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They're Throwing a Straight Pride Party... in June

International

Watch: The 'Senate Twink' Resurfaces in Australia, Where 'The Gays Are Nice'

Aidan Maese-Czeropski – the so-called "Senate Twink" who was fired after video of him allegedly having sex in a government conference room circulated – has...

by Kilian Melloy | May 3

Transgender Women Banned from Women's Cricket in England and Wales

Transgender women are to be banned outright from women's and girls' cricket in England and Wales.

May 2

National

Supreme Court Signals Support for Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ Books in Public Schools

The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled support for the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to remove their children from classes using...

by Mark Sherman | May 3

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

President Donald Trump's administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral...

by Geoff Mulvihill, Carla K. Johnson and Amanda Seitz | May 1

Politics

Before the Met Gala, Check Out The Debt Gala

Before the Met Gala, attend or donate to The Debt Gala, an event that donates its proceeds to organizations helping those with medical debt.

May 3

Trump Administration Settles with Maine over Funding Freeze after Dispute over Trans Athletes

The Trump administration agreed to halt efforts to freeze funds for a Maine child nutrition program after suspending those dollars due to a disagreement over...

May 3

Business

NPR Stations Targeted for Cuts by Trump Have Provided Lifelines to Listeners During Disasters

Public radio stations have been a lifeline during disasters that take out power, the internet and cell towers. In many remote and rural areas across the U.S.,...

by John Raby and Jamie Stengle | May 3

Robert Irwin Grows Up and Fills Out in New Underwear Campaign

When Robert Irwin, the son of the late "Crocodile Hunter" and conservationist Steve Irwin, decided to do a sponsorship for the iconic Australian Bonds underwear...

by Timothy Rawles | May 3

Health

Kennedy Center's Events Scheduled for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say

Organizers and the Kennedy Center canceled a week's worth LGBTQ+ events for this summer's World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities...

by Ashraf Khalil | Apr 26

Transgender People Are About 1% of the US Population. Yet They're a Political Lightning Rod

It's a contradiction of numbers that reveals a deep cultural divide: Transgender people make up less than 1% of the U.S. population, but they have become a...

by Geoff Mulvihill and Jesse Bedayn | Apr 8