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Biden ally to take on school culture wars as White House weighs broader response

Randi Weingarten, head of one of the country's largest teachers unions, is expected to argue that GOP efforts targeting race and gender issues infringe on students' freedom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, holds a town hall in Washington on Sept. 19, 2019.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, holds a town hall in Washington on Sept. 19, 2019.

Nathan Lane explains how Robin Williams protected him during a 1996 'Oprah' interview

The actors were starring in "The Birdcage" at the time, which led some people to speculate about the sexuality of Lane, who was not publicly out at the time.
Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist - Season 36
Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist - Season 36

Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping GOP transgender measure

Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said the bill "rips away the freedom of parents to make medical decisions for their children."
Image: Andy Beshear
Image: Andy Beshear

'The L Word: Generation Q' canceled by Showtime after three seasons

Despite the cancellation, the “L Word” franchise may still live on as there is a reboot of the original 2004 series in development.
Jennifer Beals as Bette, Laurel Holloman as Tina and Kate Moennig as Shane in “The L Word: Generation Q.”
Jennifer Beals as Bette, Laurel Holloman as Tina and Kate Moennig as Shane in “The L Word: Generation Q.”
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Track governing body bans transgender female athletes

The World Athletics Council also adopted new rules for athletes with differences in sex development, such as Olympic champion Caster Semenya.
South Africa's Caster Semenya competes to win the gold in the women's 800-meter final during the Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, Friday, May 3, 2019.
South Africa's Caster Semenya competes to win the gold in the women's 800-meter final during the Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, Friday, May 3, 2019.
7d ago

Grindr sends Egypt users a warning after alleged entrapments and arrests

Human rights groups have been documenting the digital targeting of LGBTQ people through dating apps and social media in at least five Middle Eastern countries in recent years.
Men accused of "debauchery" are held behind bars in a court in Cairo
Men accused of "debauchery" are held behind bars in a court in Cairo

Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18

The new law is part of a nationwide effort by conservatives to restrict transgender athletes, gender-affirming care and drag shows.
Image: Brian Kemp
Image: Brian Kemp

Iowa enacts transgender bathroom bill and ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Iowa’s Senate also passed a bill Wednesday that mirrors Florida’s "Don’t Say Gay" law.
Bettendorf High School students walk out in support of Iowa's LGBTQ+ students in response to pending legislation on March 1, 2023, in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Bettendorf High School students walk out in support of Iowa's LGBTQ+ students in response to pending legislation on March 1, 2023, in Bettendorf, Iowa.
7d ago

Uganda's LGBTQ community is 'in shock' over new measure, gay activist says

The “Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023” includes steep sentences that include death for “aggravated homosexuality” and life in prison for same-sex relations.
Frank Mugisha
Frank Mugisha

DeSantis moves to expand 'Don't Say Gay' law to Florida high schools

The proposed expansion, which does not require legislative approval, would ban lessons about sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12, with limited exceptions.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during his State of the State address
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during his State of the State address
8d ago

Texas university president cancels drag show, comparing art form to blackface

West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler said drag shows “stereotype women in cartoon-like extremes for the amusement of others."
Students at West Texas A&M University protest the cancellation on an on-campus drag show in Canyon, Texas, on March 21, 2023.
Students at West Texas A&M University protest the cancellation on an on-campus drag show in Canyon, Texas, on March 21, 2023.

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