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Biden will Give the State of the Union Address March 7 in a 'Moment of Great Challenge' for the US
This year's speech will offer an opportunity for Biden to detail his broader vision and policy priorities as he campaigns for reelection in November.
At Florida's only Public HBCU, Students Watch Warily for Political Influence on Teaching of Race
At Florida's only public historically Black university, some students now fear political constraints might get in the way of teaching parts of their history.
DeSantis and Haley are Battling to Emerge in Iowa as the Preferred Republican Alternative to Trump
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are in an increasingly testy contest to emerge in Iowa as the preferred alternative to former President Donald Trump for the party's 2024 nomination.
Residents Across Eastern U.S. and New England Hunker Down as Snow, Ice, Freezing Rain Approaches
Residents across the eastern U.S., particularly in New England, are gassing up their snow blowers and dusting off their shovels as they gear up for a wintry mix of precipitation bearing down on the region.
Burundi's President Calls for 'Stoning' Gays - 'That's What They Deserve'
The president of the African nation Burundi called for the stoning of gays and said, "That's what they deserve."
Report: 'Arctic Nations' Represent 'Hope Spots' for LGBTQ+ Equality
A number of "Arctic countries" score high on LGBTQ+ equality — higher than the United States, which weighs in with a score of only 76, a new report says. Russia is a glaring exception with a score of 31.
On Jan. 6 Many Republicans Blamed Trump for the Capitol Riot. Now they Endorse his Presidential Bid
Trump is now backed by many of the Republican leaders who fled for their lives and hid from the rioters, even some who had condemned Trump.
Poll Shows Gen Z Adopting Their Own Labels for Sexuality
Could labels for sexuality like "gay" and "lesbian" disappear along with baby boomers, Gen Xers, and, eventually, millennials? Perhaps, if Gen Z's preferences hold steady.
More Anti-LGBTQ+ State Laws Coming into Effect
Laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are among new state measures, along with laws on ghost guns, online pornography, and other issues.
Ohio Governor Signs Order Barring Minors from Gender-affirming Surgery as Veto Override Looms
After vetoing legislation to ban all forms of gender-affirming care for minors in Ohio, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order barring Ohioans from transgender surgeries until they're 18.
Uganda Gay Activist Blames Knife Attack on a Worsening Climate of Intolerance
A gay rights activist in Uganda who was stabbed by unknown assailants attributed the attack to what he described as a growing intolerance of the LGBTQ+ community fueled by politicians.
Massachusetts Voters Become Latest to Try and Keep Trump off Ballot over Jan. 6 Attack
Five Republican and Democratic voters in Massachusetts have become the latest to challenge former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the Republican primary election ballot.
Carnival Begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, King Cakes, Joan of Arc Parade
The countdown to Mardi Gras begins in New Orleans as Carnival season kicks off with costumed revelers and a brass band set for a nighttime ride down historic St. Charles Avenue.
Flu and COVID Infections Got Worse Over the Holidays, with More Misery Expected, CDC Says
The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it's too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to a likely spike in illnesses.
Dozens More Jeffrey Epstein Documents are Now Public. Here's What We Know So Far
The plan to release the documents had prompted rumors that they contained a list of "clients" or "co-conspirators," and misinformation about their contents is continuing to run rampant on social media.
Biden Warns Against Trump Reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
President Joe Biden warned that Donald Trump's election bid poses a grave threat to the country, the day before the third anniversary of the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol by then-President Trump's supporters.
Vatican Says No Heresy in Allowing Blessings for Same-Sex Couples after Pushback by Some Bishops
After pushback by some bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere, the Vatican on Thursday defended the recent move by Pope Francis to allow blessings for same-sex couples, insisting there is nothing "heretical" involved.
Ugandan Police Say Gay Rights Activist in Critical Condition after Knife Attack
A well-known gay rights activist in Uganda who was stabbed by unknown assailants this week attributed the attack to what he described Thursday as a growing intolerance of the LGBTQ+ community fueled by politicians.
'Drag Race UK' Star The Vivienne Recounts 'Barrage of Abuse' During Homophobic Attack
The Vivienne said the incident caused "stress, anguish and ongoing trauma."
Judge Rules Former Clerk who Refused to Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Must Pay $260,000 in Fees, Costs
Former county clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage licenses in Kentucky to same-sex couples, must pay a total of $260,104 in fees and expenses to attorneys who represented one couple, according to a federal judge's ruling.