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The Supreme Court will Hear Arguments over Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Advocates for transgender rights are turning to a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after a presidential election in which Donald Trump and his allies promised to roll back protections for transgender people.
Notre Dame Primps for Its Grand Post-Blaze Return. But Why Does the Cathedral Look Unfinished?
The bells of Notre Dame are chiming again, but scaffolding still clinging to the cathedral's exterior is puzzling some Parisians, who question whether its grand post-blaze reopening is more symbolic than substantive.
Ohio Governor Signs Bill Limiting Bathroom Use by Transgender Students
Transgender students from kindergarten through college at Ohio public and private schools will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities under a measure that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that he has signed.
'AI Jesus' Avatar Tests Man's Faith in Machines and the Divine
Would you trust an "AI Jesus" with your innermost thoughts and troubles?
Ohio Governor Signs Bill Limiting Bathroom Use by Transgender Students
Transgender students from kindergarten through college at Ohio public and private schools will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities under a measure that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that he has signed.
The ABCs of IVF
Queer families wanting to embark on their parenting journeys increasingly turn to IVF. But what does that mean, and how do affirming fertility clinics fit into the picture? Here are the ABCs of IVF.
Out MSNBC Anchor 'Conflicted' Over Trump's Openly Gay Treasury Head Pick
Out MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart admitted to feeling "kind of conflicted" about Trump's cabinet pick to lead the Treasury, Scott Bessent.
Judge Rejects Request to Sideline a San Jose State Volleyball Player on Grounds She's Transgender
A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender.
A Missouri Judge Says a Law Banning Surgery, Medications for Transgender Minors is Constitutional
A Missouri court upheld a new state law that bans some gender-affirming health care for minors, a victory for supporters of the ban as a multitude of lawsuits in other states continue to play out.
Hong Kong's Top Court Rules in Favor of Equal Inheritance and Housing Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
Hong Kong's top court upheld earlier rulings that favored subsidized housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same-sex married couples, in a landmark victory for the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Judge in LA delays Until January Decision on Resentencing Menendez Brothers
A judge on Monday delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, squashing their family's hope the brothers would be released and home for the holidays.
Donald Trump's Pick for Treasury Head is a Gay Billionaire
Donald Trump has announced billionaire investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man and recent MAGA convert who has supported Democrats in the past, as his choice to serve as Treasury secretary.
Moscow Bans Adoption of Russian Children to Countries that Allow Gender Transition
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed into law a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.
Rainbow-Laden Revelers Hit Copacabana Beach for Rio de Janeiro's Pride Parade
Thousands of revelers gathered alongside Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro's annual pride parade on Sunday, many scantily dressed and covered in glitter.
Should Sex Abuse Evidence Set the Menendez Brothers Free? A Judge Will Decide
A judge will decide whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills home more than 30 years ago.
School District Defends Decision to Punish Parents for Wearing Pink 'XX' Wristbands
School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked "XX" during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued.
Speaker Johnson Declares Support for Banning Sarah McBride's Access to Women's Restrooms
House Speaker Mike Johnson said lawmakers and staff will have to use the restroom corresponding with their biological sex, a statement directed at Sarah McBride, the first trans person to be elected to Congress, months before she arrives on Capitol Hill.
NH Court to Hear Cases About Transgender Girls Playing Girls Sports and the Right to Protest Them
Two lawsuits about transgender girl athletes — one challenging a state ban at schools and the other on the right to protest their participation on girls teams — face federal court hearings in New Hampshire on Thursday.
Lawyer Claims Gaetz Used 'Adopted' Son Nestor Galban's PayPal Account to Pay Women for Sexual Favors
The ongoing saga about ex-congressman Matt Gaetz and his "adopted" son Nestor Galban, 23, took another twist yesterday when reports emerged that "Gaetz used his unofficial son's PayPal account to pay women for 'sexual favors.'"
Russian Lawmakers Endorse Bill to Ban Adoptions by Gender-Transition Countries
Russia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.