Families challenge North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for children
Families and a pediatrician are challenging North Dakota’s law criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors, the latest lawsuit in many states with similar bans.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Kevin Maxen, Jaguars assistant strength coach, comes out as first openly gay male coach in NFL
Maxen is the first known openly gay male coach in U.S. professional sports.
'Stripper poles in the sanctuary': Owatonna mayor’s Pride comments questioned
The mayor of Owatonna is facing calls for his resignation in the wake of "bizarre" comments about a Pride event in the city this month.
Owatonna mayor’s Pride comments questioned
The mayor of Owatonna is facing calls for his resignation in the wake of "bizarre" comments about a Pride event in the city this month. The Associated Church hosted a worship service earlier this month and they found themselves at the center of a firestorm because of it.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Drag story time at Chaska boutique draws huge crowd, protesters
People in support of a drag story time at a children's boutique in Chaska showed up Saturday morning for the event at Little Roo's.
Drag Queen book reading in Chaska
A Drag queen book reading in Chaska sparked controversy Saturday as protestors, supporters, and police showed up to the event.
Chaska boutique receives community support following backlash over drag story time
After announcing the store would host their first drag story time this Saturday, the owner of Little Roo's in Chaska says they've received some criticism from people against the idea including some who've shown up to try to intimidate them.
Boutique's drag story time draws controversy
After announcing the store would host their first drag story time this Saturday, owner Marissa Heid-Nordling says they've received some criticism from people against the idea.
Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
Fridley antique shop cleaning up after water main break
The owners of an LGBTQ- friendly Fridley antique store are at rock bottom this weekend after flooding destroyed the bulk of their merchandise. Wild Things Unlimited is a vintage collection of antique items sold by 49 curated vendors.
Main break floods Fridley antique shop
The owners of an LGBTQ- friendly Fridley antique store are at rock bottom this weekend after flooding destroyed the bulk of their merchandise. Wild Things Unlimited is a vintage collection of antique items sold by 49 curated vendors.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
‘Drag performance and culture’ resolution adopted by Minneapolis City Council
On Wednesday, the Minneapolis City Council adopted a resolution "Honoring drag performance and Drag culture as a form of free speech"
Minneapolis City Council adopts ‘Drag performance and culture’ resolution
The Minneapolis City Council has adopted a resolution "Honoring drag performance and Drag culture as a form of free speech."
Minneapolis City Council adopts ‘Drag performance and culture’ resolution
The Minneapolis City Council has adopted a resolution "Honoring drag performance and Drag culture as a form of free speech."