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May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
2 males who allegedly attacked woman at McDonald's now face hate crime charges
Two males, including one juvenile, are facing hate crime charges after allegedly physically attacking a 19-year-old woman and calling her "derogatory" names.
May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
New Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink
A large majority of European Union countries are demanding that Hungary revise a new law that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
May 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonald's
A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory names" at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident.
May 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
May 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
'All because I like girls': Woman suffers homophobic attack at McDonald's
A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory names" at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident.
May 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
How 3 transgender service members are grappling with Trump ban
As they fight Trump's transgender military ban, service members told ABC News they are facing a gut-wrenching decision: voluntarily separate or get kicked out.
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
May 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Liev Schreiber supports trans daughter in interview: 'Kai was always who Kai is'
Liev Schreiber spoke in support of his transgender daughter Kai Schreiber in an interview this week.
May 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
May 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The impact of banning transgender military service members
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer breaks down the future of the high court’s ruling related to service members with gender dysphoria.
May 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
May 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now
The court did not explain the decision in detail.
May 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
May 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now
The court did not explain its decision other than to say the order would expire if the justices ultimately take up the case on the merits and issue a ruling striking it down.
May 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
1 month ago
Concern after HHS report calls for therapy for trans kids over gender-affirming care
Experts are pushing back after the HHS released a report, calling for the use of psychotherapy among children and teens with gender dysphoria over gender-affirming care.
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Robert De Niro embraces daughter's transition with 'love and support'
Robert De Niro's daughter Airyn De Niro opened up about transitioning and growing up with celebrity parents.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
President Donald Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
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Pope Francis’ impact on the LGBTQ community
Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO and president of GLAAD, reflects on her meetings with the late pontiff and how his policies affected the life experiences of LGBTQ+ Catholics.
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Supreme Court leans toward parents in dispute over LGBTQ storybooks in school
The Supreme Court appears poised to establish a right of parents of public school children to opt-out their kids from lessons offensive to religious beliefs.
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Supreme Court hears clash over LGBTQ storybooks and parent demands for opt-out
The Supreme Court will decide whether parents have a First Amendment right to opt-out their children from the reading of LGBTQ-themed storybooks in public schools.
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Supreme Court weighs rights to opt out of LGBTQ books in public schools
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on a SCOTUS case about whether parents of public school children have a constitutional right to shield their kids from exposure to books that include LGBTQ themes.
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Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court
At least three federal judges have blocked the ban from taking effect.
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What Pope Francis said about controversial issues
During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex marriage, LGBTQ rights and surrogacy.
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Pope Francis’ ‘extraordinary’ approach to LGBTQ+ issues: Vatican consultant
ABC News contributor Father James Martin discusses the late pontiff’s personality and his “pastoral outreach” on LGBTQ+ issues.
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Onya Nurve talks winning 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17
Onya Nurve was officially named America’s Next Drag Superstar, winning the crown in the Season 17 finale of "RuPaul’s Drag Race."
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UK's top court says definition of a woman based on biological sex
Jane Fae, chair of Trans Media Watch, reacts to the U.K. Supreme Court ruling that the U.K. equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female.
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Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports
It alleges Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes violates Title IX.
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UK Supreme Court: Equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that the equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female.
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Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports
The Justice Department has filed suit against Maine in an effort to challenge the state's policy regarding transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports.
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Trump admin moves to withhold federal funds from Maine over trans athlete dispute
The matter will also be referred to the Department of Justice "for further enforcement action," the Department of Education said.
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Transgender people facing ‘existential threat to survival’: ACLU lawyer
Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project, discusses the legal fights across the U.S. related to transgender rights.
2 months ago
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2nd judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban in scathing ruling
If allowed to go into effect, the Trump administration's new policy on transgender soldiers would be a "de facto blanket prohibition," a federal judge wrote.
2 months ago
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Transgender people blocked from buying clothes at store
“What Would You Do?” actors portray a scene where transgender people faced discrimination when shopping at a store.
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Scientist speaks out after all of her grants were terminated by the NIH
Dr. Brittany Charlton is speaking out after the NIH terminated all of her grants studying how discriminatory laws impact mental health among LGBTQ+ teens.
2 months ago
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Former swimmer sues UPenn over handling of transgender athlete
Margot Kaczorowski is suing UPenn and the Ivy League of Council of Presidents as the Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for the university.
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'All means all': Judge rebukes past discrimination in blocking trans military ban
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from enacting the policy and offered a scathing rebuke of the Pentagon's development of the policy.
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Trans soldier discusses fighting Trump administration's transgender military ban
U.S. Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Nicholas Talbott joins ABC News Live to discuss the lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military.
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Austin leaders request investigation over trans woman's arrest after video released
Austin city council members called for an investigation after the release of footage showing a transgender woman's arrest by police.
2 months ago
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Austin leaders want probe on trans woman's arrest
Austin city council members released a statement on Tuesday after a video of a trans woman who was allegedly thrown to the ground by police was released the same day.
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Gender-affirming care may lower depression risk, study finds
A new study finds gender-affirming care may lower depression risk, as access to such care is diminishing.
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Pentagon 'cherry picked' studies to support transgender ban, judge says
A judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law.
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Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague, sparking heated exchange
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, introduced McBride, saying: "I now recognize the representative from Delaware: Mr. McBride."
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Supreme Court to hear challenge to 'conversion therapy' ban
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging a Colorado law that bans "conversion therapy" for minors -- a discredited practice that aims to change sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."
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NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies
The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.
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CA governor draws criticism over trans athlete comments on podcast
California Gov. Gavin Newsom drew criticism from Democrats following comments he made on his podcast about transgender athletes.
3 months ago
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Indictment unsealed in killing of transgender man
Seven suspects have been indicted in Sam Nordquist's homicide.
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Kids were forced to participate in transgender man's 'torture' killing: Prosecutor
A grand jury indictment has been unsealed by New York prosecutors charging seven suspects with murder in the "torture" killing of transgender man Sam Nordquist.
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Gay marriage SCOTUS ruling scrutinized by some Republican lawmakers
Conservative legislators are increasingly speaking out against the Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage equality.
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Transgender military members react to 'jarring' Pentagon memo
Lt. Cmdr. Geirid Morgan told ABC News that as an openly transgender woman, seeing the ban in "black and white" was "jarring."
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Iowa lawmakers vote to remove gender ID from state civil rights protections
Iowa lawmakers voted Thursday to strike gender identity from state civil rights protections.
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Transgender US service members will be separated from military: Pentagon
"Service by these individuals is not in the best interests of the Military Services and is not clearly consistent with the interests of national security," the memo said.
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Transgender US service members will be separated from military, Pentagon memo says
Transgender US service members will be separated from the military, Pentagon memo says.
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