Politics Jan 29 Utah governor signs bill banning gender-affirming health care for youth By Associated Press
World Jan 25 Pope Francis says homosexuality is a sin but not a crime Pope Francis has criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Politics Jan 12 Wisconsin Republicans block ban on ‘conversion therapy’ Wisconsin Republicans have again allowed therapists, social workers and counselors to try to change LGBTQ clients' gender identities and sexual orientations — a scientifically discredited practice known as conversion therapy. By Harm Venhuizen, Associated Press
Health Jan 10 988 mental health line receives over 2 million calls and texts in 6 months The 988 mental health and suicide prevention helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched. It has received just over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages since July. By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
World Dec 27 Israeli doctors, health care workers reject Netanyahu allies’ anti-LGBTQ remarks Health care workers from around the country have spoken out against remarks by allies of Benjamin Netanyahu calling for a law to allow discrimination against LGBTQ people in hospitals and businesses. By Isaac Scharf, Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press
Dec 13 Biden’s judicial nominations have set records for diversity, but several remain unconfirmed By Candice Norwood, The 19th The president has prioritized nominating people from underrepresented backgrounds in terms of race, gender and professional experience, but advocates say there’s still ‘a long way to go.’… Continue reading
Dec 07 FBI got tip about shooting suspect a day before 2021 arrest By Colleen Slevin, Jim Mustian, Associated Press Authorities say the person who would later kill five at a Colorado gay nightclub was on the FBI's radar a day before being arrested for threatening to kill family members. Continue reading
Dec 06 Colorado LGBTQ nightclub shooting suspect charged with hate crimes By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The suspect accused of entering a Colorado Springs gay nightclub and killing five people and wounding 17 others was formally charged with hate crimes as well as murder. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 7:45 Drag queen events are increasingly targeted by right-wing demonstrators By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings Drag shows are no longer the underground phenomenon they once were. In fact, family-themed drag events are often held in many cities for younger audiences. But as the backlash and rhetoric against LGBTQ people have grown, so have the threats… Continue watching
Nov 29 WATCH: Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex and interracial unions By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The bill, which would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law, was approved 61-36 on Tuesday, including support from 12 Republicans. Continue reading