Tennessee's anti-drag law struck down as too broad, too vague

The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.

Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases

The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.

Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.

Here are the restrictions on transgender people proceeding in US statehouses

Missouri and Nebraska proposals are poised for action and could add to the list of at least 17 states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender affirming care for minors.

DeSantis rejects 'pronoun olympics' in signing bill that expands sexual orientation, gender identity law

Saying Florida will "let the kids be kids," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill that expands a controversial 2022 law restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

Publix apologizes after bakery refused to write ‘trans' on cake

Publix has apologized to a customer after an Orlando bakery clerk and his managers refused to write "trans" on a sheet cake.

FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men

The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.

UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'

The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.

US forward Alex Morgan supports transgender kids in sports

Forward Alex Morgan says the U.S. national team should have internal discussions about playing games in states that restrict transgender kids from participating in sports.

Missouri lawmakers to take up more restrictive 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.

NY Rangers criticized for decision to skip wearing 'Pride'-themed gear

The team was supposed to wear Pride-themed jerseys and gear during warm-ups against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but instead wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys.

Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.