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Hong Kong Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Access

Hong Kong Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Access

Queer Readings of ‘Lord of the Rings’ Spark Renewed Conversations in LGBTQ+ Fandom
Queer Readings of ‘Lord of the Rings’ Spark Renewed Conversations in LGBTQ+ Fandom

Sep 29
Young Democrats have called for a rebrand. They're vying to replace the party's old guard
Young Democrats have called for a rebrand. They're vying to replace the party's old guard

by Charlotte Kramon and Sejal Govindarao | Jul 17
Siobhan McCarthy’s “She’s The He” Redefines Queer Comedy With Trans-Led Cast and Crew
Siobhan McCarthy’s “She’s The He” Redefines Queer Comedy With Trans-Led Cast and Crew

Sep 26
Federal Lawsuit and Legislative Deadlock Put Maine at Center of National Debate Over Transgender Athletes
Federal Lawsuit and Legislative Deadlock Put Maine at Center of National Debate Over Transgender Athletes

Sep 26
Federal Cuts to Teacher Programs Threaten Dei in Massachusetts.
Federal Cuts to Teacher Programs Threaten Dei in Massachusetts.

by Prism | Aug 4
Conservatives notch 2 victories in their fight to deny Planned Parenthood federal funding through Medicaid
Conservatives notch 2 victories in their fight to deny Planned Parenthood federal funding through Medicaid

by Rachel Rebouché | Jul 17

Health

Medicaid, food aid recipients worry about safety net cuts in bill sent to Trump
Medicaid, food aid recipients worry about safety net cuts in bill sent to Trump

The nation's social safety net would face massive changes under a bill headed to President Donald Trump's desk

by David A. Lieb and Geoff Mulvihill | Jul 17

Judge rejects a challenge to Michigan's decades-long ban on publicly funded abortions
Judge rejects a challenge to Michigan's decades-long ban on publicly funded abortions

A judge has rejected a challenge to Michigan’s ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents

by Ed White | Jul 10

Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing in sex eligibility case
Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing in sex eligibility case

by Graham Dunbar and Gerald Imray | Jul 10
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029

by Maria Cheng | Jul 10
A ruling this week in the Caster Semenya case could reignite the issue of sex eligibility in sports
A ruling this week in the Caster Semenya case could reignite the issue of sex eligibility in sports

by Gerald Imray | Jul 9

International

TikTok faces fresh European privacy investigation over China data transfers
TikTok faces fresh European privacy investigation over China data transfers

TikTok is facing a fresh European Union privacy investigation into user data transferred to China

by Kelvin Chan | Jul 10

Hong Kong Set For Landmark Same-Sex Partnerships Bill Following Court Mandate
Hong Kong Set For Landmark Same-Sex Partnerships Bill Following Court Mandate

Hong Kong authorities will introduce a bill to recognize same-sex partnerships, granting couples limited legal rights, in response to a 2023 court ruling.

Jul 10

Perilous journey: A gay Tanzanian man’s quest for freedom across the English Channel
Perilous journey: A gay Tanzanian man’s quest for freedom across the English Channel

by John Leicester | Jul 9
Wimbledon Legend Billie Jean King Urges World to ‘Listen’ to Trans Athletes’ Stories
Wimbledon Legend Billie Jean King Urges World to ‘Listen’ to Trans Athletes’ Stories

Jul 7
Labour MP Criticizes Parkrun for Transgender Inclusion Amid Ongoing Debate Over Non-Competitive Community Events
Labour MP Criticizes Parkrun for Transgender Inclusion Amid Ongoing Debate Over Non-Competitive Community Events

Jul 7

National

New Hampshire judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order
New Hampshire judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A federal judge in New Hampshire says he will certify a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by President Donald Trump’s executive...

by Holly Ramer and Mike Catalini | Jul 10

A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided
A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided

A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is...

by Deepa Bharath and Fatima Hussein | Jul 9

Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies
Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies

by Sophie Austin | Jul 9
Protesters rally against closure of largest gender-affirming care center for kids in the US
Protesters rally against closure of largest gender-affirming care center for kids in the US

by Anna Furman | Jul 9
Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted
Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted

by Scott Bauer | Jul 8

Politics

Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role
Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role

California Gov. Gavin Newsom begins a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters in rural and Republican-leaning areas

by Meg Kinnard | Jul 8

Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing
Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing

The IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status

by Fatima Hussein | Jul 8

Judge recommends that case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan proceed
Judge recommends that case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan proceed

by Scott Bauer | Jul 8
Elon Musk says he's formed a new political party. But it's not clear if he actually has
Elon Musk says he's formed a new political party. But it's not clear if he actually has

by Meg Kinnard | Jul 7
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

by Patrick Whittle | Jul 7

Business

Anheuser-Busch Faces Backlash for Ending PrideFest Sponsorship After Decades of LGBTQ+ Support
Anheuser-Busch Faces Backlash for Ending PrideFest Sponsorship After Decades of LGBTQ+ Support

Anheuser-Busch, parent company of Bud Light, has ended its 30-year sponsorship of St. Louis' PrideFest, drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and marking a...

Jun 27

Anna Wintour is seeking a new Vogue editor-in-chief but will maintain editorial control
Anna Wintour is seeking a new Vogue editor-in-chief but will maintain editorial control

Anna Wintour is appointing a head of editorial content at Vogue to manage daily operations while retaining her influential role

by Leanne Italie | Jun 27

Spotlight on Wildrose: A Beacon of LGBTQ+ Community in Seattle
Spotlight on Wildrose: A Beacon of LGBTQ+ Community in Seattle

Jun 26
Reclaim, Remix, Resist: How Queer Designers Are Transforming Fashion in 2025
Reclaim, Remix, Resist: How Queer Designers Are Transforming Fashion in 2025

Jun 23
Nissan Faces Backlash After Withdrawing Support from New York City Pride
Nissan Faces Backlash After Withdrawing Support from New York City Pride

Jun 23