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Piquet Fined for Racist, Homophobic Comments about Hamilton
Retired Formula One champion Nelson Piquet has been ordered to pay $950,000 in "moral damages" for making racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton.
Student Group Sues after Texas University Cancels Drag Show
A student group at a university in the Texas Panhandle said in a federal lawsuit that the school's president violated their constitutional right to free speech when he canceled their planned drag show.
Not Real News: No, Grindr Didn't Threaten to Out Closeted GOP Lawmakers
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week, including a fake news clam that Grindr threatened to out closeted GOP lawmakers.
Trump Rallying Supporters in Waco Ahead of Possible Charges
A defiant Donald Trump is hoping to put on a show of force Saturday as he holds the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign in a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.
Brothers Skip Pride Jerseys; Panthers Lose to Maple Leafs
Brothers Eric and Marc Staal of the Florida Panthers declined to wear special Pride-themed warmup jerseys ahead of the team's 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.
U.S. Bishops' New Guidelines Aim to Limit Trans Health Care
United States Catholic bishops have issued guidelines that seek to stop Catholic hospitals from providing gender transition care.
Drag Community Protests Nebraska Bill
Those opposed to the bill made sure the final hearing went out with a flash of glitter and sequins.
U.S., Canada End Loophole that Let Asylum-seekers Cross Border
U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a plan to close a loophole that has allowed asylum-seeking immigrants to move between the two countries.
Greene's DC Jail Visit Pulls GOP Closer to Jan. 6 Rioters
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene swept into the District of Columbia jail to check on conditions for the Jan. 6 defendants, with Republican lawmakers handshaking and high-fiving the prisoners.
Rep. George Santos Confesses to Fraud and Agrees to Pay Damages in Brazil Case
The case in which Rep. Santos was accused of defrauding a Rio de Janeiro clerk of $1,300 in clothes and shoes is about to be settled.
Florida Parents Say Michelangelo's 'David' is Pornographic
A Florida charter school principal was forced to resign this week after some parents complained that their sixth-grade students were shown images of Michelangelo's "David" statue in class.
Trainer Matt Boyles Wants Queer, Bi & Trans Men to be Fitter
Out fitness trainer Matt Boyles works primarily with gay, bi, and transgender male clients for a simple reason: "This is a population that can need something different from the typical gym experience."
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Sweeping GOP Transgender Measure
Kentucky's Democratic governor issued an election-year veto Friday of a Republican bill aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths that includes banning access to gender-affirming health care and restricting the bathrooms they can use.
Watch: Florida Rep Duped into Reciting Silly, Sexual Names
A GOP Florida state representative was trolled (hilariously) at a meeting this past Monday.
Other States are Copying Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Efforts
Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as Republican lawmakers in other states are pursuing their own versions of what critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Iowa Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Bathroom Law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Georgia Law Will Ban Most Transgender Care for Kids Under 18
Georgia will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people younger than 18, under a new law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday.
Unwelcome Spotlight Falls on NHL Team Pride Night Events
Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season.
Track Bans Transgender Athletes, Tightens Rules for Semenya
Track and field banned transgender athletes from international competition Thursday, while adopting new regulations that could keep Caster Semenya and other athletes with differences in sex development from competing.
Nebraska Trans Health Bill Advances, Despite Filibuster Vow
The Nebraska Legislature voted Thursday to advance a contentious bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from some lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session.