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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queer culture in San Francisco, are on the cusp of returning to the city after the last of ordinances banning them was repealed.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.
Transgender Student's Arrest for Violating Florida Bathroom Law is Thought to Be a First
A transgender college student declared "I am here to break the law" before entering a women's restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police.
Georgia Democrats' Frustration with Anti-Transgender Bills Boils Over into a Walkout
Chants of "Take a walk!" echoed under the gold dome of the state Capitol from dozens of House Democrats who said they're exhausted by a blizzard of bills attacking transgender people.
Montana's Anti-Transgender Bathroom Restrictions Are on Hold under a Judge's Order
A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people's use of bathrooms in public buildings.
Greece Quietly Cuts Out the Boys in New Surrogacy Rules
Men in Greece will be barred from having children via surrogacy if they are single or in a same-sex relationship, despite the fact ath Greece legalized same-sex marriage last year.
Senate GOP Approves Framework for Trump's Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts after Late-Night Session
Senate Republicans plugged away overnight and into early Saturday morning to approve their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts framework, hurtling past hardened Democratic opposition.
US Has Twice as Many Measles Cases so Far this Year than in All of 2024
The U.S. now has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, with Texas reporting another large jump in cases and hospitalizations on Friday.
Prosecutors Seek 7 Years in Prison for Disgraced Ex-US Rep. George Santos in Federal Fraud Case
Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
Maya Angelou Memoir, Holocaust Book Are Among those Pulled from Naval Academy Library in DEI Purge
Books on the Holocaust, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou's famous autobiography were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy's library this week.
US Consumers Rush to Buy Big-Ticket Items Before Trump's Tariffs Kick In
Economists say the tariffs are expected to increase prices for everyday items, warning of potentially weakened U.S. economic growth.
'Hands Off!' Protests Against Trump and Musk are Planned Across the US
Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to rally across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.
How Trump's Latest Tariffs Could Affect Your Wallet
Experts warn the tariffs could escalate inequities. Low-income families in particular will feel the costs of key necessities, significantly straining budgets.
Republicans Moving Ahead with Trump's 'Big' Bill of Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts Amid Tariff Uproar
After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy.
A Georgia Bill to Ban DEI in Schools and Colleges Nears Passage, Even as Potential Effects Stay Hazy
Georgia lawmakers could pass a bill banning a sweeping range of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Georgia's public schools, colleges and universities on the last day of their 2025 session.
EEOC Chief Shifts Focus to Investigating DEI but the Methods Provoke an Outcry
The acting chief of the top federal agency for protecting worker rights has signaled a pivot to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private and public sectors.