Federal lawsuit seeks to block Texas book ban over sexual content ratings
The lawsuit argues the law is unconstitutionally vague, a violation of free speech rights and an undue burden on booksellers. It seeks to block the law before it takes effect.
The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia
Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.
Idaho jury finds 5 members of white nationalist group guilty of criminal conspiracy to riot at Pride event
The five men were accused of planning to riot at the Coeur d’Alene LGBTQ+ Pride event in 2022.
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.
Families, medical providers sue over Texas ban on transgender youth healthcare
Families and medical providers are suing the State of Texas over SB 14, a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
48-hour 'drag-a-thon' breaks world record, raises $300K for LGBTQ charity
Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.
Texas no longer top state for business: study
A new CNBC study shows Texas is no longer a top state for business. The article highlights Texas' stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights as some of the reasons for its falling out.
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.
FOX 7 Focus: Growing concerns in LGBTQ+ community
In this FOX 7 Focus, Ricardo Martinez with Equality Texas sits down with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss growing concerns within the LGBTQ community and recent anti-LGBTQ legislation.
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.
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.
'Sopranos' actor thanks SCOTUS for 'allowing' him to 'discriminate,' makes announcement about his work
Actor Michael Imperioli thanked the Supreme Court on Saturday for "allowing" him to discriminate after they held that a graphic designer who creates wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages.
Texans react after SCOTUS rules designer doesn't have to make websites for same-sex weddings
In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority court said making the designer, Lorie Smith, accept jobs that violate her beliefs goes against her right to free speech. This overrules a lower court's decision against her.
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.
Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 stores in US
The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shares fake article about Garth Brooks getting booed for being 'woke'
Governor Abbott shared the post about a fake festival in a fake Texas city from a satire website. "Go woke. Go broke," the governor said.
Austin judge offers free wedding ceremonies in honor of marriage equality
Judge Denise Hernandez is offering free wedding ceremonies this weekend in honor of marriage equality.
City of Fort Worth says it was hacked, targeted by group over Texas' stance on gender-affirming care
“We have decided to make a message toward the U.S. Government, Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that we have made Texas a target," the hacker group posted, according to the City.
Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.