• How Hegseth's controversial religious views could affect military leadership

    How Hegseth's controversial religious views could affect military leadership

    Dec 12, 2024 11:35 PM EST

    ... images really see themselves as at war with those trying to take down American Christianity and Western civilization at large. That means members of the LGBTQ community. That means trans people. That means those who don't see themselves as part of a Christian society. There's a temptation, I ...

  • U.S. health panel draft recommendations would allow a self-testing option for cervical cancer

    U.S. health panel draft recommendations would allow a self-testing option for cervical cancer

    Dec 10, 2024 05:57 PM EST

    Women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening, an influential health panel said Tuesday. WATCH: Study highlights why LGBTQ+ people may be at greater risk for cancer Draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are aimed at getting more people ...

  • Could Australia's ban on social media for people under 16 work in other countries?

    Could Australia's ban on social media for people under 16 work in other countries?

    Dec 04, 2024 07:06 PM EST

    ... effect on online anonymity, a cornerstone of online communications — and something that can protect teens on social platforms. “Whether it be religious minorities and dissidents, LGBTQ youth, those in abusive situations, whistleblowers, or countless other speakers in tricky situations, anonymous speech is a critical tool to safely challenge authority and ...

  • Georgia sees 3rd night of protests against ruling party's suspension of EU talks

    Georgia sees 3rd night of protests against ruling party's suspension of EU talks

    Nov 30, 2024 08:00 PM EST

    ... 2028.Critics have accused Georgian Dream — established by Bidzina Ivanishvili, a shadowy billionaire who made his fortune in Russia — of becoming increasingly authoritarian and tilted toward Moscow. The party recently pushed through laws similar to those used by the Kremlin to crack down on freedom of speech and LGBTQ+ rights.

  • Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

    Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

    Nov 28, 2024 02:25 PM EST

    Sen. David Shoebridge, from the minority Greens party, said mental health experts agreed that the ban could dangerously isolate many children who used social media to find support. “This policy will hurt vulnerable young people the most, especially in regional communities and especially the LGBTQI community, by cutting them off ...

  • Ohio Gov. DeWine signs bill restricting transgender students' use of bathrooms

    Ohio Gov. DeWine signs bill restricting transgender students' use of bathrooms

    Nov 27, 2024 05:18 PM EST

    The ACLU of Ohio was among the groups that had lobbied for a veto, condemning the measure as a violation of the right of privacy of LGBTQ+ Ohioans that will make them less safe. Equality Ohio, the state's LGBTQ+ advocacy and legal aid organization, said the law poses risks ...

  • News Wrap: G7 foreign ministers renew 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

    News Wrap: G7 foreign ministers renew 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

    Nov 26, 2024 11:50 PM EST

    ... many of its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies known as DEI. The company will no longer participate in an index that tracks workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. It will also terminate an equity racial center that was set up after the killing of George Floyd. And Walmart will no longer ...

  • Is the political climate influencing a spike in racist incidents?

    Is the political climate influencing a spike in racist incidents?

    Nov 26, 2024 11:40 PM EST

    ... are using the election of Donald Trump as an encouragement to cause fear and anxiety in communities of color and religious communities and in the LGBTQ community. Because of his use of racist, sexist, and other discriminatory rhetoric on the campaign trail, he's essentially encouraged his followers to spew ...

  • Who are Trump's Cabinet picks? Here's every name so far

    Who are Trump's Cabinet picks? Here's every name so far

    Nov 26, 2024 05:24 PM EST

    ... formerly worked for George Soros. He’s also an advisor to Trump and a donor to his campaign. If confirmed, he would become the first LGBTQ+ person to lead the Treasury and among the few to be confirmed by the Senate for a Republican Cabinet position. Likely to prioritize Trump ...

  • Transgender Americans share concerns about Trump's threats to rollback rights

    Transgender Americans share concerns about Trump's threats to rollback rights

    Nov 20, 2024 11:30 PM EST

    However, because these are broad nondiscrimination protections, this could implicate all LGBTQ students at schools where it can be an especially vulnerable place for trans kids and queer kids. Just, if they don't have a safe environment at home, school is where they go to feel affirmed often. Amna ...