Woman banned by Planet Fitness for photographing trans member vows to keep fighting
Patricia Silva is vowing to keep up the fight for women after Planet Fitness revoked her membership for posting a video calling out a transgender woman found shaving in the women's locker room.
Nex Benedict: Nonbinary teen died by suicide, autopsy shows
The death of a nonbinary student the day after a fight inside an Oklahoma high school restroom has been ruled a suicide by the state medical examiner's office.
Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on SB 14
SB 14 is a bill which was passed into law last year that makes it illegal for children to undergo any gender transition or reassignment treatment.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Round Rock man convicted for molesting teen
John Frank Scheer, of Round Rock, was found guilty of molesting a teenager in September 2021.
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries
Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
Texas drag ban ruled unconstitutional; federal judge issues permanent injunction
A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against Senate Bill 12, blocking the legislation from becoming law.
Gender-affirming care for kids being dropped by some providers in cases where it's legal
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Judge extends temporary restraining order on Texas drag ban
A federal judge has extended the temporary restraining order that blocks enforcement of Senate Bill 12, the legislation that criminalizes "sexually explicit performances" and that critics say targets drag shows.
Texas: The Issue Is - Katy ISD enacts new gender identity policy
Katy ISD has enacted a new policy requiring parents be told if their child identifies as transgender or chooses to use a different name or pronouns at school. Jonathan Sines with Texas Values joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss in this Texas: The Issue Is.
Texas Drag Shows: Federal judge issues TRO, says Texas law banning shows is 'likely' unconstitutional
A new state law, that was scheduled to go into effect on Thursday, banning drag shows in Texas, has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
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.
Katy ISD approves policy requiring teachers to tell parents if kid identifies as trans
The measure outlines teachers' roles, parental rights and which bathroom students will now be allowed to use at school.
AG sues California school district over policy to out trans students to parents
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
Travis County judge grants injunction against state transgender youth health care ban; state appeals
A Texas district judge granted an injunction against Texas' transgender youth health care ban, blocking the ban from going into effect Sept. 1. The Office of the Attorney General has filed an appeal.
Global chess league imposes 'transphobic' rules
FIDE, the international governing body for chess, unveiled regulations that critics say are unfair to trans players.