montana became the latest state to ban or restrict gender-affirming medical care for transgender kids Friday when its Republican governor signed legislation that exiled transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr told fellow lawmakers would leave "blood" on their h
Report Shows 1 in 4 High School Students Identify as LGBTQ
The LGBTQ community is growing, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hawaii Rep Shouts Out 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Sasha Colby
On Wednesday, Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii) took a moment on the House floor Wednesday to honor Sasha Colby's recent win and Hawaiian heritage.