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Social Media Challenges Propel Pride Flag Thefts, Arson
Social media challenges, including one called "Capture the Flag," are helping push incidents of arson, property theft, and vandalism targeting Pride flags at businesses and private residences.
SEC Lawsuits Against Cryptocurrency Companies Raise Questions about Industry's Future
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed lawsuits against the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, deepening tensions between the government and a volatile industry.
Ted Kaczynski, Known as the 'Unabomber,' Died of Suicide
Ted Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," who carried out a bombing campaign, died by suicide, four people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Trump Allies Cite Clinton Email Probe to Attack Classified Records Case. There are Big Differences
As Donald Trump prepares for a court appearance on charges related to the hoarding of top-secret documents, Republican allies are amplifying claims he is the target of a political prosecution.
Meet the LGBTQ Activist who Challenged his Caribbean Country's Anti-sodomy Law and Won
Facing ostracism and risking his life as the public face of the LGBTQ movement, Orden David took his government to court in 2022 to demand an end to his country's anti-sodomy law.
Baseless Anti-trans Claims Fuel Harmful Laws
The criminological research is clear that anti-trans laws do not help the people they are claimed to protect. In fact, these laws inflict harm on people who are even more vulnerable.
England's Health Service Says it Won't Give Puberty Blockers to Children at Gender Clinics
The publicly funded health service in England has decided it will not routinely offer puberty-blocking drugs to children at gender identity clinics, saying more evidence is needed about the potential benefits.
Laws in the Caribbean Region that Criminalize Gay Sex
Several Caribbean nations have struck down laws criminalizing same-sex relations. Still, discrimination against LGBTQ people persists across the conservative and mostly Christian Caribbean.
Elvis Presley's Cousin Lifts Democrats' Hopes in Mississippi Governor's Race
Conservative Mississippi is tough territory for Democrats, but they're pinning hopes in November on a candidate with a legendary last name.
Abstinence Not Required: How a Baltimore Drug Treatment Program Prioritizes Saving Lives
The so-called harm reduction model, which has received endorsement and funding from the Biden administration, offers potentially life-saving services.
The Story Behind Juneteenth and How it Became a Federal Holiday
For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or cookouts.
Mass Slated in Solidarity with LGBTQ Catholics Canceled after Protests
A Roman Catholic Mass to be held in western Pennsylvania in solidarity with LGBTQ Catholics was canceled at the request of the diocese after protesting emails and calls, some of them threatening.
LGBTQ+ 'State of Emergency' Declared, 'Americans Fight Back' Guidebook Released
The Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. and a released a guidebook summarizing what it calls discriminatory laws in each state, along with "know your rights" information and health and safety resoures.
Ron DeSantis-Linked Pastor Preaches Death for LGBTQ+ People
It might come as no surprise that the same Florida governor who's made his state so toxic that LGBTQ+ people are abandoning it has ties to a man of the cloth whose pastoral message is "kill the gays."
Montenegro Holds Snap Parliamentary Election that Could Determine EU Path
Montenegro was holding an early parliamentary election Sunday, which could put an end to years of instability that have hampered the small country on its route to joining the European Union.
Pope Francis Takes Doctors' Advice to Skip Sunday Public Blessing as he Recovers from Major Surgery
Pope Francis, "wisely" following doctors' advice, will skip Sunday's customary public blessing to allow himself to better heal after abdominal surgery earlier this week, his surgeon told reporters.
North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Tillis for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigration Policies
Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state's senior U.S. senator, for backing LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence policies.
As Conservatives Target Schools, LGBTQ+ Kids and Students of Color Feel Less Safe
When Tennessee began passing legislation that could limit the discussion and teaching of Black history, gender identity and race in the classroom, to some students it felt like a gut punch.
LGBTQ+ Equality Advocates Call for New Strategies after Target Backlash
Following Target's removal of products in certain stores last week, activists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new campaigns to convince corporate leaders not to cave to anti-LGBTQ+ groups.
Illinois Adopts New LGBTQ+ Protections for Community Deemed 'Under Attack'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law two measures aimed at safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people as other states move to restrict the community.