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Battle over 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Before Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule banning the practice of "conversion therapy" was unconstitutional.
Supreme Court Seems Open to Age Checks for Online Porn, though Some Free-Speech Questions Remain
The Supreme Court seemed open to a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography, though the justices could still send it back to a lower court for more consideration of how the age verification measure affects adults' free-speech rights
Montana House Endorses Transgender Bathroom Ban Affecting Fellow Lawmakers
Montana's Republican-controlled House on Wednesday endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth — a change that would complicate daily life for two fellow lawmakers.
Tom of Finland Co-founder Removed as Int. Mr. Leather Judge After Seen Wearing Nazi Regalia
It was reported Tuesday that International Mr. Leather — the world's oldest leather conference and competition — has removed Durk Dehner, a cofounder of the Tom of Finland Foundation, as one of its judges after he was seen wearing Nazi regalia.
Supreme Court Will Hear Texas Anti-pornography Law that Challengers Say Violates Free-Speech Rights
A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights, regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Virginia House Passes Resolutions Protecting Marriage Equality, Voting Rights, More
The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state's constitution next year.
Turkey's Erdogan Launches 'Year of the Family' with an Attack on the LGBTQ+ Community
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the launch of Turkey's "Year of the Family" on Monday with an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and the announcement of measures to boost birth rates.
Supreme Court to Consider Obamacare's Free PrEP, Other Preventive Healthcare
Millions of Americans may lose access to PrEP, cancer screenings, and more, depending on how the latest challenge to Obamacare plays out at the Supreme Court.
Italian Bishops Approve Gay Men for Priesthood... as Long as They Stay Celibate
The Vatican now says that openly gay men may be ordained and serve as priests on the condition that they — like their heterosexual peers — stay celibate.
Donald Trump Said he Wants to Ban Trans Athletes from Competing. The Reality is More Nuanced
One of President-elect Donald Trump 's most popular talking points during his campaign centered on the future of transgender athletes.
Watch: A Florida Man Shared a New Year's Kiss with his Boyfriend; Moments Later He Died from a Bullet
Police in Florida are investigating whether it was a stray bullet that killed Angel Nunez just after the clock rang in the New Year. Nunez was killed moments after sharing a celebratory kiss with his boyfriend.
Deadly Violence in Nigeria Linked to Breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ+ Policies
A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, stemming from a schism in the worldwide United Methodist Church over its decision to repeal LGBTQ bans.
GOP-Led States Offer a Preview: Queer, Marginalized Students Face Hostility as Colleges Scrap DEI Programs
LGBTQ+ students allegedly face homophobic and transphobic slurs at Auburn University since the administration closed the campus' Pride Center. Is it a preview of things to come across the country?
Maintaining Good Balance is Crucial as You Age. Asking These Questions Can Help
Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US Adolescents Receive Gender-Affirming Medications, Researchers Find
As U.S. lawmakers debate issues around health care for transgender youth, it's been difficult to determine the number of young people receiving gender-affirming medications, leaving room for exaggerated and false claims.
Polish Ski Jumper Andrzej Stekala Says he is Gay and Mourns Loss of Partner
Polish world-class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala began the new year with a public coming out and a message mourning his partner whom he lost in November.
Bluesky Finds With Growth Comes Growing Pains — And Bots
Bluesky Has Seen Its User Base Soar Since The U.S. Presidential Election, Boosted By People Seeking Refuge From Elon Musk's X, Which They View As Increasingly Leaning Too Far To The Right Given Its Owner's Support Of President-Elect Donald Trump.
It's Sick Season. Here's How to Protect Yourself from Norovirus, COVID-19, Flu and RSV
While it may be difficult to make it through the season totally unscathed, there are some things you can do to protect yourself from these respiratory and stomach viruses.
Ohio Gov Signs Bill Requiring Schools to Tell Parents about 'Sexuality Content'
Under the new law, parents will be able to opt out of schools' suggested health care changes or the lessons identified in the bill that contain discussion of sex, sexuality or gender identity.
Former PA State Rep Brian Sims, Alex Drakos Marry Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
Out former PA State Rep. Brian Sims and his partner, Alex Drakos, had plans to marry in September of this year. Then Donald Trump was elected, Project 2025 loomed, and they sped up their schedule.