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The Supreme Court Rejects an Appeal over Bans on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Children
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.
After Correction, Kentucky Falls From #1 Gayest State to Bottom of the Barrel
A report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute astonishingly ranked Kansas as the nation's leading state in terms of openly LGBTQ+ population. Then came the correction.
What Did you Google in 2023? 'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas War are Among the Year's Top Internet Searches
Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived.
Technology Built the Cashless Society. Advances are Helping the Unhoused
Advances are now helping charitable groups and advocates for the unhoused reach those most in danger of being left behind in a cashless society.
LGBTQ+ Activists in Minnesota Want Prosecutors to Treat the Killing of a Trans Woman as a Hate Crime
LGBTQ+ activists in Minnesota want prosecutors to treat the killing of a trans woman in Minneapolis as a hate crime, and they want lawmakers to strengthen legal safeguards to protect a community that's disproportionately the target of violence.
Scottish Court Upholds UK Decision to Block Scotland's Landmark Gender-Recognition Bill
Scotland's highest civil court upheld the British government's move to block a landmark gender-recognition law passed by the Scottish parliament, underscoring the growing divide over local control of legislation in the nations of the United Kingdom.
A New Study Says This State Is the Gayest!
The University of California, Los Angeles has some new insights on America's LGBTQ population.
Privacy Concerns Persist in Transgender Sports Case after Utah Judge Seals Only Some Health Records
Transgender teenagers who are challenging a Utah law banning trans girls from playing on girls' sports teams can keep portions of their mental health records confidential after a state judge ruled Thursday that some details are irrelevant to the case.
Free Toy Store in Nashville Gives Families the Dignity of Choice While Shopping for Holiday Gifts
During a two-day event starting Friday, selected families will shop at a free toy store, stocked with brand new toys, video games, stuffed animals, scooters, clothes, makeup and musical instruments.
Decades after Europe, Turning Blades Send First Commercial Offshore Wind Power onto US Grid
An 800-foot tall turbine is now sending electricity onto the grid from a commercial-scale offshore wind farm on pace to be the country's first.
Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.
Fear and Uncertainty for LGBTQ+ Russians in Wake of Supreme Court's 'Extremist' Ruling
Fear and uncertainty, already a fact of life for LGBTQ+ people in Russia thanks to steadily worsening oppression, has abruptly become worse — much worse.
New Salvos in Battle Between DeSantis Appointees and Disney
The reports, commissioned by the Florida governor's appointees, were the latest salvos in the ongoing court and public opinion battles between Disney and DeSantis over who controls the district.
Amazon's Internal Plans to Advance its Interests in California are Laid Bare in Leaked Memo
An internal Amazon memo has provided a stark look at the company's carefully laid out plans to grow its influence in Southern California through a plethora of efforts.
McDonald's Testing New CosMc's Chain Amid Unprecedented Global Expansion
McDonald's is testing a new restaurant format with customizable drinks and treats designed to appeal to afternoon snackers — and grab sales from competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin'.
Dylan Mulvaney Reveals She Did Not Speak to Her Mother for Six Months
The transgender influencer brought up the topic during a sparsely attended lecture at Penn State.
Watch: Family Members Slam Lack of Hate Crime Charges in Gay AZ Man's Murder, Mutilation
Bernardo Pantaleon was beaten, shot, and mutilated by suspects who bragged about the killing on social media and sent his family photos of his abused corpse — but hate crime charges have yet to be filed.
Actors Vote to Approve Deal that Ended Strike, Bringing relief to Union Leaders and Hollywood
Hollywood's actors have voted to ratify the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months, bringing an official finish to the labor strife that shook the entertainment industry for most of 2023.
CVS Health Lays Out Changes to Clarify Prescription Drug Pricing that May Save Some Customers Money
CVS Health is introducing changes to how its prescription drug pricing model works, and that could lead to some savings for customers starting next year.
Family Sues Panera, Saying its Caffeinated Lemonade Led to Florida Man's Cardiac Arrest
The family of a 46-year-old Florida man has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against one of the biggest fast-casual restaurant chains in the U.S.