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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.
Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Leaders Arrested in Traffic Stop the Mayor Calls 'Concerning'
The arrest of two of Philadelphia's LGBTQ leaders by a state trooper during a fraught highway traffic stop is "very concerning," the city's mayor said after a video showing some of what happened circulated on social media.
Former Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk over Firings, Seek More than $128 Million in Severance
Former senior executives of Twitter are suing Elon Musk and X Corp., saying they are entitled to a total of more than $128 million in unpaid severance payments.
Colorado Lawmakers Clash over Bills to Protect Transgender People's Use of a Chosen Name
Colorado's House was tense Friday morning as the Democratic majority pushed two bills through the chamber that would protect transgender people's chosen names.
Philly's Top LGBTQ+ Official and Husband Accuse State Cop of Excessive Force in Traffic Stop
A firestorm between Philadelphia city officials and state law enforcement is brewing after an incident on Saturday.
Scientists Capture First Ever Photos of Sex Between Humpback Whales... and Both Were Male
It was love beneath the waves, as well as a major scientific discovery, when two humpback whales — both male — were observed having sex in the South Pacific waters near the Hawaiian islands.
Iris Apfel, Fashion Icon Known for her Eye-Catching Style, Dies at 102
Iris Apfel, a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style, has died. She was 102.
Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Draws International Condemnation After It Is Passed by Parliament
A bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ people in Ghana and their supporters drew international condemnation Thursday after it was passed by parliament, with the United Nations calling it "profoundly disturbing" and urging for it not to become law.
Federal Officials Will Investigate Oklahoma School Following Nonbinary Teenager's Death
Federal officials are opening an investigation into the Oklahoma school district where a nonbinary 16-year-old high school student was in a fight before dying last month, according to a letter sent by the U.S. Department of Education on Friday.
MLB's VPL Problem — Uniform Company Strikes Back at Criticism
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new Major League Baseball uniforms that have see-through pants and other fit and design problems.
Alaska's Iditarod Dogs Get Neon Visibility Harnesses After 5 Were Fatally Hit While Training
For the first time, mushers who line up for the ceremonial start in Anchorage will have the chance to snag light-up, neon harnesses or necklaces for their dogs before they begin the days-long race that takes the dog-and-human sled teams about 1,000 miles
No Twerking. No Drinking. No Smoking. But It's Still a Party at this Christian Nightclub
The young crowd at a Nashville nightclub was ready to dance under the strobe lights to a throbbing mix of hip-hop, rap and Latin beats. But first they gathered to pray and praise God.
Has Former President Trump Gone Gay-Friendly?
Former President Trump knows how to generate headlines for his often controversial and racist views that pander directly to his Republican base. But it seems he wanted to keep a little wedding he permitted at Mar-a-Lago on the low.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Sues Texas AG, Says it Won't Identify Transgender Families
A national LGBTQ+ advocacy group is suing the Texas Attorney General's office rather than hand over information about its support of transgender children receiving gender-confirming medical care.
Shirtless US Senate Candidate Submerges Himself in Wisconsin Lake, Issues Challenge to Opponent
A shirtless candidate for U.S. Senate broke through the ice of a Madison lake Thursday hoping to pour cold water on any notion that he's a soft Californian, not a hardy Wisconsinite.