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Sinema Party Switch Highlights 2024 Obstacles for Democrats
Less than three days after Democrats celebrated victory in the final Senate contest of the 2022 midterms, the challenges facing the party heading into the next campaign came into sharp relief.
France to Make Condoms Free for Anyone Under 25, Macron Says
France will make condoms free in pharmacies for anyone up to age 25 in the new year, President Emmanuel Macron announced Friday.
Griner in 'Good Spirits' in US after Russian Prisoner Swap
Brittney Griner returned to the United States Friday and was reunited with her wife nearly 10 months after her detention in Russia made the basketball star the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm.
First Out Footballer Justin Fashanu's Life Story Is Coming to TV
First out footballer Justin Fashanu's life story is coming to TV. Born in East London, Fashanu faced many challenges as a Black, gay, Brit playing a sport that is still dogged by homophobia..
Sober Curious for the Holidays
What if you could have all of the same holiday cheer without the negative side effects of alcohol? In comes Feel Free, an herbal supplement created from all-natural ingredients.
For Indonesia's Trans Community, Faith a Source of Discrimination — but also Solace
In a country with the world's largest Muslim population, fundamentalist religious views can often promote discrimination against the transgender community.
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Switches to Independent
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday that she now has registered as an independent, but she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow voting majority in the Senate.
'GMA3' Host T.J. Holmes Replaced with Out Anchor Gio Benitez
During Monday's episode of the "Good Morning America" spinoff, temporary co-hosts Stephanie Ramos and Gio Benitez filled in for Holmes and Amy Robach amid news of their affair.
How Senators 'Defied Political Gravity' on Same-Sex Marriage
It was a monthslong effort, building on a decadeslong push, in which senators implored their colleagues senator to senator, tweaked the bill to make it more appealing — without changing what it would do — and enlisted key outside allies to help.
NC Power Grid Attack Stokes Fear in Rural LGBTQ+ Community
As shootings at two electrical substations cut power to thousands of central North Carolina homes last weekend, they also sparked widespread speculation that the days-long blackout might be the latest of several attempts to shut down a local drag show.
Colorado Shooter's 2021 Case Dropped for Lack of Cooperation
The Colorado Springs gay nightclub shooter had charges dropped in a 2021 bomb threat case after family members who were terrorized in the incident refused to cooperate, according to the district attorney and court documents unsealed Thursday.
Brittney Griner Back Home in US after Russian Prisoner Swap
Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday, nearly 10 months after the basketball star's detention in Russia made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm.
'Don't Say Gay' Florida Lawmaker Resigns Amid Fraud Charges
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay" resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses.
U.S. Keeps Eye on China's Space Activities for Potential Risks
The U.S. is closely monitoring Chinese activities that potentially threaten American assets in space as debris rapidly accumulates in low Earth orbit, the head of United States military operations in space said Friday.
Women Sue Musk's Twitter Alleging Discriminatory Layoffs
Two women who lost their jobs at Twitter when billionaire Elon Musk took over are suing the company in federal court, claiming that last month's abrupt mass layoffs disproportionately affected female employees.
Boo Hoo! GOP Missouri Rep Gets Teary When Arguing Against Same Sex Marriage
The House passed the Respect for Marriage Act Thursday, codifying federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples. Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler was so moved against the bill she broke into tears.
Judge Unseals Docs in Gay Bar Shooting Suspect's Past Case
A judge unsealed a dropped bomb threat case Thursday against the Colorado gay bar shooting suspect who threatened to become the "next mass killer" over a year before allegedly killing five people and wounding seventeen others at the LGBTQ enclave Club Q.
Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Unions Clears Congress
The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
Lead Sponsor of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Busted for Alleged Fraud
The Republican state representative who was the lead sponsor of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law faces decades in prison for allegedly defrauding the government's pandemic loan program for $150,000.
Christian Walker Celebrates Dad Herschel's Loss in Senate Race
Liberals celebrated the loss of Herschel Walker to incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, but so did at least one conservative: Walker's son and right-wing influencer, Christian Walker.