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Move to Strip Gender Rights from Iowa's Civil Rights Law Rejected by Legislators
Iowa lawmakers on Wednesday declined to advance a bill that would have stripped gender identity from the state's civil rights law, a proposal that opponents said could have subjected LGBTQ+ Iowans to discrimination in education, housing and public spaces.
Headlines, Calls for Answers After Seattle Gay Bars Raided
Law enforcement in Seattle issued citations at two popular gay bars in what the local queer community — and LGBTQ+ establishments — say were "raids" like those of the bad old days. Now there's a call for answers.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis
A federal judge dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company's hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World.
Two Gay Bars in Seattle Were Just Raided By the Police, Fire, and Liquor Board
Seattle's Joint Enforcement Team reportedly entered two popular bars and issued citations.
Utah Joins 10 Other States in Regulating Bathroom Access for Transgender People
Utah became the latest state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people.
Tax Season is Under Way. Here are Some Tips to Navigate It.
Tax season began Monday. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible.
Prisoners in the US are Part of a Hidden Workforce Linked to Hundreds of Popular Food Brands
A hidden path to America's dinner tables begins here, at an unlikely source — a former Southern slave plantation that is now the country's largest maximum-security prison.
Utah Poised to Become the Next State to Regulate Bathroom Access for Transgender People
Utah is poised to become the next state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people after its Republican-controlled Legislature passed a measure on Friday.
Most Americans Feel They Pay too Much in Taxes, AP-NORC Poll Finds
A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll.
Climate Activists Throw Soup at Glass Protecting Mona Lisa in Paris as Farmers' Protests Continue
Two climate activists hurled soup Sunday at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.
Donald Trump Must Pay An Additional $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation Case, Jury Says
A jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll on Friday in a stinging and expensive rebuke to former President Donald Trump for his continued social media attacks against the longtime advice columnist over her claims that he sexually assaulted her.
NFL Announces 'Pride Night' at Super Bowl LVIII With No Openly Gay Players
The NFL will host its third annual 'A Night of Pride' on Feb. 7, leading up to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
Transgender Veterans Sue to have Gender-Affirming Surgery Covered by Department of Veteran Affairs
A group of transgender veterans filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to begin providing and paying for gender-affirming surgeries.
GM's Cruise Robotaxi Service Targeted in Justice Department Inquiry into San Francisco Collision
General Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a gruesome collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.
National Survey: Nearly 30% of Gen Z Adults Identify as LGBTQ
More than 1 in 4 Gen Z adults in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
Spanish Matador Mario Alcalde Comes Out as 'Pansexual'
Meet Spain's first out matador. In an interview with Il Mundo, Madrid-born Mario Alcalde said, ""I'm pansexual." He hopes to change to anti-bullfighting attitude he sees gay men have to the sport.
'New Fire Island' - Pipe Dream? Or Vision for a Happy Gay Future?
A small group of gay men have an idea for a "New Fire Island" that they say will offer all the gay vibes and beachside glamor of the original but be more affordable — and European.
Ohio Bans Gender-Affirming Care and Restricts Transgender Athletes Despite GOP Governor's Veto
Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender women's and girls' participation on sports teams, a move that has families of transgender children scrambling over how best to care for them.
West Virginia GOP Majority Pushes Contentious Bills Arming Teachers, Restricting Bathrooms, Books
West Virginia's Republican-dominated Legislature pushed forward a slate of contentious bills Wednesday that would arm teachers, allow people to sue libraries over books that offend them and restrict where transgender kids can use the bathroom at school.
What to Do if You're Concerned You Might Be Laid Off — or if You've Lost Your Job
If you're worried you could be laid off — or if you've lost your job — personal finance professionals and career advisers have recommendations for how to cope.