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3d ago

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

The newly repealed rule prohibited “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
Angie Cox, left, and Joelle Henneman hug after an approval vote at the United Methodist Church General Conference
Angie Cox, left, and Joelle Henneman hug after an approval vote at the United Methodist Church General Conference

Mississippi lawmakers quietly kill bills to restrict legal recognition of trans people

One bill would have restricted transgender people’s use of bathrooms and locker rooms in public buildings, including university dormitories.
Image: Tate Reeves
Jenifer Branning
Rita Potts Parks
Dana McLean
Jill Ford
Becky Currie
Angela Burks Hill

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Image: Tate Reeves
Jenifer Branning
Rita Potts Parks
Dana McLean
Jill Ford
Becky Currie
Angela Burks Hill

politics political politicians
3d ago

United Methodists begin to reverse long-standing anti-LGBTQ policies

The actions follow a historic schism in what was long the third-largest denomination in the U.S.
Image: Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball presides at a session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church on April 29, in Charlotte, N.C.
Image: Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball presides at a session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church on April 29, in Charlotte, N.C.

EEOC says workplace bias laws cover bathrooms, pronouns and abortion

The guidance is not legally binding, but lays out a blueprint for how the EEOC will enforce anti-bias laws and can be cited in court to back up legal arguments.
Restroom Sign
Restroom Sign

Kansas bill to limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors dies after failed veto override

Supporters were two votes short when two Republicans switched their votes and prevented the Legislature from overriding the Democratic governor's veto.
Kansas bill to limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors dies after failed veto override / Supporters were two votes short when two Republicans switched their votes and prevented the Legislature from overriding the Democratic governor's veto.
Kansas bill to limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors dies after failed veto override / Supporters were two votes short when two Republicans switched their votes and prevented the Legislature from overriding the Democratic governor's veto.

Five Republican-led states sue over Biden's new Title IX transgender protections

The new rules prohibit schools from banning transgender students and teachers from using restrooms that align with their gender identities, among other policies.
Montana Republicans Bar Transgender Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr From House Floor
Montana Republicans Bar Transgender Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr From House Floor

George Santos says he will revive his drag queen persona on Cameo

The disgraced former lawmaker was expelled from Congress in December after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing money from his campaign.
House Lawmakers Work Towards Electing New Speaker On Capitol Hill
House Lawmakers Work Towards Electing New Speaker On Capitol Hill

'Challengers' screenwriter says 'homoerotic' nature of tennis inspired the film

Justin Kuritzkes shares how he and director Luca Guadagnino amped up the film's central love triangle among the characters played by Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor.
From left, Mike Faist, Zendaya, and Josh O'Connor in "Challengers."
From left, Mike Faist, Zendaya, and Josh O'Connor in "Challengers."
5d ago

West Virginia’s and North Carolina’s transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

The appeals court case involved coverage of gender-affirming care by North Carolina’s state employee health plan and coverage of transition-related surgery by West Virginia Medicaid.
Connor Thonen-Fleck addresses reporters while his parents stand by his side on March 11, 2019, in Durham, N.C., at the announcement of a lawsuit against North Carolina officials over how the state health plan is run.
Connor Thonen-Fleck addresses reporters while his parents stand by his side on March 11, 2019, in Durham, N.C., at the announcement of a lawsuit against North Carolina officials over how the state health plan is run.

Oregon's Sports Bra, a pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms

Interest in women's sports is at an all-time high, with the NCAA women's basketball championship game drawing more viewers than the men’s title match for the first time.
Owner Jenny Nguyen at The Sports Bra opening day in Portland, Ore.
Owner Jenny Nguyen at The Sports Bra opening day in Portland, Ore.
5d ago

Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle

Public sentiment in Hong Kong has become increasingly welcoming to the LGBTQ community, but many still face challenges in daily life.
Activist Henry Tse, who won an appeal to change the gender on his ID card, poses with a mock ID card outside the immigration tower after receiving the new document in Hong Kong, Monday, April. 29, 2024.
Activist Henry Tse, who won an appeal to change the gender on his ID card, poses with a mock ID card outside the immigration tower after receiving the new document in Hong Kong, Monday, April. 29, 2024.

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