Arizona House committee advances bill to ban minors from drag shows
Republican lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would make it a Class 4 felony to expose minors to drag performances, the latest move in a long-running battle over the shows at the Arizona Capitol.
Republican lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would make it a Class 4 felony to expose minors to drag performances, the latest move in a long-running battle over the shows at the Arizona Capitol.
New legislation would ban minors from drag shows in Arizona
A new legislative effort at the Arizona Capitol seeks to criminalize the exposure of minors to drag performances, proposing a Class 4 felony for violators.
A new legislative effort at the Arizona Capitol seeks to criminalize the exposure of minors to drag performances, proposing a Class 4 felony for violators.
Teen accused of plotting terror attack on Phoenix Pride Festival appears in court
Marvin Jalo made an appearance in court after investigators found alleged conversations where he said he had a drone to move a bomb.
Marvin Jalo made an appearance in court after investigators found alleged conversations where he said he had a drone to move a bomb.
Tucson Pride Festival organizers cancel annual LGBT+ event, dissolves group
The organizers of Tucson Pride say the annual LGBTQ+ event, which was set to take place on Feb. 21, is now canceled altogether, and they have also agreed to dissolve the entire organization.
The organizers of Tucson Pride say the annual LGBTQ+ event, which was set to take place on Feb. 21, is now canceled altogether, and they have also agreed to dissolve the entire organization.
Tucson Pride Festival canceled, org to dissolve
Tucson's annual LGBT+ parade and festival is now a thing of the past, as organizers decided to cancel the annual event, as well as dissolving the entire organization.
Tucson's annual LGBT+ parade and festival is now a thing of the past, as organizers decided to cancel the annual event, as well as dissolving the entire organization.
Supreme Court hearing arguments on transgender athletes
Transgender rights are in front of the Supreme Court where justices are hearing arguments in two state cases to decide whether states can ban transgender girls from competing in women's school sports.
Transgender rights are in front of the Supreme Court where justices are hearing arguments in two state cases to decide whether states can ban transgender girls from competing in women's school sports.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
SCOTUS rejects call to overturn same-sex marriage
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn a landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage. The justices turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples following the ruling.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn a landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage. The justices turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples following the ruling.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
North Dakota ban on gender-affirming care for children upheld by judge
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
Canada updates US travel advisory, cautions 2SLGBTQI+ citizens
The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.
The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.
Man accused of threatening Phoenix LGBTQ bar in Charlie Kirk's name
According to court documents, Treven Gokey told police the assassination of Charlie Kirk, as well as recent school shootings, made him want to harm others to "send a message" specifically to the far left.
According to court documents, Treven Gokey told police the assassination of Charlie Kirk, as well as recent school shootings, made him want to harm others to "send a message" specifically to the far left.
Mom of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin describes radical shift in last year: 'More pro-gay and trans rights'
Once a college scholarship recipient with a promising future, Tyler Robinson had "become more political," his mother said, according to court documents.
Once a college scholarship recipient with a promising future, Tyler Robinson had "become more political," his mother said, according to court documents.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Cracker Barrel removes pride page from website amid rebrand controversy
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Navajo tribal members to spend decades in prison over transgender person's murder: DOJ
Two Arizona men who are enrolled tribal members of the Navajo Nation will each spend decades in prison for killing a transgender person in 2021 on tribal land.
Two Arizona men who are enrolled tribal members of the Navajo Nation will each spend decades in prison for killing a transgender person in 2021 on tribal land.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.