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Watch: Florida Art Teacher Fired after Students Draw Pride Flags, Ask Her About Sexuality
A Florida art teacher was fired after students in her class drew Pride flags and asked her about her sexuality. The dismissal happened just days before the state's "Don't Say Gay" bill was signed into law.
Major Companies Stay Mum on Thorny Abortion Issue - for Now
Companies are facing increasing pressure from social media and their own employees to speak out.
Alabama's New Transgender Care Felony Faces Federal Test
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday on a challenge to Alabama's plan to outlaw the use of gender-affirming medications to treat transgender youth.
Remembering Queer Pioneer Dr. John Fryer 50 Years After He Stated: 'I Am Homosexual. I am a Psychiatrist.'
May 3 was Dr. John Fryer Day in Pennsylvania. But who was this gay pioneer who spoke openly about being gay at a psychiatrists' convention 50 years ago and changed history?
Advocates Worry Other Rights at Risk if Court Overturns Roe
Little doubt remains about what the Supreme Court plans to do with Roe v. Wade. But uncertainty abounds about ripple effects as the court nears a final opinion expected to overturn the landmark 1973 case that created a nationwide right to abortion.
Georgia High School Athletic Group Bans Transgender Athletes
The main athletic association for Georgia high schools voted Wednesday to ban transgender boys and girls from playing on the school sports teams matching their gender identity.
Louisiana 'Don't Say Gay' Bill too Extreme for State Lawmakers
An even more extreme "Don't Say Gay" bill than Florida's was axed by Louisiana state legislators, perhaps because the bill would have criminalized the use of gender-specific terms like "Mr." and "Mrs."
Marriage Equality Icon Jim Obergefell Reacts to Leaked Supreme Court Opinion with Worry for Marriage Equality
Marriage equality advocate Jim Obergefell has spoken out about the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that calls women's reproductive freedoms and LGBTQ+ rights into question.
Don Lemon Accuser Drops Assault Case After 'Deep Dive' in Memory
After a three-year lawsuit, Don Lemon accuser drops assault case against out CNN host.
Biden Blasts 'Radical' Draft, Warns Other Rights Threatened
President Biden blasted what he called a "radical" leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, warning that a "whole range of rights" are in jeopardy if it holds.
Is SCOTUS Coming for Marriage Equality Next?
A leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling suggests that that abortion rights are about to vanish — and speculation is already rampant that marriage equality might be next.
Lawmakers in 18 States Plan Refuge Bills for Trans Youth
Democratic lawmakers in more than a dozen states are following California's lead in seeking to offer legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families.
Court that Rarely Leaks Does so Now in Biggest Case in Years
The Supreme Court keeps secrets. Year after year, in major case after major case, there's little beyond what the justices say during oral arguments that suggests how they will rule until they actually do.
Report: Draft Opinion Suggests High Court Will Overturn Roe
A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report.
USC Settles Case with Men Who Say Campus Doctor Abused Them
Scores of other men — most of them gay or bisexual — said they had disturbing encounters with Dr. Dennis Kelly at the USC Student Health Center but they didn't realize it was pervasive until a graduate sued in 2019.
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass K-12 Library Oversight, End Session
Tennessee lawmakers closed out their annual legislative session Thursday, striking a deal that would let a politically appointed panel remove books from public school libraries statewide through a new veto power over local school board decisions.
Homeless Shelters Begin to See Value in Making Room for Pets
Being homeless in Los Angeles and struggling with addiction is hard enough, but Rachel Niebur couldn't imagine enduring it without her dog Petey.
Watch: Students, Alumni Speak Out as School District Bans LGBTQ+ 'Safe Space' Stickers
Alumni and students of schools in Grain Valley, Missouri, are speaking out in the wake of a ban on "Safe Space" stickers meant to reassure LGBTQ+ students. The ban follows "a complaint," the school board said.
Here's How Pixar Scrapped Gay 'Luca' Storyline
Pixar executives reportedly considered making the character of Giulia, a human girl in "Luca," gay, but it didn't make the movie for a reason, shares a source.
Bi BYU Grad Shows 'True Colors' with Rainbow Gown
A bisexual BYU grad came out in rainbow style in a surprise moment at the conservative religious school's commencement ceremony — and the moment went viral on TikTok.