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Gender-Affirming Surgeries in the US Nearly Tripled Before Pandemic Dip, Study Finds
The number of gender-affirming surgeries in the U.S. nearly tripled from 2016 to 2019 before dropping slightly in 2020, according to a study published Wednesday.
Out Southern Indiana Egg Farmer John Rust Announces Bid for Republican Nod for US Senate in 2024
An openly gay southern Indiana egg farmer has declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
Workers in Disney World District Criticize DeSantis Appointees' Decision to Eliminate Free Passes
During a monthly board meeting, several current and former district firefighters spoke emotionally about how the free passes to Disney parks were a benefit for them and their families.
Georgia School District is Banning Books, Citing Sexual Content, after Firing a Teacher
Georgia's second-largest school district says that it has removed two books from 20 school libraries, saying the books had "highly inappropriate, sexually explicit content."
Court Battle Begins over Missouri's Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care for Minors
Missouri's Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey and the families of transgender children are in court this week fighting over whether a new law banning minors from receiving gender-affirming health care will take effect as scheduled Monday.
German Cabinet Approves Plan to Make it Easier for People to Legally Change Name, Gender
Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official documents.
Fruit Grower who Opposes Same-Sex Marriage Wins Ruling over Access to Public Market
The rights of a Michigan fruit grower were violated when a city barred him from a seasonal market because of his opposition to same-sex weddings at his orchard, a judge said.
Suspect Who Killed Store Owner had Ripped Down Pride Flag and Shouted Homophobic Slurs, Sheriff Says
A 27-year-old man killed by California sheriff's deputies over the weekend after he fatally shot a store owner had ripped down an LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside the business and shouted homophobic slurs at the woman, authorities said Monday.
Alabama can Enforce Ban on Puberty Blockers and Hormones for Transgender Children, Court Says
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Alabama can enforce a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children.
Free Disney World Passes is Latest Front in War Between Disney and DeSantis Appointees
Already involved in two lawsuits with Disney, Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees to a board that oversees Disney World's governing district on Monday launched a battle against the company on a new front.
Judge Blocks Georgia Ban on Hormone Replacement Therapy for Transgender Minors
A federal judge has blocked the state of Georgia from enforcing part of a new law that bans doctors from starting hormone therapy for transgender people under the age of 18.
Georgia Made it Easier for Parents to Challenge School Library Books. Almost No One has Done So
Georgia conservatives last year aimed to ease book challenges. But lawmakers knew a parents-only restriction would also limit them.
Investment Scams are Everywhere on Social Media. Here's How to Spot One
Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year.
MAGA World Outraged After Kid Rock Seen Drinking Bud Light
After loudly calling for a boycott of the popular beer brand after trans influencer did a social media post endorsing the product in April, Kid Rock "was spotted sipping on a cold Bud Light while attending a Colt Ford concert in Nashville on Thursday.
Calif. Boutique Owner Killed in Dispute Over LGBTQ+ Pride Flag
The owner of a boutique in a California resort was shot and killed on Friday in a dispute with a man over her flying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
Chess Official Calls for More Research as Decision to Block Transgender Women from Events Draws Fire
A top global chess official Friday called for more research into whether factors such as hormone levels and physical endurance might have an impact on players' abilities at the male-dominated game.
North Carolina Laws Curtailing Transgender Rights Prompt Less Backlash than 2016 'Bathroom Bill'
Seven years ago, North Carolina became ground zero in the nationwide fight over transgender rights with the passage of a "bathroom bill" that galvanized culture warriors, canceled business projects and sporting events and influenced a gubernatorial race.
Kansas Judge Allows ACLU to Intervene in Lawsuit over Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses
A judge has agreed to allow the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit that seeks to force the state to list the sex that people were assigned at birth on their driver's licenses.
Agreement Central to a Public Dispute Between Michael Oher and the Tuohys Is Being Questioned
In 2004, when Michael Oher was a coveted college football recruit, the 18-year-old high schooler agreed in court to allow the Memphis couple he lived with to make decisions for him about signing contracts and any medical issues.
The Fall Of Rudy Giuliani: How 'America's Mayor' Tied His Fate to Donald Trump and Got Indicted
Giuliani — feted, knighted and named Time magazine's person of the year for his leadership as New York City mayor after the 2001 terrorist attack — has seen his reputation eviscerated.