House Passes Bill Protecting Same-Sex Marriage Rights
The House introduced a bill named The Respect for Marriage Act that aims to protect same-sex marriages for LGBTQIA couples.
Human Rights
House To Vote On Same-Sex Marriage, Push Back Against Court
It's part of the legislative branch asserting its authority, pushing back against a court that appears intent on revisiting many settled U.S. laws.
| AP
The Effect Of Transgender Athlete Bans On Youth Sports
The criticism of transgender women participating in and winning sports competition can have an effect on the mental health of all ages of athletes.
U.S. Agencies Temporarily Barred From Enforcing LGBTQ Guidance
A district judge ruled for 20 state attorneys general who sued claiming President Biden's directives infringe on states' right to enact certain laws.
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Transgender Actor Explores Importance Of Trans Characters In Film, TV
Scott Turner Schofield, the first transgender man to be nominated for an acting Emmy Award, advocates for honest portrayals of trans people on screen.
Chauvin Gets 21 Years For Violating Floyd’s Civil Rights
The judge's sentence was at the low end of the 20 to 25 years called for in a plea agreement.
| AP and Tammy Estwick
Ex-Cop Chauvin To Get Federal Sentence For Floyd's Killing
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is about to learn his sentence for federal civil rights violations in the killing of George Floyd.
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Ohio Police Release Bodycam Video In Shooting Of Jayland Walker
The eight Akron police officers involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave.
How A Mom And Son Are Celebrating Pride Month
Starting after the 2016 election and every year since, Sara, her son Parker and other members of Free Mom Hugs have taken their support on tour.
Newsy Interviews Queer Automotive Educator Chaya Milchtein
Newsy sits down with Chaya Milchtein, queer automotive educator, social media influencer and journalist.
Pride Parade Marched On With Mix Emotions In New York City
Thousands of people filled the streets of the Big Apple to celebrate Pride during the annual parade.
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Shares His Coming Out Journey
Two openly gay candidates will face off in Chicago's mayoral race. The newcomer shares his journey growing up gay in Chicago's Latinx community.
$3.2M Settlement Reached In Police Killing Of Daunte Wright
The tentative settlement also includes changes in police policies and training involving traffic stops like the one that resulted in Wright's death.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
The History Of LGBTQ Officers In The U.S. Intelligence Community
Now, the CIA has an Intelligence Community Pride Network. One officer says the agency is working on system updates for transgender officers.
FINA Bans Transgender Swimmers From Competing
Under a new policy, transgender athletes assigned male at birth have effectively been banned from competing in women’s events.
Politicians Of Pride: Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Newsy
Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin joined Newsy to talk about her experience as an LGBTQ politician in Congress.
Vice President Harris Launching Task Force Against Online Harassment
The task force intends to develop steps the federal government can take to combat online hate and abuse.
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President Biden Seeks To Counter State Actions He Sees As Anti-LGBTQ
An executive order is discouraging "conversion therapy" — a discredited practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
| AP
Michigan Cop Charged With Murder In Lyoya's Death Is Fired
Officer Christopher Schurr waived his right to a hearing after being charged in Patrick Lyoya's murder after a traffic stop on April 4.
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Growing Bisexual Community Has Made Its Own Culture Online
Many memes that began as a joke have now become a part of bisexual culture online, allowing the community to feel part of their created history.
31 Patriot Front Members Arrested Near Idaho Pride Event
Police found the members of the White supremacist group packed in a van with riot gear, a smoke grenade, shin guards and shields.
| AP
Michigan Officer Charged In Patrick Lyoya Shooting Death
Prosecutor Chris Becker announced charges Thursday against Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr, weeks after Patrick Lyoya was killed.
| AP
Queer Artist Semler Is Making Waves In Christian Music Genre
Semler grew up as the kid of a priest. Now they are making music about their life and the rejection they faced in the church.
'Fire Island' Addresses Racism In LGBTQ Community
A new film debuting June 3 on Hulu is lighthearted, but also blunt, in its depictions of racist microaggressions in the LGBTQ community.
The Role Of The 'Great Replacement Theory' In American Extremism
A theory that White Americans are being replaced by nonwhites once lived on the dark web. Now it's in right-wing media and pushed by some GOP members.
CDC: U.S. Overdose Deaths Hit Record 107,000 Last Year
U.S. overdose deaths have been on the rise for more than two decades, beginning in the 1990s with the influx of illicit opioids like fentanyl.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
More Politicians Stepping In To Legalize Fentanyl Testing Strips
As drug overdoses are on the rise across the nation, more states are beginning to decriminalize fentanyl testing strips.
New Evidence In Ronald Greene's Death At Hands Of Louisiana Police
Excerpts from the personal journals of the police superintendent show what Col. Kevin Reeves was thinking in the early days after Greene's death.
| Jamal Andress and AP
Georgia High School Athletic Association Bans Transgender Athletes
The change will require transgender students to play for the school sports teams that match the sex listed on their birth certificate.
| AP
Where Are Anti-Trans Bills On The Rise?
As of mid-April, at least 325 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were pending in more than two dozen states.
| Jamal Andress and Scripps News Staff and Emily Grossberg
