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Pennsylvania Senate Votes to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports, but Bill Faces Uphill Battle

Pennsylvania Senate Votes to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports, but Bill Faces Uphill Battle

By Marc Levy | May 7, 2025

Pennsylvania's state Senate approved a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports at the collegiate and K-12 levels, although the Republican-penned bill is unlikely to get a vote in the state's Democratic-controlled House

Supreme Court Allows Trump Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now

Supreme Court Allows Trump Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now

By Mark Sherman | May 6, 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.

Law Enforcement's Gay Bar 'Surprise Inspection' Felt Like a Raid, But the Drag Show Went On

Law Enforcement's Gay Bar 'Surprise Inspection' Felt Like a Raid, But the Drag Show Went On

By Kilian Melloy | May 6, 2025

Patrons at a Philadelphia gay bar were enjoying a drag show when a phalanx of law enforcement descended. To some, it felt like a raid, but for the queens there was no question. The show had to go on!

Fashion Design Icon Riccardo Tisci Accused of Drugging, Assaulting Man

Fashion Design Icon Riccardo Tisci Accused of Drugging, Assaulting Man

By Kilian Melloy | May 6, 2025

Former Givenchy director Riccardo Tisci has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a man in a lawsuit filed in New York City.

Trump is Swiftly Undoing Transgender Protections in HUD's Housing Policies

Trump is Swiftly Undoing Transgender Protections in HUD's Housing Policies

By Sally Ho and Heather Hollingsworth | May 6, 2025

The Trump administration is swiftly remaking housing policy as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development retreats from long-established fair-housing protections for transgender people.

In Battle Against Transgender Rights, Trump Targets HUD's Housing Policies

In Battle Against Transgender Rights, Trump Targets HUD's Housing Policies

By Heather Hollingsworth and Sally Ho | May 5, 2025

In the months since Trump took back the White House, HUD Secretary Scott Turner and his team have moved swiftly and strategically to undo, uproot and remake the agency's decades of work. In the crosshairs is an intense focus on transgender people.

Maine Lawmaker Appeals to Supreme Court over Censure by State House for Transgender Athlete Post

Maine Lawmaker Appeals to Supreme Court over Censure by State House for Transgender Athlete Post

By Lindsay Whitehurst | May 4, 2025

A Republican state lawmaker from Maine appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday after she was censured by the state House for a social media post about a transgender athlete.

Report: Funding for Crucial LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention Hotline Now in the Crosshairs

Report: Funding for Crucial LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention Hotline Now in the Crosshairs

By Kilian Melloy | May 4, 2025

A suicide prevention hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth find alternatives to self-harm is in danger of being defunded under a new budget plan for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Pullback Season Hits the Rainbow Merch Tables

Pullback Season Hits the Rainbow Merch Tables

By Kilian Melloy | May 4, 2025

A new survey shows that corporations are backing away from supporting Pride this year, with pressure from the political right — and the White House — cited as a chief reason.

Inclusive Storybooks Headed to the Supreme Court

Inclusive Storybooks Headed to the Supreme Court

By Mark Sherman | May 4, 2025

"Prince and Knight," is one of five children's books featuring LGBTQ characters and aimed at kindergarten through the fifth grade that have roiled a suburban Maryland school district and led to a Supreme Court case that the justices will hear on Thursday.

Trans Athletes Are Under More Scrutiny Than Ever. Some Have Found a Safe Space in Gymnastics

Trans Athletes Are Under More Scrutiny Than Ever. Some Have Found a Safe Space in Gymnastics

By Will Graves | May 3, 2025

The National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs gives trans athletes safe harbor.

The 'Sacramental Shame' Many LGBTQ+ Conservative Christians Wrestle with — and How they Find Healing

The 'Sacramental Shame' Many LGBTQ+ Conservative Christians Wrestle with — and How they Find Healing

May 3, 2025

When we learned that LGBTQ+ people and their allies were advocating for change in conservative churches, we wanted to hear their stories.

High Court Reinstates Enforcement of Ohio's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors During Appeal

High Court Reinstates Enforcement of Ohio's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors During Appeal

By Julie Carr Smyth | May 3, 2025

Ohio may enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors while an appeal proceeds, a divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday. The law also bans transgender women and girls from participating in female sports.

Supreme Court Signals Support for Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ Books in Public Schools

Supreme Court Signals Support for Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ Books in Public Schools

By Mark Sherman | May 3, 2025

The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled support for the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to remove their children from classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

By Geoff Mulvihill, Carla K. Johnson and Amanda Seitz | May 1, 2025

President Donald Trump's administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.

A Crackdown on Diversity Programs is Reshaping College Graduation Ceremonies

A Crackdown on Diversity Programs is Reshaping College Graduation Ceremonies

By Cheyanne Mumphrey and Carolyn Thompson | May 1, 2025

The University of Kentucky canceled convocations that recognize Black and LGBTQ+ students, citing the Trump administration's campaign to rein in diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Trump Administration Says Penn Violated Sex Discrimination Laws after Transgender Swimmer Competed

Trump Administration Says Penn Violated Sex Discrimination Laws after Transgender Swimmer Competed

By Marc Levy | Apr 29, 2025

The Trump administration said Monday that the University of Pennsylvania violated laws guaranteeing women equal opportunities in athletics by letting a transgender swimmer compete on the school's women's team and into team facilities.

Ex-US Rep. George Santos Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft

Ex-US Rep. George Santos Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft

By Philip Marcelo | Apr 25, 2025

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment.

Ex-US Rep. George Santos Faces Sentencing for Fraud after Duping Donors and Voters

Ex-US Rep. George Santos Faces Sentencing for Fraud after Duping Donors and Voters

By Philip Marcelo | Apr 25, 2025

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, faces sentencing in federal court on Friday.

Judges Block Trump Push to Cut Funding to Public Schools over Diversity Programs

Judges Block Trump Push to Cut Funding to Public Schools over Diversity Programs

By Holly Ramer and Collin Binkley | Apr 25, 2025

A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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