A federal judge has dismissed former California congressman Devin Nunes’s defamation lawsuit against MSNBC host Rachel Maddow and NBCUniversal, ruling that the network’s reporting did not meet the legal threshold of “actual malice.” In a 24-page decision issued Friday, U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel granted summary judgment to NBCUniversal. He concluded that “no reasonable jury […]
Nearly ten years after North Carolina passed its infamous “bathroom bill” — sparking national protests and corporate boycotts — similar laws are making a strong comeback across the United States. As of now, 19 states have enacted laws that prohibit transgender individuals from using restrooms in K-12 schools that match their gender identity. In many
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has revised its policies to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibiting transgender women from competing in women’s sports. The policy change appears in an updated version of the USOPC’s “Athlete Safety Policy,” dated June 18 and quietly posted on its website Monday. The 27-page document does
In a direct response to the Trump administration’s decision to end specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth on the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, California is reinforcing its commitment to providing life-saving services for young people in crisis. The federal cut, which officially ends the dedicated LGBTQ+ support option on July 17, is being met
A Message from Attorney General Rob Bonta Happy Pride Month, California!From Crescent City to Blythe, Californians are coming together this month in celebration and in solidarity with our beautifully diverse LGBTQ+ community. Pride is more than a celebration; it’s a reminder of the resistance that sparked this movement and the resilience that sustains it. The
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In a continuation of troubling public statements and policy maneuvers, Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld has launched a direct attack on the LGBTQ+ community. Under the guise of “neutrality” and “good governance,” Bredefeld is seeking to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, target vital public health outreach, and restrict visibility of LGBTQ+ people in
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, ruling 6-3 that public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ-themed storybooks if those parents object based on religious grounds. This ruling stems from a heated case in Montgomery County, Maryland, where a
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a highly effective new HIV-prevention medication, Gilead Sciences reported Wednesday. In clinical trials, the drug nearly eliminated HIV’s spread among people given an injection every six months. Called Yeztugo, the highly effective drug has inspired feverish anticipation among advocates for HIV prevention. The hope is the medication could
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for MinorsThree years after overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court has again allowed states to restrict a controversial form of healthcare. In a 6-3 decision in United States v. Skrmetti on Wednesday, the Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical treatments like puberty blockers and hormone
