FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men

The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.

Montana latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids

Montana is one of at least 15 states with laws to ban such care despite protests from the families of transgender youth that the care is essential.

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.

Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation

Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.

UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'

The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.

Tennessee bill limiting drag shows heads to governor

The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.

Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.

Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages

"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.

States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023

More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.

Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message

Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.

What is 'Respect for Marriage Act?' Expert explains.
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President Biden has signed the 'Respect for Marriage Act' into law, but what does it do? LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke with Professor Steve Sanders at the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University Bloomington to break it down.

Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.

Biden's comments ahead of signing the Respect for Marriage Act
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?Racism, antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, they?re all connected," the president said. ?But the antidote to hate is love.?

Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'

Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”

Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights

The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.

Colorado Club Q shooting suspect makes first virtual court appearance | LiveNOW from FOX
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The suspect in the deadly LGBTQ nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, made an initial appearance in court by video and was held without bail. In a brief video appearance from jail, 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich could be seen slumped in a chair, with visible injuries on the side of their face.

Pulse nightclub survivor Brandon Wolf speaks 5 years later | NewsNOW from FOX
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Pulse nightclub survivor Brandon Wolf speaks five years after the massacre that claimed the lives of 49 people and injured dozens of others. While speaking with NewsNOW from FOX's Pilar Arias he recounts what happened that night, his life since the tragedy and how he will commemorate.