Culture
International
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Responds with Pride to Donald Trump
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has issued a pointed, affirming response to recent derogatory remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.
How An LGBTQ+ Cafe's Neon Sign Became a Beacon for Hate in Berlin
A Berlin cafe known as a safe space for LGBTQ+ people has become a target for hate and homophobic attacks
National
Kansas ‘Equality House’ Severely Damaged Following Police Standoff With Murder Suspect
A celebrated queer community landmark in Topeka, Kansas, known as the “Equality House,” has suffered extensive damage after a police standoff involving a murder...
Native Tribal Leaders Defend Gender-Affirming Care Amid Federal and State Rollbacks
Native American tribal leaders are mobilizing to safeguard gender-affirming health care for their citizens, including two-spirit and transgender people, as...
Politics
After a Reference to Trump's Impeachments Is Removed From a History Museum, Complex Questions Echo
The Smithsonian’s removal of a reference to the 2019 and 2021 impeachments of President Donald Trump from a panel in an exhibition about the American presidency...
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down After Being Defunded by Congress, Targeted by Trump
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been a cornerstone of American culture for three generations
Business
Nintendo Switch 2 Surpasses 6 Million Units Sold
Nintendo’s Switch 2 has achieved over 6 million sales in just seven weeks since launch, according to the company’s latest financial report.
Online Creators, Led by MrBeast and Mark Rober, Want to Raise $40 Million for Clean Water Access
Online creators are launching a $40 million fundraiser to build water quality projects around the world
Health
Federal Judge Halts NIH Termination of LGBTQ+ Health Research Grants
A U.S. District Court judge in Maryland issued a ruling on August 1 temporarily blocking the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from terminating grants that...
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors into Law
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte has signed a bill into law restricting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors, joining a growing number of...
