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North Dakota House Passes School Gender Pronoun Prohibition
Public schools and state agencies in North Dakota would be prohibited from referring to students and employees by any pronouns that don't reflect the sex assigned to them at birth, under a bill approved by the legislature.
Library Association Reports Record Book Ban Attempts in 2022
Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association being released Thursday.
Uganda LGBTQ+ Leader Says Gay Bill Threatens Homelessness
A prominent leader of Uganda's LGBTQ community said Thursday he was worried about becoming "homeless," describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for their safety after the passing of a harsh new anti-gay bill.
Lindsay Lohan, Other Celebs Settle with SEC over Crypto Case
Actress Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities agreed to pay tens of thousands of dollars to settle claims they promoted crypto investments to social media followers without disclosing they were being paid.
Holocaust Survivor Shares on TikTok to Educate Young People
Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.
Fed Raises Key Rate by Quarter-point Despite Bank Turmoil
The Federal Reserve extended its fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen turmoil gripping the banking system.
Launch Debut of 3D-printed Rocket Ends in Failure, No Orbit
A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its launch debut Wednesday night, lifting off amid fanfare but failing three minutes into flight — far short of orbit.
DeSantis to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law to High Schools
The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay."
Musicians Fight Threat of Tennessee Anti-LGBTQ+, Drag Bills
When Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation this month targeting drag performances and transgender youth, many musicians living and working in the state felt their community, their audiences and their artistic expressions were also under fire.
Watch: Virulent, Anti-Trans Activist Michael Knowles Starred in Queer Short Film
Virulently anti-trans activist Michael Knowles's digital footprint turned up his starring role as a queer man out to bed his crush in a 2012 short film.
'Don't Say Gay' Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud
The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay" pleaded guilty Tuesday to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud.
'Deeply Troubling': UN Rights Chief on Uganda Anti-Gay Bill
The United Nations rights chief is urging Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to block an anti-LGBTQ bill that prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
Georgia Senators Send Gender Care Restrictions to Governor
A bill banning most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies in Georgia for transgender people under 18 is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk after senators gave it final passage on Tuesday.
Doctors Question Aspects of Missouri Transgender Care Limits
Missouri's attorney general has said he will issue an emergency regulation that at least temporarily puts strict limits on transgender medical treatment for youth.
Arkansas Restricts School Bathroom Use by Trans People
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom that matches their gender identity.
GOP Leader Passes Confidence Vote after Social Media Uproar
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally's GOP colleagues in the Senate voted 19-7 that he should keep his leadership post in the wake of revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other LGBTQ personalities.
LGBTQ+ Activists in Japan Launch Engagement Group Ahead of G7
Japanese LGBTQ activists and rights groups have launched a civil "engagement group" to make policy proposals ahead of the Group of Seven summit in Japan and announced plans to hold an inaugural Pride 7 summit in Tokyo later this month.
Uganda's Legislature Passes Harsh New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ugandan lawmakers passed a bill prescribing jail terms of up to 10 years for offenses related to same-sex relations, responding to popular sentiment but piling more pressure on the East African country's LGBTQ community.
Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel's Dog Toy Dispute
The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel's and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label.
TikTok CEO to Tell Congress App is Safe, Urge Against Ban
TikTok's CEO plans to tell Congress that the video-sharing app is committed to user safety, data protection and security, and keeping the platform free from Chinese government influence.