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Texas AG sues second doctor accused of providing transgender care to minors

If the doctors are found to be in violation of state law, they could have their medical licenses revoked and face financial penalties in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Trans voters left frustrated by an election that made them the central talking point

Many transgender voters told NBC News they’re backing Kamala Harris for president, with some saying they plan to leave the country should Donald Trump win a second presidential term.
Photo collage of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign imagery in black-and-white, covered with a trans flag
Photo collage of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign imagery in black-and-white, covered with a trans flag

Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality

The singer called the speculation over his sexuality “an intrusion on something very personal to me” during his concert in Denver on Monday, according to video captured by fans.
Shawn Mendes.
Shawn Mendes.

'I Hate Gay Halloween' meme takes over social media

Typically, people are dressed up in an “obscure costume that would most likely only land with another gay person,” according to meme database Know Your Meme.
"I hate gay Halloween what do you mean you're the tired but wired DW meme?"
"I hate gay Halloween what do you mean you're the tired but wired DW meme?"
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Women's volleyball dispute touches on a broader question: How to define 'fair'

An athlete at San Jose State University has joined a federal lawsuit against the NCAA challenging transgender athletes in college sports, citing her own teammate.
San Jose State players huddle before facing Colorado State on Oct. 3, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo.
San Jose State players huddle before facing Colorado State on Oct. 3, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo.

Trump refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name

As the GOP presidential nominee focuses his closing message on a hypermasculine appeal to men, he has repeatedly referred to the openly gay journalist as "Allison Cooper."
Republican presidential nominee, and former U.S. President Donald  in Zebulon, Georgia on Oct. 23, 2024.
Republican presidential nominee, and former U.S. President Donald  in Zebulon, Georgia on Oct. 23, 2024.
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What to know about the San Jose State volleyball team and why opponents are boycotting matches

So far this season, five teams have canceled games against the Spartans amid unspecified reports that one of its players is a transgender woman.
San Jose State head coach Todd Kress talks to his players.
San Jose State head coach Todd Kress talks to his players.

No 'victim mentality' or rainbow flags: Gay Republicans rally for Trump

Organizers of the “Trump UNITY” events speculated that the former president could nab as much as 50% of the gay vote.
Attendees of the Trump Unity event at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on October 22, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.
Attendees of the Trump Unity event at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on October 22, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.

Arizona teen planned attack on Phoenix Pride Festival, prosecutors say

The 17-year-old planned to use explosives to harm people at the Phoenix Pride Festival, Maricopa County prosecutors said.
maricopa county attorney's office exterior
maricopa county attorney's office exterior

Trans candidates are running on a slew of issues besides anti-LGBTQ bills

At least 18 out transgender candidates — from Florida to Hawaii — are running for seats in state legislatures this election cycle, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund.
Photo collage of story subjects: Ashley Brundage, Lisa Middleton, and Kim Coco Iwamoto against yellow background with purple and orange overlays
Photo collage of story subjects: Ashley Brundage, Lisa Middleton, and Kim Coco Iwamoto against yellow background with purple and orange overlays

Worried by fall of Roe v. Wade, organizers get same-sex marriage on the ballot in three states

Voters in California, Colorado and Hawaii will have a chance to remove unenforceable language from their state constitutions banning same-sex marriage.
A sign is held in the air that says "Freedom to Marry Colorado"
A sign is held in the air that says "Freedom to Marry Colorado"

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