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Pope Wraps Troubled Visit to Belgium by Praising Victims and Demanding Abusers Be Judged

Pope Wraps Troubled Visit to Belgium by Praising Victims and Demanding Abusers Be Judged

INTERNATIONAL | By Nicole Winfield and Raf Casert | Sep 29, 2024

Pope Francis demanded Sunday that sexually abusive clergy be judged and their bishops stop covering up their crimes as he ended a troubled visit to Belgium by responding to the outrage over the scandal here that has devastated the church's credibility.

Federal Judge Dismisses a Challenge to Tennessee's School Bathroom Law

Federal Judge Dismisses a Challenge to Tennessee's School Bathroom Law

NATIONAL | By Kimberlee Kruesi | Sep 28, 2024

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Tennessee law that bans transgender students and staff from using school bathrooms or locker rooms that match their gender identities.

Watch: After Sparking Online Controversy, Chappell Roan Confirms She's Voting for Kamala Harris

Watch: After Sparking Online Controversy, Chappell Roan Confirms She's Voting for Kamala Harris

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Sep 26, 2024

Chappell Roan has come out and confirmed that she is indeed voting for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Russian Parliament Passes First Reading of an Adoption Ban for Countries Allowing Gender Transition

Russian Parliament Passes First Reading of an Adoption Ban for Countries Allowing Gender Transition

INTERNATIONAL | Sep 26, 2024

The lower house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday gave overwhelming approval to the first reading of a proposed law to prohibit the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.

Georgia's Anti-LGBTQ+ Measures Raise Fears of Hate Crimes in the Conservative South Caucasus Nation

Georgia's Anti-LGBTQ+ Measures Raise Fears of Hate Crimes in the Conservative South Caucasus Nation

INTERNATIONAL | By Sophiko Megrelidze and Dasha Litvinova | Sep 26, 2024

Dozens of Georgians stood in tearful silence in a central square near parliament last week to mourn Kesaria Abramidze, a transgender actor and model who was stabbed to death the previous day in her apartment.

Same-Sex Couples in Thailand to Tie the Knot Starting January as Marriage Equality Bill Becomes Law

Same-Sex Couples in Thailand to Tie the Knot Starting January as Marriage Equality Bill Becomes Law

INTERNATIONAL | Sep 24, 2024

Thailand's landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.

A Texas County has Told an Appeals Court it has a Right to Cull Books on Sex, Gender and Racism

A Texas County has Told an Appeals Court it has a Right to Cull Books on Sex, Gender and Racism

NATIONAL | By Kevin McGill | Sep 24, 2024

A Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its shelves argued its case Tuesday before 18 federal appeals court judges amid questions on whether the rights of the patrons or county officials were at risk.

Melania Trump Raked in $237K for Appearing at a Gay Conservative Event - But Who Wrote the Check?

Melania Trump Raked in $237K for Appearing at a Gay Conservative Event - But Who Wrote the Check?

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 24, 2024

Questions continue to swirl around the identity of the deep-pocketed source that shelled out a reported $237,500 to Melania Trump for an April appearance at a Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser.

Watch: Gay British Journalist Opens Up about Being a Sports Writer, Says 'You're Always Coming Out'

Watch: Gay British Journalist Opens Up about Being a Sports Writer, Says 'You're Always Coming Out'

INTERNATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 24, 2024

Gay British sports journalist Mark McAdam says that even though he came out 10 years ago, athletes and other sports figures still have no idea.

2 Men Plead Guilty to Providing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin that Killed Prominent NYC Transgender Activist

2 Men Plead Guilty to Providing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin that Killed Prominent NYC Transgender Activist

NATIONAL | Sep 23, 2024

Two men have pleaded guilty to providing the fentanyl-laced heroin that killed prominent New York City transgender activist Cecilia Gentili earlier this year, federal prosecutors said Monday.

Watch: Vandal Defaces Gay Pub's Kamala Harris Sign - Twice

Watch: Vandal Defaces Gay Pub's Kamala Harris Sign - Twice

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 23, 2024

A vandal set out to destroy a Washington, D.C. gay pub's property, spray painting over not one, but two signs supportive of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Banned Books Week Starts with Mixed Messages as Reports Show Challenges Both Up and Down

Banned Books Week Starts with Mixed Messages as Reports Show Challenges Both Up and Down

NATIONAL | By Hillel Italie | Sep 23, 2024

Two reports released Monday provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide.

What to Know About Mark Robinson, the Embattled Republican Nominee for North Carolina Governor

What to Know About Mark Robinson, the Embattled Republican Nominee for North Carolina Governor

POLITICS | By Nicholas Riccardi | Sep 22, 2024

Republican Mark Robinson's campaign for governor in North Carolina has been rocked by a CNN report that he posted racist and explicit messages on a pornography web site message board more than a decade ago.

Ballot Measures in 41 States Give Voters a Say on Abortion and Other Tough Question

Ballot Measures in 41 States Give Voters a Say on Abortion and Other Tough Question

POLITICS | By David A. Lieb | Sep 22, 2024

More than 140 measures are going before voters in 41 states during the general election alongside choices for president and other top offices. The ballot questions will give voters a chance to directly decide some consequential issues.

Men Busted for Using Grindr to Commit Robberies in the UK

Men Busted for Using Grindr to Commit Robberies in the UK

NATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | Sep 21, 2024

A gang of men reportedly used the LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr to steal more than more than £100,000 (around $130,000) from multiple men in the United Kingdom over a 10-month period.

Harris Looks for Boost from Oprah as Part of Digital-First Media Strategy

Harris Looks for Boost from Oprah as Part of Digital-First Media Strategy

POLITICS | By Josh Boak and Zeke Miller | Sep 20, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris looked for a boost with persuadable and less-motivated voters as she participated in a livestream Thursday evening with former talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

Human Rights Campaign, other Civil Rights Groups Call on Major Corporations to Stick with DEI Programs

Human Rights Campaign, other Civil Rights Groups Call on Major Corporations to Stick with DEI Programs

BUSINESS | By Cathy Bussewitz | Sep 20, 2024

A broad group of civil rights organizations called on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack.

Focus on The Prelude Network's IVF Providers: Why We Do What We Do

Focus on The Prelude Network's IVF Providers: Why We Do What We Do

SPONSORED CONTENT | Sep 19, 2024

IVF requires the expertise of providers like doctors, nurses, and technicians. The providers of The Prelude Network open up about why they do what they do, helping families achieve their dreams of parenthood.

Governor Bans Use of 'Conversion Therapy' on LGBTQ+ Minors in Kentucky

Governor Bans Use of 'Conversion Therapy' on LGBTQ+ Minors in Kentucky

NATIONAL | By Bruce Schreiner | Sep 19, 2024

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of "conversion therapy" on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children from a widely discredited practice.

Poll: Nearly Three-Quarters of Queer Voters Stand with Kamala Harris

Poll: Nearly Three-Quarters of Queer Voters Stand with Kamala Harris

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 18, 2024

Savvy queer voters are standing with Kamala Harris for president, with nearly three-quarters polled saying that they will be casting their ballots for Harris in November.

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