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Supreme Court Weighs 'Most Important Case' on Democracy
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections.
3 Chinese Astronauts Return to Earth after 6-month Mission
Three Chinese astronauts landed in a northern desert on Sunday after six months working to complete construction of the Tiangong station, a symbol of the country's ambitious space program, state TV reported.
Courts Decide as Religious Freedoms and LGTBQ+ Rights Clash on Campuses
Disputes over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights have led to high-profile judicial controversies. Lately, many of these controversies have begun in educational settings.
With Passage of Respect for Marriage Act, Searches Surge for 'Gay Superheroes'
The internet lit up after the Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which provides protections for same-sex and interracial couples. People were searching for information on... gay superheroes?
FDA Change Ushers in Cheaper, Easier-to-get Hearing Aids
Over-the-counter, or OTC, hearing aids started hitting the market in October at prices that can be thousands of dollars lower than prescription hearing aids.
Gay Adult Film Star Tyler Roberts Passed Away
Gay adult film star Tyler Roberts lost his fight for life on Dec. 3. Roberts had been hospitalized in intensive care in Palm Springs after suffering organ failure last month.
Iowa Caucuses, Built on Myth, Lose Place at Head of the Line
The Democratic National Committee's rulemaking arm voted Friday to remove Iowa as the leadoff state in the presidential nominating order and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024.
Russia Rejects $60-a-barrel Cap on Its Oil, Warns of Cutoffs
Russian authorities rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine's Western supporters and threatened Saturday to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it.
Pageant Celebrates Transgender Life in India
Twenty transgender women sashayed on a stage dressed as ethnic and tribal characters in the beauty pageant, drawing rounds of applause from the audience.
A Gay Man Revealed to Be Behind Tucker Carlson's Homophobic Agenda
Veteran journalist Michelangelo Signorile has uncovered that a gay man, working as senior executive producer of "Tucker Carlson Tonight," is responsible for the Fox News host's attacks on the LGBTQ community.
LGBTQ Chorus in Colorado Springs Unifies Community with Song
In the 13 days since the shooting, Colorado Springs' LGBTQ community has worked to collect itself and forge ahead. Members of Out Loud prepared for three sold-out concerts, their first performances since the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to cancel shows.
Non-Religious Voters Showing Up for LGBTQ+ Rights
"We are trying to keep church and state separate. That encompasses LGBTQIA+, COVID science, bodily autonomy and reproductive rights."
6 Ways to Boost your Credit Card Rewards this Holiday Season
Get your wallet ready — it's that time again with the holidays right around the corner. And for most people, celebration means spending.
Defeated Election Conspiracists Seek to Lead Michigan GOP
The Republicans who lost their races for Michigan's top three statewide offices after promoting falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election are not planning to go quietly.
Rail Workers Say Deal Won't Resolve Quality-of-life Concerns
The rail unions say they weren't able to get more concessions out of the railroads because the big companies knew Congress would intervene.
U.S. Cancels Trip by LGBTQ Envoy to Indonesia after Objection
The United States has canceled a trip to Indonesia by a special envoy on LGBTQ rights after the country's most influential Islamic group objected to the visit.
Dems Move to Make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st Voting State
Democrats voted Friday to remove Iowa as the leadoff state on the presidential nominating calendar and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024.
Biden Sees Economy Avoiding Recession, but Risks Remain
President Joe Biden assured Americans on Friday the U.S. economy is chugging along in the holiday season, but the very strength of a new jobs report showed that high inflation remains a recession threat.
FBI Director Raises National Security Concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray is raising national security concerns about TikTok, warning Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government "that doesn't share our values."
Musk Says Twitter has Suspended Rapper Ye over Swastika Post
Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. It is the second time this year that Ye has been suspended from the platform over antisemitic posts.