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The Do's and Don'ts of Online Casinos
To truly enjoy the experience and maximize your chances of winning, there are particular practices to learn.
California's First Lesbian Senate Leader could Make History Again if she Runs for Governor
California voters have never elected a woman to the governor's office, nor a person who is openly LGBTQ. And a host of other Democratic candidates are also vying to make history.
Discrimination Charge Filed Against Michigan Salon after Owner's Comments on Gender Identity
A hair salon in northern Michigan is facing a discrimination charge from the state's Department of Civil Rights after its owner posted on social media earlier this year that anyone identifying as other than a man or a woman is not welcome at her business.
Appeals Court Frees Attorney from having to Join, Pay Dues to Louisiana Bar Association, for Now
Louisiana lawyer who objected to the state bar association's public statements on several issues including health tips and LGBTQ rights can no longer be forced to join or pay dues to the association, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Thousands of Starbucks Workers are Expected to Go on a One-day Strike
Thousands of workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks stores plan to walk off the job Thursday in what organizers say is the largest strike yet in the two-year-old effort to unionize the company's stores.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Cozy with Publisher That Said Monkeypox Is 'Penalty' for Gayness
House Speaker Mike Johnson's ties to anti-gay believes just keep coming to the surface. The latest is that Johnson has been a member of the board of Living Waters Publications, a Christian ministry and publishing house.
A Georgia County is Fighting a Ruling Requiring it to Pay for a Transgender Deputy's Surgery
A Georgia county asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday to overturn a ruling that it illegally discriminated against a sheriff's deputy by failing to pay for her gender-affirmation surgery.
Texas School Reverses Decision that Banned Transgender Student from Role in Musical
A Texas school district has apologized and reversed a decision that ousted a transgender student from a part in the musical "Oklahoma!"
Conservative Muslims in Indonesia Protest Coldplay Concert over the Band's LGBTQ+ Support
More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia's capital on Wednesday, calling for the cancellation of a Coldplay concert that night over the British band's support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Disney Says it Has $40 Billion Economic Impact in Florida as it Battles DeSantis in Court
Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as it battles Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
What's Pushing Inflation Down? More Goods, Workers and Housing
Long past its painful peak, inflation in the United States may be heading steadily back toward its pre-pandemic levels, without the need for further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
YouTube Creators will Soon Have to Disclose Use of Gen AI in Videos or Risk Suspension
YouTube is rolling out new rules for AI content, including a requirement that creators reveal whether they've used generative artificial intelligence to make realistic looking videos.
Study: Kids with Two Dads Do Better Than Others
In a study published in the Family Process journal, researchers from Belgium, Italy and California examined 67 European families of gay men and compared them to 67 European heterosexual couples.
Puerto Vallarta Makes History with Inaugural Rainbow Race, Igniting a Celebration of Diversity and Unity
In a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the dazzling LGBTQ+ Latin Rivera, witnessed a historic spectacle on November 12, 2023—the inaugural Rainbow Race.
Judge Denies Initial Request to Temporarily Block North Dakota's Ban on Kids' Gender-Affirming Care
A North Dakota judge has ruled that he won't immediately block the state's ban on gender-affirming health care for minors, delivering an early setback to families who want the new law found unconstitutional.
Watch: Kellyanne Conway Honored by LGBTQ+ Political Group — and Her Own Queer Daughter
Kellyanne Conway is a big name in conservative circles, having been an adviser to — and apologist for — former president Donald Trump. But she's also a hero to her queer teenaged daughter, Claudia.
Thousands in Mexico Demand Justice for LGBTQ+ Figure Found Dead after Death Threats
Thousands marched in Mexico's capital Monday night demanding justice for Jesús Ociel Baena, an influential LGBTQ+ figure who was found dead at home in the central city of Aguascalientes after receiving death threats.
Biden Administration Slow to Act as Millions are Booted off Medicaid, Advocates Say
Up to 30 million of the poorest Americans could be purged from Medicaid, many the result of error-ridden state reviews that poverty experts say the Biden administration is not doing enough to stop.
How Researchers, Farmers and Brewers Want to Safeguard Beer against Climate Change
Some hops and barley growers in the U.S. say they've already seen their crops impacted by extreme heat, drought and unpredictable growing seasons.
Danica Roem Breaks Through in Virginia Senate by Focusing on Road Rage and Not Only Anti-Trans Hate
In Tuesday's election, Danica Roem scored her fourth election victory, breaking through to the state Senate and overcoming a pitched effort from Republicans and their allies to use her transgender identity as a cudgel.