Japan’s top court orders government to compensate disabled people who were forcibly sterilized

TOKYO — In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court ordered the government Wednesday to pay suitable…

Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender…

Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout

NEW YORK — While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online…

Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout

NEW YORK — While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online…

Arkansas Supreme Court reinstates rule eliminating ‘X’ option for sex on licenses and IDs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday reinstated an agency rule prohibiting residents…

LGBTQ+ librarians grapple with attacks on books – and on themselves

Idaho librarian June Meissner was closing up for the day at the downtown Boise Public Library…

Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida’s investigation has destroyed her daughter’s life

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida public school employee who faces firing because she allowed her…

Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that

NEW YORK — With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise…

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know

Pride Month, the worldwide celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights, kicks off Saturday with events around…

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

A Texas Democratic lawmaker who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care…