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International Women's Day is a Celebration and a Call to Action. Here are Things to Know
Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations marking International Women's Day on Saturday.
Japan's Refusal to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage in Law is Unconstitutional, a Court Finds
A Japanese high court on Friday ruled that Japan's refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for same-sex couples and their supporters seeking equal rights.
Lawsuit Aims to Strike Down LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Protections in Pennsylvania
Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania.
War Heroes, Military Firsts & a 'Gay' Aircraft are Among 26,000 Images Flagged for Removal in Pentagon's DEI Purge
References to a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the Enola Gay aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan and more are some the tens of thousands of photos and online posts marked for deletion as the Defense Department works to purge DEI content.
California's Gavin Newsom Opposes Trans Athletes in Women's Sports, Splitting with Progressives
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, used the inaugural episode of his new podcast to break from progressives by speaking out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports.
Man Treated 'Like a Dog' Before Murder in Upstate New York, Prosecutor Says
Seven people accused of killing a 24-year-old man in upstate New York subjected him to weeks of torture that included sexual assault, forcing him to eat feces and pouring bleach on him, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Judge Orders Longer-Term Nationwide Block on Trump Orders on Transgender Youth Health Care
A federal judge extended a nationwide block Tuesday on President Donald Trump's executive orders halting federal funding for providers of gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19.
Trump's Address to Congress Showed the Country's Stark Partisan Divide
A president's speech to Congress — even without the formal gloss of a State of the Union address — is typically a time for a call to national unity and predictable claims about the country being strong. But that wasn't President Donald Trump's plan.
Could Stonehenge Have Had a Very Different (and Phallic) Meaning to the Ancients?
Stonehenge, an ancient arrangement of huge stones in England, is thought to have been constructed for astronomical observation and, possibly, religious purposes. A new theory introduces a sexier motive.
Census Bureau Under Trump Seeks Permission to Delete Questions about Gender Identity
The U.S. Census Bureau under the Trump administration has sought permission to delete questions about gender identity from a monthly survey that gathers near real-time data about American life.
That Must Hurt — Finnish Skier Reveals Most Painful Experience in Sub-Zero Race
Finnish skier Remi Lindholm opened up about his painful experience at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.
How Springing Forward to Daylight Saving Time Could Affect Your Health — and How to Prepare
Most of America "springs forward" Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health.
Georgia Senate Advances Bills to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care with Some Democratic Support
Georgia's Senate passed two bills Monday that would ban most gender-affirming care for minors and people incarcerated in state prisons, mirroring moves by Republicans across states.
Bill to Ban Trans Athletes from Girls' and Women's Sports Teams Fails to Advance in Senate
Legislation that aimed to bar transgender women and girls nationwide from participating in school athletic competitions designated for female athletes failed to advance Monday night in a divided Senate.
Sniffies Launches iOS App Store App
The popular social media website Sniffies has launched an app downloadable on the iOS App Store.
After Six Decades, Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day Parade Welcomes LGBTQ+ Group
St. Patrick's Day is still two weeks away, but it got an early celebration on March 2 on Staten Island. In another way, though, the event was tardy to the party; this year's parade was the first to allow an LGBTQ+ group to participate.
Tim Kruger, One of the World's Leading Adult Male Performers, Has Passed at 44
Tim Kruger, one of the world's most famous adult male performers, has passed away. His death was reported on his website's X feed earlier today.
Twelve-Year Study's Results: Sexual Identity More Fluid than Previously Thought
While sexual orientation broadly includes how people identify themselves, who they're attracted to, and how they act on those feelings, these studies show that sexual identity can evolve over time.
Homophobic Chant at San Diego FC's Inaugural Home Match Condemned by Coach, Sporting Director
San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas and sporting director Tyler Heaps expressed anger after their club's inaugural home match was marred by the homophobic chant frequently heard at the Mexican national team's soccer matches.
Coming Out is Not Enough: Queer Teen Girls Need Support, Acceptance
Stress related to sexual identity is a well-known challenge for teenagers, yet it's being overlooked as there's an increase in suicidal thoughts among female adolescents.