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California Found in Violation of Title IX in Clash with Trump Officials over Transgender Athletes
The Trump administration has found that the California Department of Education and the state's high school sports federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.
In Line with Trump, North Carolina Legislature Takes Aim at Transgender Rights
Legislation much in line with President Donald Trump's political agenda on transgender rights squeezed through the North Carolina Senate this week, as state lawmakers prepare for their anticipated summer recess by the week's end.
Pavel Durov Wants to Be Your Baby Daddy
Pavel Durov, the Russian ex-patriate and tech genius behind the app Telegram, has developed a program with a fertility clinic to share his sperm. And he wants to share his vast wealth as well.
4 Could be Charged with Hate Crimes for Destroying LGBTQ+ Pride Flags, Atlanta Police Say
Atlanta police said Tuesday that three men and a juvenile could face hate crimes charges after they pulled down LGBTQ+ pride flags and cut them up at an intersection known as the center of the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Out Rep. Robert Garcia Elected Top Democrat on Oversight Panel, Setting New Path for Party's Opposition
Rep. Robert Garcia was elected the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, charting a new direction for the party's opposition to congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump's administration.
Watch: Stonewall National Monument Bans Trans Flags on Pride Display — and New Yorkers Fight Back
Trans heroes like Marsha P. Johnson are remembered for their role in the Stonewall Uprising, but the National Park Service attempted to erase them from the Stonewall National Monument's Pride display.
Personalized Care for You, Through Hims: Treatments for Hair Growth, ED, and More
Whether you're dealing with hair loss or erectile dysfunction (ED), Hims makes it simple to consult with licensed medical providers and get access to proven treatments online.
Texas Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Ban All THC Products
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban all THC consumables, allowing the booming market flush with THC-infused vapes, gummies and other products to continue to be sold across the state.
You Probably Don't Need Foods with Added Protein, Nutritionists Say
Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for health. Nutritionists say that if you are getting enough food, you are probably getting enough protein.
Clerk Who Denied Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in 2015 is Still Fighting Supreme Court's Ruling
Mat Staver of the Liberty Counsel, attorney for former clerk Kim Davis, said the goal is affirm Davis' constitutional rights and "overturn Obergefell."
Freudian Slip? St. Louis Cardinals Announcer Fumbles a Pride Flag Promo
An announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals made an unfortunate slip-up when announcing a giveaway for a Pride Flag during a game last week.
What To Know About the Supreme Court Ruling 10 Years Ago That Legalized Same-Sex Marriage in the US
What to know about the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling 10 years ago this month, on June 26, 2015, that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S.
Gay Men's Health Crisis Showed How Everyday People Stepped Up When Institutions Failed During the Height of the AIDS Epidemic — Providing a Model for Today
The Gay Men's Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic — providing a model for today.
What To Know About the Conflict Between Israel and Iran, and the US Intervention
The United States inserted itself into Israel's war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic's key nuclear sites overnight in an attack it dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer."
Affirming Church in Rural Oregon Suffers Vandals' Attacks, Broken Windows
Vandals damaged several windows of an LGBTQ+ affirming church in rural Oregon — including two antique stained-glass windows. Leaders at the church attribute the attack to their welcoming values of love.
Sunshine Abounds as the Summer Solstice Arrives
Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer.
Removed Diary Entries Offer New Lens on Anne Frank's Story
A number of diary entries removed from the initial publication of her diary point to Anne Frank's queerness.
Juneteenth Celebrations Across the US Commemorate the End of Slavery
The celebrations come as President Donald Trump's administration has worked to ban DEI in the federal government and remove content about Black American history from federal websites.
Antagonism to Transgender Rights Is Tied to the Authoritarian Desire for Social Conformity — Not Just Partisan Affiliation
We found that authoritarian attitudes — the desire for social conformity and an aversion to difference — play an important role in Americans' willingness to restrict transgender rights.
FDA Approves the World's Only Twice-a-Year Shot to Prevent HIV
The U.S. has approved the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It's the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions.