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April 2, 2024

Washington polar bear cub Laerke receives encouraging results at annual physical exam

Laerke, a polar bear at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, underwent her annual medical exam with encouraging results, veterinarians said.

April 2, 2024

Oregon governor signs bill recriminalizing hard drugs, completing liberal experiment's U-turn

The Governor of Oregon has signed a bill that ends a short-lived liberal policy that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of certain drugs following a surge in overdose deaths.

April 2, 2024

Peru's president replaces 6 ministers as lawmakers urge Parliament to remove her

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has replaced six ministers after they resigned as lawmakers submitted to Parliament a request to remove her from office.

April 1, 2024

California senator pushes 'death on demand' assisted suicide measure

California democrat introduces bill that would expand the state's assisted suicide law to people suffering from mental health issues and early dementia patients.

April 1, 2024

DeSantis blasts Biden for denying trans visibility declaration on Easter: 'Who's running the presidency?'

During an appearance on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went off on President Biden for declaring "Transgender Day of Visibility" on Easter, then claiming he didn't do it.

April 1, 2024

Transgender activist who fought to abolish ICE honored with 2024 RFK Human Rights award

RFK Human Rights Organization awards "trans-Latinx woman" with the 2024 Human Rights Award for LGBTQ+ and immigration activism.

April 1, 2024

Colorado Dems push sweeping gun control laws that are flying under national radar: 'Public is fed up'

Colorado Democrats have introduced and are pushing a handful of gun control bills that resemble laws passed in California, according to a firearm instructor in the state.

April 1, 2024

Maine GOP lawmaker sounds alarm on 'sanctuary state' proposal for abortions and sex changes

Hearings continue for controversial bill in Maine that would make it a sanctuary state for abortions and gender-transition procedures.

March 31, 2024

3 months and 28 days: LGBTQ events clog calendar as White House faces backlash over Easter announcement

The U.S. celebrates dozens of LGBT holidays and weeks, data shows, including the White House proclaiming Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday.

March 31, 2024

White House doubles down on inclusiveness message amid backlash over Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter

The White House responded after criticism over President Biden marking Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, the same day as Easter Sunday this year.