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US Sees Third Measles-Related Death Amid Outbreaks
A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January.
Transgender Activist 'Really Scared' but Stands by Her Act of Civil Disobedience
Transgender equality activist Marcy Rheintgen faces jail time for the crime of washing her hands in a Florida ladies' room. The courageous 20-year-old admits she's "really scared," but she's not apologizing.
$10M Payout to Lesbian Former Cop for Workplace Harassment, Claims Fellow Officer Put Her in Danger
San Diego is paying out $10 million to a lesbian former police officer who claims the city's cop culture includes male officers expecting female colleagues to sleep with them.
Second Child Died from Measles-Related Causes in West Texas, where Cases Are Nearing 500
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. traveled to West Texas on Sunday after a second unvaccinated school-aged child died from a measles-related illness.
As Russia's Anti-Gay Crackdown Intensifies, A Prison Death, Worsening Persecution, and Defiance Follow
Russia's anti-gay crackdown has far outstripped the 2013 law that criminalized acknowledgement of, and open support for, LGBTQ+ people. A prison death and increasing persecution have followed.
The Skyrocketing Cost of Weight-Loss Drugs has State Medicaid Programs Looking for a Solution
States struggling to cover the rising cost of popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound are searching for ways to get out from under the budgetary squeeze that took them by surprise.
Trump's Tariffs Hit a Sour Note in Landmark NYC Emporium of Sweets
Economy Candy's shelves brim with sweets from around the world — gummies from Germany, lollipops from Spain, chocolates from Japan and a panoply of candies from across the U.S.
Harvey Fierstein Says He's Been Banned from the Kennedy Center
In a fiery Instagram post, playwright/actor/social activist Harvey Fierstein said he has been banned from The Kennedy Center.
Anger Against Trump is Forecast to Cost the US International Visitors
Anger over the Trump administration's tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year, an influential travel forecasting company said Tuesday.
RFK Jr. Thinks Poppers Causes AIDS. Is He Behind the Crackdown on the Drug?
HHS head Robert Kennedy Jr. has addressed how he believes AIDS is caused by popper use. This week the FDA, an agency under his control, has cracked down on the drug's manufacturers.
Religious Right Rages After Texas Pastor Points Out No Biblical Basis for Transphobia
Religious conservatives flew into a frenzy after a Texas pastor took to social media to point out a few Biblical stats — including the absolute absence of condemnation of transgender people in scripture.
Queer, Thriving, and Stress-Free: A Guide to Natural Relaxation Techniques
Whether it's navigating identity in an often-hostile world, dealing with workplace microaggressions, or trying to balance work, relationships, and self-care, burnout is real. Here are some tips for self-care.
Tariffs Will Make Sneakers, Jeans and Almost Everything Americans Wear Cost More, Trade Groups Warn
Sending children back to school in new sneakers, jeans and T-shirts is likely to cost U.S. families significantly more this fall if the bespoke tariffs President Donald Trump put on leading exporters take effect.
Federal Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's Killing
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
NY Public Schools Tell Trump Administration They Won't Comply with DEI Order
New York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools.
Protesters Tee Off Against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' Rallies Across the US
Protesters assailed the Trump administration's moves to fire federal workers, close Social Security Administration field offices, scale back protections for transgender people, and cut health programs.
Will Bathhouses Return to San Francisco Anytime Soon? (Maybe)
Gay bathhouses, once a mainstay of queer culture in San Francisco, are on the cusp of returning to the city after the last of ordinances banning them was repealed.
Researchers Say the US Government Tried to Erase Sexual Orientation from Their Findings
Two California researchers said Friday that a U.S. government health publication instructed them to remove data on sexual orientation from a scientific manuscript that had been accepted for publication.
Report: Health Research, Especially for Gay Men, Gutted in Wave of Grant Cancellations
Researchers investigating issues pertaining to LGBTQ+ health — particularly with respect to gay men — are seeing their grants disappear as the government continues to gut science and academia.
California Lawmakers Reject Bills to Ban Trans Athletes' Participation in Girls' Sports
California lawmakers won't change state policies allowing transgender kids and teens to play on sports teams consistent with their gender identities amid heated nationwide debates.