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What to Know About President Trump's Order Targeting the Rights of Transgender People
An executive order President Trump signed on his first day back in office offers a new federal government definition of the sexes that could have a major impact on transgender people nationwide. Many of the provisions are likely to be challenged in court.
Costco Defends its Diversity Policies as Other US Companies Scale theirs Back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Episcopal Bishop Says She'll Continue to Pray for Trump, who Lashed Out at Her Over Viral Sermon
The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Diocese of Washington, said Wednesday that she will continue to pray for President Donald Trump, hours after he lashed out at her over a sermon.
Anti-Transgender Rep. Nancy Mace Says she is Considering a Run for South Carolina Governor
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Wednesday that she is "seriously considering" a gubernatorial run in 2026 and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.
Love is a Many-Gendered Thing: Thai LGBTQ+ Couples Register Marriages as Law Gives Them Equal Status
LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand made Thursday a life-changing occasion, registering their marriages legally on the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Trump Demands an Apology from Bishop who Asked Him to 'Have Mercy' on LGBTQ+ People and Migrants
President Trump demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the U.S. illegally.
EDGE Now: Queer Fitness Stars
Start 2025 serving body-ody-ody! These queer fitness icons are here to slay your fitness game and get you moving. Catch the latest episode of EDGE Now, brought to you by our fab friends at Prelude Fertility.
Trump Administration Directs all Federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Be Put on Leave
President Donald Trump's administration moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually laid off.
GOP-led States are Emboldened to Keep Rolling Back Trans Rights. Democrats Struggle with a Response
As lawmakers have gone into session in many states, Republicans are broadly emboldened by GOP electoral successes to continue pushing state-level bills to curtail transgender rights.
Watch: At Inaugural Prayer Service, Bishop Pleads for Trump to 'Have Mercy' on LGBTQ+ People and Migrants
At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.
Trump Orders Reflect His Promises to Roll Back Transgender Protections and End DEI Programs
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.
What Melania Trump Wore to the Inauguration — Including The Hat
The hat designed by Eric Javits shielded the first lady's eyes as her husband was sworn in Monday for the second time. Javits said dressing the first lady has been one of the greatest honors of his career.
Pope Francis Calls Trump's Plans of Mass Deportation of Immigrants 'a Disgrace'
Pope Francis said Donald Trump's plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a "disgrace," as he weighed in on the incoming U.S. president's pledges nearly a decade after calling him "not Christian" for wanting to build a wall.
Trump Returning to Power After Unprecedented Comeback, Emboldened to Reshape American Institutions
Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday.
Trump Says He Will Issue an Executive Order Monday to Get TikTok Back Up
President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok's China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban.
It's Inauguration Eve and Trump Is Ready to Revel in his Return to Power
President-elect Donald Trump is spending the eve of his inauguration in a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power and his "Make America Great Again" movement as he prepares to move back into the White House.
TikTok Goes Dark as US Ban Takes Effect
Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.
Thousands Converge on Washington for a March Days Before Trump Takes Office
Thousands of people from around the United States were rallying in the nation's capital Saturday for women's reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case of Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ+ Books in their Kids' Classes
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal from parents in suburban Washington who want to pull their children from elementary school classes that use books featuring LGBTQ characters.
Village People to 'Hang Out with All the Boys' at Trump's Inauguration
The Village People will be performing at Donald Trump's inauguration, so expect some "Y.M.C.A." action as well.