1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (443+ words) NEW SMYRNA BEACH " District 3 Volusia County Councilman Danny Robins described people in the LGBTQ+ community as having a "mental health issue" during an April 16 candidate forum in New Smyrna Beach. This isn't the first time Robins has made controversial statements…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (294+ words) Louisville Metro Councilman JP Lyninger, a Democrat of District 6, has filed an ordinance that would designate Louisville as a "Safe Haven City" for transgender and gender non-conforming people. "I'm going to do my part to try to protect my community,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (931+ words) WASHINGTON " The Supreme Court on March 31 said Colorado's ban on LGBTQ+ "conversion therapy" for young people infringes on the free speech rights of a Christian counselor, the latest'legal setback for LGBTQ+ Americans'from the high court. Colorado officials argued'that the law…...

6+ mon, 4+ day ago  (455+ words) If Keira Knightley could cast a spell, it would likely be one for a little more kindness. Rowling, whose best-selling young adult series and accompanying movie franchise sparked a pop culture phenomenon in the 2000s, has drawn backlash in recent years…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (89+ words) A group of activists formed IN'TACT to advocate for transgender and intersex rights in Missouri. The nonprofit organization lobbies against anti-trans legislation and endorses political candidates. IN. .. Advocacy group celebrates transgender identities, visibility at concert Ongoing challenges regarding the rights…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (268+ words) A controversial Confederate monument, once removed from its post a mile away from the White House, will make its return this fall. The National Park Service said it restored and will bring back a bronze statue of Albert Pike, a…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (693+ words) DALLAS " The Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution supporting a concerted effort to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges as the historic U. S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage approaches its 10-year anniversary. The June 10 vote by the nation's largest Protestant denomination represents a…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (632+ words) Thanks to the U. S. Supreme Court, Kaley Chiles can go back to doing the work she loves without fear of intervention or punishment from the government." Chiles, a Colorado licensed therapist, sued the state over a 2019 law that prohibits conversion therapy…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1046+ words) The No. 7 train was the warmest place for Iden Campbell Mc Collum to sleep. He took the subway to his job at Burger King, and spent many nights looping its route to Flushing, curled up over heaters that provided a…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (100+ words) Topeka Public Schools and three other Kansas districts violated federal law with policies on transgender students and risk losing federal funding. Trump team says Topeka 501 violated federal law with transgender policies Topeka Public School and three other school districts in…...