News + Politics
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39 ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bills Introduced in 2023
“Don’t Say Gay” bills are expected to increase in 2024 -- but so are court cases challenging these restrictive laws.
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Hate Crime Conviction Upheld by Iowa Supreme Court
The court upheld the hate crime conviction of a man who left harassing notes at homes displaying Pride flags.
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Library Forced to Remove LGBTQ Books to Stay Open
A library in rural Kansas was forced to remove books containing LGBTQ content from in order to renew its lease.
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Russian Police Raid LGBTQ Venues After Anti-Gay Ruling
Russian authorities raided several LGBTQ venues after the country's Supreme Court declared LGBTQ organizations "extremist."
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Children of Gay Dads in Europe Happier than Straight Counterparts
European researchers found that children with gay dads measurably functioned better on average than their peers from heterosexual parents.
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Seven Families Sue Iowa Over “Don’t Say Gay” Law
A group of families with LGBTQ children are suing the state of Iowa over a law banning LGBTQ content from schools.
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Decriminalizing Gay Sex Helps Combat HIV/AIDS
A report claims that efforts to decriminalize homosexuality have helped some countries make better progress on reducing the spread of HIV.
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The 105 Republicans Who Voted to Expel George Santos
Despite opposition from party leadership, these Republicans broke ranks and voted to expel the embattled New York congressman.
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George Santos Expelled from Congress in Historic Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to expel Republican Congressman George Santos over alleged ethical and financial misdeeds.
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CDC Calls for “Urgency” in Combating HIV/AIDS
As the United States marks World AIDS Day, the CDC is calling for renewed urgency and financial commitment to combating the spread of HIV.
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George Santos Defiant as Expulsion Vote Looms
Embattled Congressman George Santos challenged his accusers during debate leading up to a vote to expel him from Congress.
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Florida Students Walk Out Over Transgender Investigation
Students walked out over the reassignment of their principal for allegedly allowing a transgender athlete on the girls' volleyball team.
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University of Missouri Sued by Transgender Teens
Two youths are suing the University of Missouri Health System for stopping gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors.
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Hawaii is the Most Tattoo-Obsessed State, Study Finds
Washington, D.C. ranked fourth among the most tattoo-happy U.S. states, while Montana came in dead last at 51.
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Vote Triggered to Expel George Santos from Congress
Two Democrats introduced a resolution requiring the House to vote on expelling U.S. Rep. George Santos from Congress within 48 hours.
