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Abortion Ruling Thrusts Companies Into Divisive Arena
The Supreme Court's decision to end the nation's constitutional protections for abortion has catapulted businesses of all types into the most divisive corner of politics.
Gay Mormon Dad Talks About Coming Out, Co-parenting
In a Pride month-themed interview, a gay Mormon dad and his former wife discussed how he struggled with his faith and sexuality before eventually coming out and freeing them both to live a happier new life.
US Opens COVID Vaccine To Little Kids; Shots Begin This Week
The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Drag Story Hour Hosts, Under Attack, Dig in Their Heels
Protesters pray outside a library in New York City as Flame, a drag queen sporting a bright wig and a red gown, entertains the children inside by singing the ABCs, leading a coloring activity and reading books about how it's OK to be different.
Judge Blocks Texas Investigating Families of Trans Youth
A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.
New Lawsuit Filed over Texas Trans Family Investigations
Three Texas families sued the state Wednesday seeking to halt investigations of them over gender-confirming medical treatments their transgender children received, in a renewed challenge to the state looking into such treatments as child abuse.
Adoptions Another Facet of Life Halted by War in Ukraine
The ripple effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been devastating for families of all kinds — including those who have seen their prospective adoptions put on hold.
Tom Daley Says Being a Gay Dad Means Having to Prove Himself
Olympic judges awarded British diving champ Tom Daley a gold medal, but the out champ says that being a gay dad brings the real judgement, making him feel a need to prove himself constantly.
Two Men Celebrate British Antarctica's First Same-Sex Wedding
Two stewards aboard a British research vessel celebrated a same-sex wedding at the bottom of the world, in a first-of-its-kind ceremony for British Antarctica.
Explainer: What Medical Treatments do Transgender Youth Get?
Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is increasingly under attack in many states, labeled child abuse and subject to criminalizing bans. But it's been available in America for over a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations.
Gay Dad Describes Homophobe's Terrifying Attack on His Family
A gay dad took to Twitter to describe the vitriolic anti-gay rhetoric a stranger accosted him and his family with on an Amtrak train, and the way the encounter traumatized his children.
Internet Takes the Side of Woman whose Gay Brother Tried to Pressure Her with 'Homophobia' Claim
A Reddit forum post says a woman's estranged brother accused her of "homophobia" in a bid to get her to accept their parents' outrageous demands. Readers took her side in the fight.
Gay Married Couple, Denied IVF Coverage, Register Complaint Against NYC
A gay married couple in New York City have registered a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission because the city's employee health insurance would not cover IVF for them.
Rihanna Talks Fashion, Motherhood as Due Date Approaches
Timekeeping isn't Rihanna's strong suit, and that goes for the pregnancy she's been sharing with the world as well.
Gay Australian Becomes Parenthood Pioneer; 1st Single Man in Victoria to Become a Dad Via Surrogacy
Shaun Resnick, a gay, 44-year-old Australian man, persevered against surrogacy laws in his successful quest to become a single father.
Watch: Brothers Osborne Win Grammy with Coming-Out Anthem
Country western duo the Brothers Osborne took a Grammy for their song "Younger Me," which is about TJ Osborne's coming out. It's the first song about an LGBTQ+ subject to win the prestigious award.
Trans Kids, Parents Fight Wave of Legislation in Red States
Multiple states with Republican-controlled legislatures that have advanced bills not only to block medical treatment but to ban trans children from using school restrooms or playing on sports teams that don't correspond with their sex at birth.
If You're Gay, You Cannot Raise Children, Claims Comic Ali Siddiq
Stand-up comic Ali Siddiq went on Joe Rogan's Spotify show to offer his views on LGBTQ parenting. In short, he doesn't want it. In fact, he hates it.
Judge Blocks Texas Investigation of Trans Teen's Parents
A Texas judge on Wednesday blocked the state from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender-confirmation treatments, but stopped short of preventing the state from looking into other reports about children receiving similar care.
Texas Appeals Halt of Investigation of Trans Teen's Parents
Texas is appealing a judge's ruling that prevents the state from investigating a transgender teenager's parents over gender confirming care she received.