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Supreme Court Limits Regulation of Some U.S. Wetlands, Making it Easier to Develop and Destroy Them
The U.S. Supreme Court has stripped federal agencies of authority over millions of acres of wetlands, weakening a bedrock environmental law enacted a half-century ago.
U.S. Study Finds 1 in 10 Get Long COVID after Omicron, Starts Identifying Key Symptoms
About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans.
Tennessee's Transgender Care Exclusions are Discriminatory, Federal Lawsuit Alleges
Tennessee's decision to exclude gender-affirming care for its employees is unconstitutional and discriminatory, according to a federal lawsuit brought by two people who were denied such services while working for the state.
Republican-Controlled Committee Rejects Louisiana Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Bucking the trend of other reliably red states adopting restrictions on young transgender people, a Republican-controlled Louisiana legislative committee voted to a kill a bill that would have banned gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Why is Target Pulling Some Pride Merch? Company's Response to Hostile Backlash, Explained
After intense backlash from some shoppers, Target is removing certain items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month.
Trans Girl who Missed Graduation over Clothing Code: 'We Deserve Rights as Humans'
A transgender Mississippi girl who skipped graduation because school officials told her to follow the boys dress code says she celebrated the conclusion of high school with a tropical-themed party at home with family members who embrace her full identity.
Missouri AG Urges Kansas City Police to Enforce Transgender Care Restrictions Law
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday vowed to take "any legal action necessary" against Kansas City if its police department does not enforce a law banning transgender transition procedures for minors.
Target Faces 'Second Backlash' after Removing Some Pride-Themed Products
Target faces a second backlash from customers upset by the discount retailer's reaction to aggressive, anti-LGBTQ+ activism, which has also been sweeping through Republican state legislatures.
McCarthy's Republicans Push Debt Ceiling Talks to Brink, Lawmakers Leaving Town for Weekend
House Republicans are pushing debt ceiling talks to the brink, displaying risky political bravado as they prepare to leave town Thursday for the holiday weekend.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Launches Presidential Campaign to Challenge Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as an outspoken cultural conservative and the GOP's willingness to move on from Trump.
School Board Concludes 'Don't Say Gay' Investigation of First Year Teacher
A Florida School Board has wrapped up its probe into claims that a teacher violated the state's "Don't Say Gay" law by showing a Disney film with a gay character — but another investigation is ongoing.
Another Gay Victim of NYC Drugging and Robbery Scheme Steps Forward
Another victim of a scheme to drug and rob patrons of Manhattan gay bars has stepped forward, more than a month after police arrested half a dozen suspects in the crimes, which left two men dead.
Montana First to Ban People Dressed in Drag from Reading to Children in Schools, Libraries
Montana has become the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries, part of a host of legislation aimed at the rights the LGBTQ+ community in Montana and other states.
Drag Performers Sue St. George, Utah, over Denying Show Permit in Public Park
A Utah-based group that organizes drag performances is suing a city over the denial of permits for an all-ages show it aimed to host in a public park in April.
Target Pulls Some LGBTQ+ Merchandise Ahead of June Pride Month after Threats to Workers
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Bill to Restrict Youth Access to 'Sexually Explicit' Public Library Books Advances in Louisiana
Activists in Louisiana are voicing concerns over a bill advancing through the GOP-controlled Legislature to restrict children and teens' access to public library books deemed "sexually explicit," saying the proposal could be used to target LGBTQ+ content.
Largest Gay Rights Group Issues Florida Travel Advisory for Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
Texas Sets New Standards to Ban Books from Schools over Sexual Content
Texas would set new standards and ratings for sexually explicit material in order to ban books from public and charter school libraries, under a bill given final passage by the state Senate late Tuesday night and sent to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Netflix to Charge an Additional $8 Month for Viewers Living Outside U.S. Subscribers' Households
Netflix on Tuesday outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S., its latest bid to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service as its growth slows.
Just in Case: Anxious Retirees, Social Service Groups Among those Making Default Contingency Plans
Politicians in Washington may be offering assurances, but around the country, economic anxiety is rising and some people already are adjusting their routines.