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Fear and Uncertainty for LGBTQ+ Russians in Wake of Supreme Court's 'Extremist' Ruling
Fear and Uncertainty for LGBTQ+ Russians in Wake of Supreme Court's 'Extremist' Ruling

Fear and uncertainty, already a fact of life for LGBTQ+ people in Russia thanks to steadily worsening oppression, has abruptly become worse – much worse.

by Kilian Melloy | Dec 7

Report: 'Arctic Nations' Represent 'Hope Spots' for LGBTQ+ Equality
Report: 'Arctic Nations' Represent 'Hope Spots' for LGBTQ+ Equality

A number of "Arctic countries" score high on LGBTQ+ equality – higher than the United States, which weighs in with a score of only 76, a new report says. Russia...

by Kilian Melloy | Dec 6

National

Mike Johnson Unhappy that More LGBTQ+ Youth are Living Authentically
Mike Johnson Unhappy that More LGBTQ+ Youth are Living Authentically

The long arc of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's virulently homophobic career continues, with the longtime equality foe now expressing his woe that America's...

by Kilian Melloy | Dec 6

Watch: Family Members Slam Lack of Hate Crime Charges in Gay AZ Man's Murder, Mutilation
Watch: Family Members Slam Lack of Hate Crime Charges in Gay AZ Man's Murder, Mutilation

Bernardo Pantaleon was beaten, shot, and mutilated by suspects who bragged about the killing on social media and sent his family photos of his abused corpse –...

by Kilian Melloy | Dec 6

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Politics

Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids
Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.

by Harm Venhuizen | Dec 7

Dylan Mulvaney Reveals She Did Not Speak to Her Mother for Six Months
Dylan Mulvaney Reveals She Did Not Speak to Her Mother for Six Months

The transgender influencer brought up the topic during a sparsely attended lecture at Penn State.

by Emell Adolphus | Dec 6

Business

Decades after Europe, Turning Blades Send First Commercial Offshore Wind Power onto US Grid
Decades after Europe, Turning Blades Send First Commercial Offshore Wind Power onto US Grid

An 800-foot tall turbine is now sending electricity onto the grid from a commercial-scale offshore wind farm on pace to be the country's first.

by Jennifer McDermott | Dec 8

New Salvos in Battle Between DeSantis Appointees and Disney
New Salvos in Battle Between DeSantis Appointees and Disney

The reports, commissioned by the Florida governor's appointees, were the latest salvos in the ongoing court and public opinion battles between Disney and...

by Mike Schneider | Dec 7

Health

CVS Health Lays Out Changes to Clarify Prescription Drug Pricing that May Save Some Customers Money
CVS Health Lays Out Changes to Clarify Prescription Drug Pricing that May Save Some Customers Money

CVS Health is introducing changes to how its prescription drug pricing model works, and that could lead to some savings for customers starting next year.

Dec 6

For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing
For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing

When Sam Schultz was sexually assaulted, it felt like a part of them died. It took eight years and the burgeoning #MeToo movement to spur them to go public and...

by Jeff McMillan | Dec 2