LGBTQ

Published
December 9, 2022

Critics pan American Girl book for handling of gender, trans identity

The backlash comes as conservative legislators push false claims that people who are LGBTQ or who talk about topics related to gender and sexual orientation are 'grooming' children for sexual abuse.
Published
December 8, 2022

Judge unseals documents in gay bar shooting suspect’s past case

Under Colorado law, records are automatically sealed when a case is dropped and defendants are not prosecuted as happened in Anderson Lee Aldrich’s 2021 case.
Published
December 8, 2022

House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions

Both of Maine's representatives voted with their fellow House Democrats in favor of the legislation. Sen. Susan Collins, who helped lead negotiations in the Senate, attended a ceremony after the vote with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Published
December 6, 2022

Colorado LGBTQ club shooting suspect charged with 305 counts, including hate crimes

The suspect had been held on hate crime charges following the attack but prosecutors had said they weren’t sure whether those counts would stick because they needed to assess if there was adequate evidence to show it was a bias motivated crime.
Published
December 5, 2022

Supreme Court justices split in clash of religion and gay rights

The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
Published
December 5, 2022

LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges

At some conservative schools, some students and faculty have filed discrimination complaints, while at more affirming institutions, some parents and clergy argue that approach doesn't align with their mission.
Published
November 25, 2022

India’s top court to consider legalizing same-sex marriage

The petition, which was filed this month by a couple, evoked India's Special Marriage Act, a law that originally legalized interfaith unions.
Published
November 23, 2022

Suspect in Colorado Springs shooting held in custody after hearing

The five-minute proceeding marked the first public appearance for the suspected shooter, who joined the court via video conference.
Published
November 22, 2022

Colorado shooting suspect changed name as teenager in Texas

Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, who faces murder and hate crime charges, was known as Nicholas Brink until 2016.
Published
November 21, 2022

‘It’s a reflex’: Army veteran helped disarm gunman at gay club

Richard Fierro said he was aided by others as he halted the shooting that interrupted a celebratory night at Club Q.