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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FIDE, the international governing body for chess, unveiled regulations that critics say are unfair to trans players.
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.
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.
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.
Skittles' new packaging has some calling to boycott candy company
New Skittles Pride wrappers say, 'Black Trans Lives Matter.'
New Skittles Pride wrappers say, 'Black Trans Lives Matter.'
Austin Pride Parade returns to downtown Austin for 33rd year
The 33rd annual Austin Pride Parade is happening this weekend, expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Austin to celebrate the city's LGBTQ community.
The 33rd annual Austin Pride Parade is happening this weekend, expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Austin to celebrate the city's LGBTQ community.
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act'
The measure, also known as SB 15, bars trans athletes who are born male from competing on women’s teams at Texas colleges and universities.
The measure, also known as SB 15, bars trans athletes who are born male from competing on women’s teams at Texas colleges and universities.
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act' in Denton
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
This Week in Texas Politics: Street racing in Texas, 'mega-drought' and Paxton in court
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his group of experts speak on hot topics in This Week's Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his group of experts speak on hot topics in This Week's Texas Politics.