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Tennessee GOP leader passes confidence vote after social media uproar

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, 79, repeatedly commented on a 20-year-old gay man’s racy Instagram photos for more than two years.
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally presides over the Tennessee Senate on Jan. 12, 2021, in Nashville.
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally presides over the Tennessee Senate on Jan. 12, 2021, in Nashville.

Grindr joins major public health push to distribute free at-home HIV tests

In an effort funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the popular gay dating app will help distribute 1 million test kits nationwide.
The "Grindr" app logo on a mobile phone screen.
The "Grindr" app logo on a mobile phone screen.

Wyoming bans transgender youths from girls' sports teams

The law, which takes effect July 1, will prohibit “students of the male sex from competing on a team designated for students of the female sex.”
Wyoming State Capitol
Wyoming State Capitol

Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

The state's Republican attorney general said he will file an emergency rule to limit access to transgender care for minors, sidestepping the GOP-led Senate.
People applaud during a rally in favor of legislation banning gender-affirming healthcare for minors on March 20, 2023, at the Missouri Statehouse in Jefferson.
People applaud during a rally in favor of legislation banning gender-affirming healthcare for minors on March 20, 2023, at the Missouri Statehouse in Jefferson.
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Protesters are bloodied and arrested at NYC Drag Story Hour

Protesters, some of whom appear to be Proud Boys members, clashed with counterprotesters at a Drag Story Hour hosted by N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James.
A member of the "Proud Boys" leaves a protest against Drag Queen Story Hour in New York on March 19, 2023.
A member of the "Proud Boys" leaves a protest against Drag Queen Story Hour in New York on March 19, 2023.

'Drag Race' star Jinkx Monsoon slams wave of anti-drag laws

Lawmakers in at least 16 states so far have proposed legislation that would restrict drag performances, according to an NBC News analysis.
Jinkx Monsoon as "Mama Morton" backstage at a special performance for "Teacher's Night on Broadway" at "Chicago" on Broadway on Feb. 2, 2023 in New York.
Jinkx Monsoon as "Mama Morton" backstage at a special performance for "Teacher's Night on Broadway" at "Chicago" on Broadway on Feb. 2, 2023 in New York.

PrEP's promise to change the course of HIV has succeeded — but only for white gay men

The oral HIV prevention pill has achieved substantial popularity—but only among white gay and bisexual men. Could a newer injectable PrEP fare any better?
Truvada.
Truvada.

Kentucky lawmakers pass ban on youth gender-affirming care

The bill would also prohibit educators from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity with students of any age.
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky struggled to wrap up a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors, as internal differences complicated their push to beat a Thursday, March 16 deadline to complete the sweeping proposal denounced by some outside voices within their party.
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky struggled to wrap up a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors, as internal differences complicated their push to beat a Thursday, March 16 deadline to complete the sweeping proposal denounced by some outside voices within their party.

Florida becomes eighth state to restrict transgender care for minors

A group of Florida parents represented by advocacy groups plans to sue to block a Board of Medicine rule that took effect Thursday.
Protesters lie on the ground holding cardboard signs shaped like tombstones in front of the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport as the Florida Board of Medicine meets inside.
Protesters lie on the ground holding cardboard signs shaped like tombstones in front of the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport as the Florida Board of Medicine meets inside.

Singer G Flip and 'Selling Sunset' star Chrishell Stause celebrate their one-year anniversary

Stause first confirmed her relationship with the Australian singer in May during a "Selling Sunset" reunion episode.
Chrishell Stause, left, and G Flip attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 12, 2023, in West Hollywood, Calif.
Chrishell Stause, left, and G Flip attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 12, 2023, in West Hollywood, Calif.
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Wellesley College students vote to admit trans men and nonbinary students

Despite the nonbinding student vote, the women’s college does not plan to change its admissions policies, the school's president said.
Green Hall at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.
Green Hall at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.