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Supreme Court upholds state bans on trans athletes in girls' sports
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (563+ words) The court's conservative majority, which has'repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans'in the past year, ruled that state bans in Idaho and West Virginia don't violate the Constitution or the federal law known as Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in education....
Parades in Kansas and beyond wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (516+ words) Pride events'often mix celebration and calls to action, reflecting the political winds, cultural climate and news around LGBTQ+ rights. This month's parades and festivals around the U. S. have unfolded as President Donald Trump works to'roll back transgender rights'and diversity, equity and…...
Pride Month 2026 has begun. What to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (637+ words) By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Pride month has begun across the U. S. , bringing parades and parties to big cities and small towns to celebrate LGBTQ+ people. The rainbow-filled festivities this year come as President Donald Trump's administration is pushing policies to…...
Kansas governor vetoes anti-trans bathroom bill, citing "numerous and significant consequences
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1088+ words) TOPEKA " Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a controversial bill that forces transgender people to use bathrooms that match their biological sex at birth, saying the poorly drafted legislation would have far-reaching consequences. The Democratic governor now hands House Substitute for'Senate Bill…...
Beck's Hybrids opens $23 million, 90, 000 square foot facility in Salina: Here's what to know
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (530+ words) America's largest family-owned retail seed company and the third-largest seed brand, has celebrated the opening of their new $21 million, 90, 000 square foot warehouse in Salina. Beck's Hybrids, a family-owned company originating from Atlanta, Indiana looks to bring their experienced years of…...
Kansas officials prevent gender marker changes on driver's licenses during 30-day appeal window
1+ year, 1+ week ago (538+ words) TOPEKA " Jessie Lawson made an appointment for Monday morning as soon as she heard about'the Kansas Court of Appeals ruling Friday'that allows Kansans to change the gender markers on their licenses. As a trans Kansan, Lawson said, she was thrilled…...