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Alabama Governor Vows to Sign Bill that Writes Definitions of Male and Female into State Law

Alabama Governor Vows to Sign Bill that Writes Definitions of Male and Female into State Law

NATIONAL | By Kim Chandler | Feb 12, 2025

Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation that would write definitions of male and female into state law that exclude transgender people from being recognized under their gender identity.

Teens Fighting New Hampshire's Ban on Transgender Girls in Sports Target Trump's Order Next

Teens Fighting New Hampshire's Ban on Transgender Girls in Sports Target Trump's Order Next

NATIONAL | By Kathy McCormack | Feb 12, 2025

Two students challenging New Hampshire's ban on transgender athletes on girls sports teams will also fight President Donald Trump's executive order, "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," after a judge approved their request Wednesday.

Georgia Senate Bill would Cut Funding for Adult Gender-Affirming Care, but it May have Cloudy Future

Georgia Senate Bill would Cut Funding for Adult Gender-Affirming Care, but it May have Cloudy Future

NATIONAL | By Jeff Amy | Feb 12, 2025

Georgia's state Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would cut off public funding for gender-affirming care for adults, but the future of the legislation remains cloudy in the state House.

Dept of Education Asks NCAA, High Schools to Erase Records Set by Transgender Athletes

Dept of Education Asks NCAA, High Schools to Erase Records Set by Transgender Athletes

NATIONAL | Feb 12, 2025

The Department of Education took another step Tuesday in advancing the Trump administration's new transgender policy for sports.

Kansas' Democratic Governor Vetoes a GOP-Backed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors

Kansas' Democratic Governor Vetoes a GOP-Backed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors

NATIONAL | Feb 12, 2025

Kansas' Democratic governor on Tuesday vetoed a proposed Republican-backed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Says She's 'Never Stayed Down' and Vows to Fight Back after Lawsuit

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Says She's 'Never Stayed Down' and Vows to Fight Back after Lawsuit

INTERNATIONAL | Feb 12, 2025

Algeria boxer Imane Khelif, who found herself in the middle of a bitter divide about gender in sports during the Paris Olympics, has denounced "false and offensive" accusations from the International Boxing Association.

With Public Broadcasters Pressured by the Trump Administration, PBS Shuts Down Its Diversity Office

With Public Broadcasters Pressured by the Trump Administration, PBS Shuts Down Its Diversity Office

NATIONAL | By David Bauder | Feb 12, 2025

PBS says it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity and inclusion to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order, firing the two executives brought on when the effort was begun in 2021.

3 Convicted of Murder after Men were Drugged and Robbed after Leaving New York City Nightclubs

3 Convicted of Murder after Men were Drugged and Robbed after Leaving New York City Nightclubs

NATIONAL | Feb 11, 2025

Three men were convicted of murder Monday in a conspiracy to rob men leaving Manhattan nightclubs and bars late at night, plying them with potent and dangerous drugs and ultimately draining their bank accounts once they were incapacitated.

Boxing Body Targets IOC with Criminal Complaints Citing Trump Order on Transgender Athletes

Boxing Body Targets IOC with Criminal Complaints Citing Trump Order on Transgender Athletes

INTERNATIONAL | By Graham Dunbar | Feb 10, 2025

The International Boxing Association said Monday it will file criminal complaints against the International Olympic Committee in the U.S., France and Switzerland.

Housing Restrictions for Transgender College Students Approved by Utah Legislature

Housing Restrictions for Transgender College Students Approved by Utah Legislature

NATIONAL | By Hannah Schoenbaum | Feb 10, 2025

Transgender college students in Utah will be prohibited from living in dorms consistent with their gender identity under a bill that cleared its final legislative hurdle Monday.

Track's Proposed Eligibility, Transgender Rules Would Completely Ban Semenya and Others

Track's Proposed Eligibility, Transgender Rules Would Completely Ban Semenya and Others

NATIONAL | By Eddie Pells | Feb 10, 2025

Track and field moved toward adopting rules that would place athletes assigned female at birth but have higher testosterone levels, like Caster Semenya, under the same set of rules as transgender athletes who were born male and transitioned to female.

Trump Takes Over Kennedy Center and Bans Drag Shows — 'THIS WILL STOP'

Trump Takes Over Kennedy Center and Bans Drag Shows — 'THIS WILL STOP'

POLITICS | Feb 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has taken over the Kennedy Center, but don't expect drag to be part of his plan.

The Supreme Court Could Revisit Marriage Equality, and Here's How It Might Play Out

The Supreme Court Could Revisit Marriage Equality, and Here's How It Might Play Out

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Feb 10, 2025

The highly partisan Supreme Court could very well revisit the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationally, just as it overturned similarly settled law when it upended Roe v. Wade.

Science Says It's Getting Bigger — And the Upgrades Are Wild

Science Says It's Getting Bigger — And the Upgrades Are Wild

HEALTH | Feb 10, 2025

Studies are showing that the penis is getting bigger all the time; and now science wants to weigh in with some additional enhancements.

Adult Male Star Owen Hawk Claims Sensational Allegations Have Ruined His Career

Adult Male Star Owen Hawk Claims Sensational Allegations Have Ruined His Career

BUSINESS | Feb 9, 2025

Sensational accusations against adult male performer Owen Hawk, including he nearly killed a dog with crystal meth, have leveled his career, according to a report in The Independent.

Google Scraps Diversity Hiring Goals as It Complies with Trump's New Government Contractor Rules

Google Scraps Diversity Hiring Goals as It Complies with Trump's New Government Contractor Rules

BUSINESS | By Michael Liedtke | Feb 9, 2025

Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have abandoned or scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Syracuse Trans Veteran, Wrapped in Body-Length Trans Flag, Dies by Apparent Suicide

Syracuse Trans Veteran, Wrapped in Body-Length Trans Flag, Dies by Apparent Suicide

NATIONAL | Feb 9, 2025

A patient at Syracuse VA Medical Center died by an apparent suicide outside the top of the hospital's parking garage Monday. Witnesses said the person was wrapped in a body-length transgender pride flag.

No Pants? No Problem. London Subway Riders Bare their Legs to Brighten a Gray Winter Day

No Pants? No Problem. London Subway Riders Bare their Legs to Brighten a Gray Winter Day

INTERNATIONAL | By Danica Kirka | Feb 9, 2025

Hundreds of Londoners headed down to the Underground on Sunday afternoon, stripped down to their underwear and travelled around a bit, trying to look as though nothing unusual was going on.

West Point Scrubs Gay-Straight Alliance, Clubs for Women and Students of Color

West Point Scrubs Gay-Straight Alliance, Clubs for Women and Students of Color

NATIONAL | Feb 9, 2025

The U.S. Military Academy has disbanded a dozen West Point cadet clubs centered on ethnicity, gender, race and sexuality in response to the Trump administration's push to eliminate diversity programs.

What Makes It Perfect? These Survey Results May Surprise You

What Makes It Perfect? These Survey Results May Surprise You

HEALTH | Feb 9, 2025

A new study of 1,029 men and women has some interesting findings about the 'ideal' shape and length of the male sexual organ.

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