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A Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump's Anti-DEI Executive Orders
A federal judge temporarily blocked implementation of parts of President Trump's executive orders aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts among federal contractors and grant recipients.
Another Federal Judge Blocks Trump Policy Banning Transgender Troops in the Military
A U.S. judge blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump's order banning transgender people from serving in the military, the second nationwide injunction against the policy in as many weeks.
Gay Yoga Teacher's Body Found: Marcus Freiberger Went Missing after 'Blind Date'
The last anyone knew, openly gay 45-year-old yoga instructor Marcus Freiberger was headed to a "blind date." A month after he went missing, his body was found at a rock quarry.
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.
Trump Admin Investigates Portland School District over Letting Trans Student Compete in Girls Sports
The U.S. Department of Education said in a news release Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into Portland Public Schools, Oregon's largest school district, over allowing a transgender athlete to compete on a high school girls' track-and-field team
Iowa Law Banning School Library Books that Depict Sex Acts on Hold Again after a New Federal Ruling
Iowa cannot, for now, continue to enforce part of its book ban law, a federal judge said Tuesday, giving major publishers that sued the state the second temporary reprieve they requested.
Protesters Block Traffic in Hungary in Opposition to New Law Banning LGBTQ+ Pride Events
Several thousand protesters blocked a major thoroughfare in the center of Hungary's capital on Tuesday in opposition to a recent law that effectively bans LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricts Hungarians' right to assembly.
World Athletics to Require Chromosome Testing of Athletes in Women's Track and Field
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Tuesday that the track and field's governing body has approved the introduction of cheek swabs and dry blood-spot tests for female athletes in order to maintain "the integrity of competition."
How a Shelter Hit by Trump's Aid Cuts Protects LGBTQ+ Migrants in Mexico
"The LGBT population doesn't necessarily leave their countries for the same reasons as others," said Mariana de la Cruz of Casa Frida, a LGBTQ+ migrant shelter that lost 60% of its funds after Trump ordered the suspension of foreign assistance programs.
Trump Administration Cancels at Least 68 Grants Focused on LGBTQ+ Health Questions
A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science.
Judge Allows Drag Show at Texas A&M Despite the University's Ban
A drag show scheduled for this week at Texas A&M University can go on as scheduled despite a Board of Regents ban on such performances, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Transgender Americans Aim to Block Trump's Passport Policy Change
The passport policy is among several actions Trump has taken since returning to office that could stifle rights and legal recognition of transgender, intersex and nonbinary people.
Watch: Gay Venezuelan Man Swept Up, Sent to Notorious El Salvador Prison 'Without Due Process'
A 23-year-old gay Venezuelan man got no trial and wasn't even charged with a crime before being snatched up and sent to a prison in El Salvador. His tattoos were enough to seal his fate.
Conan O'Brien Accepts Mark Twain Prize for Humor as Politics Roils the Kennedy Center
On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O'Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a high note.
Wife of Slain Female California Fire Captain is Arrested in Mexico on Suspicion of Murder
A month after an official with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection was found slain at her home, the woman's wife has been arrested in Mexico on suspicion of murder, authorities said.
2 Months into Trump's Second Administration, The News Industry Faces Challenges from All Directions
Journalists now face a more assertive President Donald Trump. In two months, a blitz of action by the nation's new administration — Trump, chapter two — has journalists on their heels.
Denmark Advises Transgender People to Contact US Embassy Before Traveling to the United States
The Danish foreign ministry has changed its U.S. travel advisory for transgender people, following other European countries such as Germany and Finland who suggest they may face difficulties when trying to enter the United States.
The Pentagon's DEI Purge: Officials Describe a Scramble to Remove and then Restore Online Content
Every day over the past few weeks, the Pentagon has faced questions from angry lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions from Defense Department websites and social media pages.
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.
South Dakota Governor Signs Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill
A new law in South Dakota will restrict transgender people's use of communal facilities in public schools and state-owned buildings starting July 1.