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Biden Dismisses Age Questions in Interview As He Tries to Salvage Reelection Effort
President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort, used a highly anticipated TV interview Friday to show voters he is up for serving another term in office.
Republicans Turn Their Focus to Harris as Talk of Replacing Biden on Democratic Ticket Intensifies
A vote to reelect President Joe Biden, the GOP often charges, is really a vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. It's an attack line sometimes tinged with racist and misogynist undertones.
Oklahoma Education Official Criticized for Anti-Trans Policies Orders Bible Instruction in Public Schools
Oklahoma's top education official ordered public schools Thursday to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12, the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into classrooms.
Austin's Aspire Fertility Models Inclusive, Affirming Care for Queer Families
When it comes to family building through IVF and other reproductive health technologies, queer couples deserve the same level of care and expert attention that any other family can expect to receive.
Trans Darts Player Excluded from Sport in the UK
Samantha Lewis, an avid darts player from Hull, England, found herself barred from participating in a sporting event — and attacked online — because she is trans.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration's Restoration of Transgender Health Protections
A federal district court judge temporarily halted parts of a nondiscrimination rule that would have kept insurers and medical professionals from denying hormone therapy, gender transition surgeries and similar medical care for transgender people.
Why Was It a Surprise? Biden's Debate Problems Leave Some Wondering if the Press Missed the Story
President Joe Biden's fitness to serve a second term in office has been a top story since his halting performance in last week's debate against Donald Trump.
California Man Convicted of Murder in 2018 Stabbing Death of Gay University of Pennsylvania Student
A California man was convicted of murder with a hate crime enhancement Wednesday for the 2018 stabbing death of a gay University of Pennsylvania student.
With Taylor Swift Heading to Germany, One City Has Taken Her Name — at Least for a Few Weeks
The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour concerts later this month.
Drag Queens Are Coming to Save America Once Again
"RuPaul's Drag Race" alums Jinkx Monsoon, Monét X Change, Peppermint, Alaska, BenDeLaCreme and Willam have launched a first-of-its-kind Drag PAC to get Gen Z voters to the polls.
Senate Democrats Tried to Relate to Chappell Roan, And It Did Not Go Well
The X account for Senate Democrats tried and failed to be relatable, and no one seemed to be in the mood.
Ban on 'Gay Panic' Defense Heads to Michigan Gov. Whitmer's Desk
Perpetrators of anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Michigan will likely find they can no longer justify assault and murder targeting queer victims with the so-called "gay panic" defense.
Judge's Order Greatly Expands where Biden can't Enforce a New Rule Protecting LGBTQ+ Students
Enforcement of a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students has been blocked in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere by a federal judge in Kansas.
Runner Nikki Hiltz Will Bring Trans, Non-Binary Representation to the Paris Olympic Games
Transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz is headed to the Paris Olympics after they qualified for the games with a record-setting time for the women's 1,500 meter race.
Watch: Minnesota News Anchor Comes Out on Live TV
Minnesota news anchor Jason Hacket shared that he was "so nervous right now" as he revealed why he wanted to take the time to come out to his viewers.
After 32 Years as a Progressive Voice for LGBTQ Jews, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Heads into Retirement
For more than three decades, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led the nation's largest LGBTQ+ synagogue through the myriad ups and downs of the modern gay-rights movement. She is now stepping down from that role and shifting into retirement.
Impromptu LGBTQ+ Protest in Istanbul after Governor Bans Pride March
A group of LGBTQ+ protesters held an impromptu demonstration in Istanbul on Sunday after the governor's office banned an annual Pride March.
Parties and Protests Mark the Culmination of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in NYC, San Francisco and Beyond
The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reaches its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the streets for marquee parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere across the globe.
Thousands Attend Annual EuroPride Parade in Greek City of Thessaloniki Amid Heavy Police Presence
About 15,000 people attended the annual EuroPride parade Saturday, police said, in support of the LGBTQ+ community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki amid a heavy police presence.
Biden Makes Appeals to Donors as Concerns Persist over his Presidential Debate Performance
President Joe Biden looked to recapture his mojo and reassured donors at a Saturday fundraiser that he is fully up to the challenge of beating Donald Trump.