Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases

The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.

Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.

Here are the restrictions on transgender people proceeding in US statehouses

Missouri and Nebraska proposals are poised for action and could add to the list of at least 17 states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender affirming care for minors.

FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men

The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.

Montana latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids

Montana is one of at least 15 states with laws to ban such care despite protests from the families of transgender youth that the care is essential.

Kansas lawmakers impose extensive anti-trans bathroom law

The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.

Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session

Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.

Video released of possible suspect for April 18 shooting in SW Atlanta

Atlanta Police have released video of a person who may be responsible for the fatal shooting on April 18 near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW and Hamilton E. Holmes Drive in southwest Atlanta.

Atlanta police investigating shootings of 3 transgender women

The Atlanta Police Department is working to reassure members of the LGBTBQ+ community following three violent crimes involving transgender women that have taken place this year.

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.

US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions

A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.

Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation

Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.