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A West Virginia 'Women's Bill of Rights' is an Effort to Suppress Transgender People, Critics Say
Legislation in West Virginia to narrow the definitions of gender would give women no further rights and is a way for Republicans to suppress transgender people, speakers at a public hearing said Thursday.
Japan Court Approves a Transgender Man's Request for Legal Recognition without Needing Surgery
A court in western Japan on Wednesday approved a transgender man's request to have his gender changed in official records without undergoing sterilization surgery.
Ohio Backs Off Proposed Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Adults
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's administration on Wednesday backed off its plans to impose rules that advocates feared would have restricted gender-affirming medical treatment for adults in a way no other state has.
ACLU Settles for $500k with a Tennessee City in Fight over an Anti-Drag Ordinance
A Tennessee city must pay $500,000 as part of a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups over an ordinance designed to ban drag performances from taking place on public property, attorneys announced Wednesday.
Massachusetts Governor Nominates Former Romantic Partner to State's Highest Court
Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday nominated an appeals court judge and former romantic partner with whom she shared a home for several years to an open seat on the state's highest court.
Ignitable Cakes, Sweatshirts and More: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Gear Flies off Store Shelves
Stores can hardly keep in stock caps, sweatshirts and other odds and ends commemorating the sports and pop crossover romance.
Jussie Smollett Asks Illinois High Court to Hear Appeal of Convictions for Lying about Hate Crime
Actor Jussie Smollett has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to intervene in his yearslong legal battle stemming from charges that he staged a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied about it to Chicago police.
It's a Mismatch on the Economy: Inflation Wanes, but Voters Worry about Getting By
The U.S. economy looks impressively strong, but voters tell a story about an economy, a country, and a world that seems to many to have spun out of control.
A Record Number of Americans Can't Afford Their Rent. Lawmakers are Scrambling to Help
Affordable units have decreased, contributing to a dramatic rise in eviction filings and a record number of people becoming homeless.
Patients and Doctors Push Back Against Cancer Drugs' Harsh Side Effects
For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary.
South Dakota has Apologized and Must Pay $300K toTransgender Advocates
South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it.
Jesuits in US Bolster Outreach Initiative Aimed at Encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics
Even as Catholic dogma continues to repudiate same-sex marriage and gender transition, one of the most prominent religious orders in the United States — the Jesuits — is strengthening a unique outreach program for LGBTQ+ Catholics.
Town Manager Quits over Anti-Gay Pressure in Quaint New Hampshire Town
"My son is not an abomination," Jim Gleason told the selectboard in January, to a standing ovation, when he announced his last day was Friday.
Insider Q&A: Look for Telemedicine to Play a Growing Role in Your Regular Care
Telemedicine's early days of handling mostly mild illnesses like sinus infections or pink eye are fading fast.
Disney Wants Trade Secrets Kept Confidential in Lawsuit with DeSantis Appointees
Disney wants to keep confidential proprietary information or trade secrets that come out of its fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees over who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World.
Gap Inc. Taps American Fashion Designer Zac Posen as Creative Director
Gap Inc. has tapped American fashion designer Zac Posen as the chain's creative director.
Why Now Is a Crucial Time to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
A combination of inflation, increased interest rates, and the end of pandemic-tied relief, such as the moratorium on student loan payments, has led to record credit card debt, experts say.
As Investors Pile into Psychedelics, Idealism Gives Way to Pharma Economics
While psychedelics are still illegal under federal law, companies are jostling to try and patent key ingredients found in magic mushrooms, ayahuasca and other substances.
Where the Jobs Are: Strong Hiring in Most Industries Has Far Outpaced High-profile Layoffs
Blockbuster job growth in the past several months has coincided with high-profile layoff announcements by a number of large companies. It's not as contradictory as it might seem.
Haley Uses her Appearance on 'SNL' to Poke Fun at her Civil War Gaffe and Jab at a Stand-in Trump
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley poked fun at herself over a campaign misstep, but her primary target during a "Saturday Night Live" appearance was Donald Trump.