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Judge Blocks Trump Order Threatening Funding for Institutions That Offer Care for Transgender Youth
President Donald Trump's plan to pull federal funding from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth will remain blocked on a long-term basis under a federal judge's ruling.
This is What Happens to the Body When HIV Drugs are Stopped for Millions of People
A generation has passed since the world saw the peak in AIDS-related deaths. Health experts fear those days could return if the Trump administration doesn't reverse course.
Jokey Bill to Criminalize Male Functions Has a Serious Intent
An Ohio bill would make it a felony for men to unleash their genetic essence outside of a procreative context. If the proposed measure provokes a torrent of protest, well, that's pretty much the point.
Google Scraps Pride, History Months, Claims Calendar Efforts Couldn't be 'Sustained'
Even as once-reliable corporate allies have folded to the demands of anti-LGBTQ+ activists, Google has quietly stepped away from listing calendar events like Pride and history months.
Judge Tosses Part of a Lawsuit Against UK Band The 1975 for Gay Kiss at Malaysian Music Festival
Members of the British band The 1975 cannot be held personally liable for losses of a Malaysian music festival that was shut down by authorities after lead singer Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate on stage, a London judge ruled Monday.
Differences Bubble Up Between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola on Diversity Programs
PepsiCo confirmed Friday that it's ending some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, even as rival Coca-Cola voiced support for its own inclusion efforts.
From HIV to Hunger, Eradication of USAID Funds Pushes Humanitarian Programs 'Off a Cliff'
"This needless suffering will not make America safer, stronger, or more prosperous. Rather, it will breed instability, migration, and desperation."
Anti-Trans GOP Lawsuit Sparks Backlash as Parents Fear for Disabled Children
Republican state attorneys general declared support for a federal law protecting disabled people's rights after parents expressed fears because of a GOP lawsuit opposing transgender rights.
ACLU Taking Up Gender Identity Lawsuit Abandoned by EEOC Following Trump's Order
The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking to represent two restaurant workers in a gender identity discrimination lawsuit after a U.S. agency that enforces civil rights laws filed to drop the case.
The Tate Brothers Return to the US and Republicans Are Divided Between Denouncing and Lionizing Them
The brothers' return to the U.S. — after a Trump official expressed interest in their case — has sparked disagreement among conservative commentators and officials.
Trump Administration to Slash Funding for Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
President Donald Trump's administration has begun terminating grants to organizations that enforce the Fair Housing Act by taking complaints.
Microsoft Shutting Down Skype in May
Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011, which had helped spark a transformation in how people communicate online.
Trump Expected to Sign Order Designating English as the Official Language of the U.S.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.
Iowa's Governor Signs a Bill Removing Gender Identity Protections from the State's Civil Rights Code
Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code when Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that opponents say will expose transgender people and other Iowans to discrimination in all aspects of daily life.
A Rio Carnival Parade Will Tell the Story of a Trans Woman Nearly Burned at the Stake
A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century, highlighting the ongoing violence against transgender people in Brazil.
Iowa Gives Final Approval to a Bill Removing Gender Identity Protections Despite Protests
Iowa lawmakers became the first in the nation to approve legislation removing gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code Thursday, despite massive protests.
Georgia House Keeps Hate Crimes Protection as it Seeks to Restrict Transgender Sports Participation
Georgia's state House has backed away from changes to the state's hate crimes law that could have removed protections for crimes against transgender people.
2 Men were Publicly Caned for having Sex with Each Other in Indonesia's Conservative Aceh
Two men in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province were publicly caned Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them for having sex with each other.
Vote Expected on Iowa bill That Would Remove Gender Identity Protections from Civil Rights Code
Iowa lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would strip protections based on gender identity. Opponents say that could expose transgender people to discrimination.
In Lawsuit Filing, Pentagon Says Transgender Troops Can't Serve Unless They Meet a Warfighting Need
The Pentagon revealed the specifics of its new transgender troop policy in a court filing Wednesday.