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Books on LGBTQ+ Identity and Race Targeted for Bans Last Year
A great majority of last year's banned books were found to have themes focused on LGBTQ+ identity and race.
As His Trans Daughter Struggles, a Father Pushes Past His Prejudice: 'It was Like a Wake-up'
As this father's child grew up, they bumped heads and their relationship was strained. In desperation, he turned to God and then it hit him: "She's a girl."
Federal Appeals Court Hearing Arguments on Nation's First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors
A federal appeals court will hear arguments over Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors, as the fight moves closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Italy Opens New Slander Trial Against Amanda Knox. She Was Exonerated 9 Years Ago in Friend's Murder
— Amanda Knox was back on trial for slander Wednesday for wrongly accusing a Congolese man of murdering her roommate while the young women were exchange students in Italy.
What To Know About the Arizona Supreme Court Ruling that Reinstates an 1864 Near-Total Abortion Ban
The Arizona Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in giving the go-ahead to enforce a long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions, drastically altering the legal landscape within the state around terminating pregnancies.
Transgender Catholics Say New Vatican Document Shows No Understanding of Their Lives
Transgender Catholics — as well as a priest who welcomes them to his parish — expressed disappointment Monday with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one's biological sex.
Librarians Fear New Penalties, even Prison, as Activists Challenge Books
Increasingly, lawmakers are considering new punishments — crippling lawsuits, hefty fines, and even imprisonment — for distributing books some regard as inappropriate.
Watch: Homophobic Verbal Assault Allegedly Directed Toward Same-Sex Parents, Small Child, LGBTQ+ Bystanders
Two same-sex couples — one of them parents to a small child — were allegedly subjected to a harrowing verbal attack while riding a Washington, D.C. Metro train. Authorities are investigating.
Backlash Follows Aussie Soccer Player's On-Field Slur, Official's Comments
Two out soccer players joined fans and commentators in condemning not only an active player's homophobic on-field slur, but the response offered by an official of the sport.
Suspect Faces Trial Years after Gay Student's Hate Crime Stabbing Death
More than six years after gay University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein was killed, the Southern California man charged with stabbing him to death in an act of hate is expected to stand trial.
Can't Get Enough of the Total Solar Eclipse or Got Clouded Out? Here Are the Next Ones to Watch For
Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren't along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse.
Disney Allowed to Pause its Federal Lawsuit Against Florida Governor as Part of Settlement Deal
An appellate court on Monday granted Disney's request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World's governing district.
Melania Trump Scheduled for Log Cabin Republicans Event at Mar-a-Lago
Melania Trump, wife of former president Donald Trump, will be making a rare campaign-related appearance at a Log Cabin Republicans fundraising event slated to take place at Mar-a-Lago.
Vatican Blasts Gender-Affirming Surgery, Surrogacy and Gender Theory as Violations of Human Dignity
The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices that reject God's plan for human life.
Latter-Day Saints Leader Addresses Congregants without a Word on Racial or LGBTQ+ Issues
The oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged congregants on Sunday to spend more time worshiping in temples. He backed up the invitation by announcing plans to build 15 new places of worship around the globe.
Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' Tops List of Most Criticized Library Books for Third Straight Year
Maia Kobabe's graphic memoir "Gender Queer" continues its troubled run as the country's most controversial book, topping the American Library Association's "challenged books" list for a third straight year.
Suicide of Nonbinary 16-Year-Old Nex Benedict Coincides with Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Soaring Hate Crimes at Schools
The number of reported LGBTQ+ hate crimes committed at schools more than doubled between 2018 and 2022, particularly in states like Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas, which have anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
New Survey Shows Queer Americans Feel Under Siege
The last few years have shattered records for anti-LGTBQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures, along with a rising tide of hateful homophobic rhetoric. It's affecting people's mental health.
A Fight to Protect the Dignity of Michelangelo's David Raises Questions about Freedom of Expression
Michelangelo's David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue's religious and political significance is being diminished.
Kansas Moves to Join Texas and Other States in Requiring Porn Sites to Verify People's Ages
Kansas is poised to require pornography websites to verify visitors are adults, a move that would follow Texas and a handful of other states despite concerns about privacy and how broadly the law could be applied.