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Florida Teachers can Discuss Sexual Orientation and Gender ID Under 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Settlement
Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a st
A Kansas Judge Says Barring Driver's License Changes Doesn't Violate Trans People's Rights
A Kansas judge ruled Monday that the state isn't violating transgender residents' rights under the state constitution by refusing to change their driver's licenses to reflect their gender identities.
9 Jailed Pending Trial over Allegedly Harassing, Threatening 2 Transgender Persons in Greece
Nine people jailed in Greece will be tried Monday over accusations they harassed and threatened two 21-year-old transgender persons in the northern city of Thessaloniki.
Watch: Charges Filed in Shooting Death of Florida Gay Man; Suspect Had Claimed 'Self Defense'
A suspect who had sought shelter behind Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law after killing a gay man at a dog park now faces charges, and prosecutors are looking to treat the shooting as a hate crime.
Reddit is Obsessed with 'Dr. Gay Hitler'
A recent Reddit thread has brought to the forefront a little-known dentist who died some 75 years ago.
Disney Seeks Major Expansion of California Theme Park to Add More Immersive Attractions
Walking through the frosty, snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from "Frozen," or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of "Zootopia" might be possible one day for visitors to Disney's California theme parks.
Princess Kate Apologizes for Manipulated Family Photo, Saying She was Experimenting with Editing
Kate, the Princess of Wales, apologized for "confusion" caused by her editing of a photo of her with her children that was intended to calm speculation about the princess's health, but had the opposite effect.
California School District Changes Gender-Identity Policy after Being Sued by State
A Southern California school district sued by the state has updated its policy requiring staff to notify parents that a student is using a different pronoun or bathroom designated for another gender.
With Bedazzled Collar, George Santos Returns to House (Briefly) and Announces New Congressional Run
Disgraced congressman George Santos returned to his former stalking ground to attend Joe Biden's State of the Union address and to announce another run for Congress.
Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Changes to How Books Get Removed from School Libraries
Tennessee's Republican-controlled Statehouse is once again looking to tweak how books can be removed from school library shelves despite concerns that the latest proposal could result in the Bible being possibly banned.
This Popular California Beach Town Just Voted to Ban LGBTQ Pride Flags on City Buildings
More than 58% of voters reportedly cast ballots in favor of Measure B, which would prohibit Pride, breast cancer awareness and religious flags.
In Rights Landmark, Greek Novelist and Lawyer are the First Same-Sex Couple Wed at Athens City Hall
A Greek novelist and his partner on Thursday became the first same-sex couple to be married in Athens' city hall, three weeks after the legalization of same-sex marriage in Orthodox Christian Greece.
County Leader Sues New York over an Order to Rescind his Ban on Transgender Female Athletes
A Republican official has asked a federal court to affirm his decision to ban girls' and women's sports teams with transgender athletes from using county facilities in New York City's suburbs.
Putin's Crackdown Casts a Wide Net, Ensnaring the LGBTQ+ Community, Lawyers and Many Others
It's not just opposition politicians who are targeted in the crackdown by Russian President Vladimir Putin's government in recent years. Also falling victim are independent voices and LGBTQ+ activists, who have been labeled "extremists."
Nebraska's New Law Limiting Abortion and Trans Healthcare is Argued before the State Supreme Court
Members of the Nebraska Supreme Court appeared to meet with skepticism a state lawyer's defense of a new law that combines a 12-week abortion ban with another measure to limit gender-affirming health care for minors.
Married LGBTQ+ Leaders Were Taking Car for Repairs Before Their Arrest in Philadelphia Traffic Stop
The married LGBTQ leaders arrested during a contentious traffic stop in Philadelphia were driving separately to take a car for repairs when a trooper pulled one of them over, their lawyer said Tuesday.
Church Authorities in Greece Slap Religious Ban on Local Politicians Who Backed Same-Sex Marriage
Backlash from the Orthodox Church of Greece against a landmark law allowing same-sex civil marriage intensified Tuesday, with a regional bishopric imposing a religious ban on two local lawmakers who backed the reform.
A Kosovo Court Sentences a Man to Prison for Planning an Attack on LGBTQ+ Marchers
A Kosovo court on Tuesday sentenced a man to three-and-a-half years in prison for planning attacks.
Ghana's President Vows No Action on Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Until Supreme Court Rules on a Challenge to it
Ghana's president said Tuesday his government will wait for a Supreme Court ruling before taking action on a bill that would further criminalize members of the LGBTQ+ community in the West African nation.
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona Says She Won't Seek Reelection, Avoiding 3-Way Race
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Tuesday that she won't run for a second term after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection.