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What to Know About Transgender Day of Remembrance and Violence Against Trans People
Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence. Here is what to know.
House Republicans Signal Support for Proposal to Ban Bathroom Access for 1st Transgender Member
House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress — from using women's restrooms in the Capitol.
Hornets' Ball Makes 1st Comments after Being fined $100K by NBA for 'Derogatory Comment'
Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said Sunday night that he didn't mean to offend anyone with a comment the NBA said was "offensive and derogatory" while slapping him with a $100,000 fine.
US Health Officials Report 1st Case of New Form of Mpox in a Traveler
Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.
California Man Sentenced to Life for Hate Crime in the Killing of a Gay College Student
A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate was sentenced Friday to life without parole in prison.
Three More College Students Charged with Hate Crimes after Assault in Maryland
Police in Maryland have arrested three more Salisbury University students on hate crime charges following an attack in which investigators say a man was lured to an off-campus apartment, beaten and called a homophobic slur.
Transgender-Rights Advocates Say the Election of Trump and his Allies Marks a Major Setback
Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned trans people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights. For America's LGBTQ-rights movement, it adds up to one of the most sustained setbacks in its history.
Trump Pledged to Roll Back Protections for Transgender Students. They're Flooding Crisis Hotlines
Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign. Many teens worry about how their lives could change once he takes office.
What's Up With Nestor, Matt Gaetz's 'Adopted' Son?
A few years ago Matt Gaetz was the gift that kept on giving in terms of political scandals. One of his most curious ones involves his "adopted" son Nestor.
California Man to be Sentenced for Hate Crime in the Killing of a Gay College Student
A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate is expected to be sentenced Friday to life in prison.
Trump Hammered Democrats on Transgender Issues. Now the Party is at Odds on a Response
After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.
Judge Hears Case over Montana Rule Blocking Trans Residents from Changing Sex on Birth Certificate
A state judge in Montana heard arguments Thursday over policies that block transgender people from changing the sex designation on their birth certificates and driver's licenses.
Appeals Court Rules Indiana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors can Remain in Effect
An Indiana law banning gender-affirming care for minors can remain in effect, a federal appeals court has ruled months after allowing the ban to take effect.
Trump Wants to End 'Wokeness' in Education. He has Vowed to Use Federal Money as Leverage
Donald Trump's vision for education revolves around a single goal: to rid America's schools of perceived "wokeness" and "left-wing indoctrination."
Oklahoma School District Adding Anti-Harassment Policies after Nonbinary Teen's Death
A federal investigation into an Oklahoma school district launched after the death of a nonbinary student has led to the school agreeing to develop policies to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment, federal officials announced Wednesday.
Virginia Democrats Advance Efforts to Protect Marriage Equality, Abortion, Voting Rights
Democrats in the Virginia legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including discussing the repeal of a now-defunct state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
Agents Search Home of Ex-Officer Investigated in School Shooting Leaks to Conservative Outlets
Part of the interest in the leaked records stems from the fact that the school shooter, who police say was "assigned female at birth," may have identified as a transgender man.
Trump Pledged to Roll Back Protections for Transgender Students. They're Flooding Crisis Hotlines
Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign.
Nov. 6 Insta Post from Iranian-Born Gay Adult Film Star Sparks Backlash
A gay porn star who immigrated to the United States from Iran shocked and angered fans when he posted a congratulatory message to president-elect Donald Trump.
Online Casino Business Models: What Keeps the Games Running?
Unlike other industries that hit a snag after such fast growth, the online casino world is set to get better. We look at how online casinos run and ways that investors can optimize their profitability.