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Lawsuit Says Ohio's Gender-Affirming Care Ban Violates the State Constitution
Two families of transgender minors filed a constitutional challenge on Tuesday to an Ohio law that severely limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18.
In First, an Argentine Court Convicts Ex-Officers of Crimes Against Trans Women During Dictatorship
Judges on a high-profile human rights trial in Argentina convicted 11 former officials of crimes against humanity, in the first case to focus on the former military dictatorship's overlooked practice of committing sexual violence against transgender women
Syphilis Cases Spike Among Gay and Bisexual Men
With over 200,000 syphilis cases, the U.S. is seeing the highest cases since the 1950s.
Watch: Minneapolis Gay Bar, One of America's Oldest, Hit Hard by Fire
The 19 Bar, a gay establishment in Minneapolis that's among the oldest gay bars in the U.S., suffered a devastating fire on March 22.
Chick-Fil-A Backtracks from Its No-antibiotics-in-chicken Pledge, Blames Projected Supply Shortages
Chick-Fil-A backtracked from its decade-old "no antibiotics ever" pledge intended to help prevent human antibiotic resistance linked to the rampant use of the drugs in livestock production.
Gay Men Who Use Crystal Meth Need Integrated Care
The growing trend of sexualised injection meth use — colloquially referred to as 'slamming' — is a growing public health concern due to the dual risk of transmission of HIV and other blood-borne viruses via both injection and sexual transmission.
AI Chatbots Are Here to Help with Your Mental Health, Despite Limited Evidence They Work
Download the mental health chatbot Earkick and you're greeted by a bandana-wearing panda who could easily fit into a kids' cartoon.
UN Chief Says It's Time to 'Truly Flood' Gaza with Aid And Calls Starvation There an Outrage
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres stood near a long line of waiting trucks Saturday and declared it was time to "truly flood Gaza with lifesaving aid," calling the starvation inside the enclave a "moral outrage."
Anti-LGBTQ Stickers Overtake Montana Town
Livingston, Montana police are reportedly investigating incidents of 'sticker slapping' throughout the city.
Drag Story Hour at Library Canceled after Suspicious Package and Threats, Authorities Say
A scheduled "Drag Queen Story Hour" at a Pennsylvania library that had drawn opposition was canceled Saturday after a suspicious package was found in the building and two blocks were evacuated after threats were reported, authorities said.
Wyoming Governor Vetoes Abortion Restrictions, Signs Transgender Medical Care Ban for Minors
Wyoming's governor on Friday vetoed a bill that would have erected significant barriers to abortion, should it remain legal in the state, and signed legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors.
Using Public Funds or Facilities for Gender-Affirming Care Banned by GOP-Led Idaho Legislature
The GOP-led Idaho Legislature has passed a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid.
$1 Trillion Spending Bill Would Keep the Government Running... and Ban Pride Flags at American Embassies
Lawmakers are closing in on a $1.2 trillion spending deal that must be approved by midnight tonight if key government offices are to stay open. But one provision would ban Pride flags at U.S. embassies.
No Charges to be Filed in Fight Involving Oklahoma Nonbinary Teen Nex Benedict, Prosecutor Says
No criminal charges will be filed against the Oklahoma teens involved in a high school bathroom fight with Nex Benedict, the nonbinary 16-year-old whose death following the altercation was ruled a suicide, the county district attorney said Thursday.
Attorneys Try to Stop DeSantis Appointees from Giving Depositions in Disney Lawsuit
Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies don't want the governor's appointees answering questions under oath as part of its state lawsuit.
Allergy Season Arrived Early in US. Here's How to Keep Pollen from Ruining Your Spring
More than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
'Don't Say Gay' Law would be Expanded to all Public School Grades in Alabama Under Proposal
Teacher-led discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity would be banned in public schools and displaying Pride flags in classrooms would be prohibited under legislation lawmakers advanced in Alabama on Wednesday.
Maryland Labor Attorney Becomes First Openly Gay Judge on 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals
A Maryland labor attorney is set to become the first openly gay judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after winning final confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
A Nebraska Bill to Subject Librarians to Charges for Giving 'Obscene Material' to Children Fails
A bill that would have held school librarians and teachers criminally responsible for providing "obscene material" to Nebraska students in grades K-12 failed to break a filibuster Wednesday in the Legislature.
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Barring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
Alabama's governor signed legislation that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools, universities and state agencies and prohibit teaching "divisive concepts," like someone should feel guilty because of their race or gender.