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Transgender youths are targeted in Scouting America changes pushed by the Pentagon | Newser

22+ min ago  (1017+ words) Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Defense Department in January, which included discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge and introducing a Military Service merit badge as well as waiving registration fees for the children…...

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Scouting America Shifts Gender Policy for Pentagon

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (275+ words) Scouting America will alter several policies at the urging of the Pentagon, including a requirement that members use "biological sex at birth and not gender identity,"... Scouting America Shifts Gender Policy for Pentagon Scouting America will alter several policies at…...

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newser.com > story > 383955 > major-nyc-hospital-halts-its-transgender-youth-program.html

Major NYC Hospital Halts Its Transgender Youth Program

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (254+ words) NYU Langone Health has shut down its high-profile program for transgender youth, citing federal pressure and leadership changes as key factors. The Manhattan hospital said it... Major NYC Hospital Halts Its Transgender Youth Program NYU Langone Health has shut down…...

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newser.com > story > 383477 > pride-flag-removed-from-stonewall-gay-rights-site.html

Pride Flag Removed From Stonewall Gay Rights Site

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (257+ words) The rainbow flag is no longer flying over the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The National Park Service has taken down the large pride flag at New York City's... Pride Flag Removed From Stonewall Gay Rights Site The…...

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newser.com > story > 382922 > wyoming-is-the-least-romantic-state.html

Wyoming Is the Least Romantic State

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (151+ words) With Valentine's Day on its way, the site innerbody sought to measure the romantic vibes in each state. Its strategy was to look at online searches for everything from anniversary... Wyoming Is the Least Romantic State With Valentine's Day on…...

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newser.com > story > 381987 > good-news-florida-the-emu-has-been-captured.html

'In My 25 Years, I've Never Handcuffed an Emu"

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (253+ words) A Florida deputy has captured a runaway emu and safely returned the large flightless bird to its home. A St. Johns County deputy responded last Friday to a rural area west of... 'In My 25 Years, I've Never Handcuffed an Emu…...

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newser.com > story > 381868 > scotus-appears-set-to-uphold-trans-sports-bans.html

SCOTUS Appears Set to Uphold Trans Sports Bans

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (448+ words) Protesters carry signs outside the Supreme Court during arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. SCOTUS Appears Set to Uphold Trans Sports Bans The Supreme Court signaled Tuesday that it…...

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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (852+ words) The court's conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, signaled during more than three hours of arguments it would rule the state bans don't violate either the Constitution or the federal law known as…...

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Pediatrics Group Sues HHS

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (462+ words) The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group. Earlier this month, the federal government "abruptly terminated" grants to the group, the lawsuit says....

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Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (226+ words) The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group. Earlier this month, the federal government "abruptly terminated" grants to the group, the lawsuit says....