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usatoday. com > story > entertainment > books > 05/19/2026 > colton-underwood-lgbtq-parenting-faith > 89980851007

Former 'Bachelor' star who came out reveals how fatherhood changed his relationship to God

7+ hour, 59+ min ago  (840+ words) Colton Underwood wanted to be a dad since he was a little boy. In his new, audio-only memoir, "Dear Bishop: A Letter To My Son" (out now from Hachette Audio), he recalls his second-grade teacher asking the class to write…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > nation > 05/07/2026 > nonfiction-books-banned-schools-doubles-report > 89966267007

Number of nonfiction books banned in schools has doubled, report says

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (578+ words) The'May 7'report, "Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away'By'Book Bans," found that 3, 743 unique titles'were removed from school classrooms and libraries'from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. There were 6, 780 total bans across 23 states during that period, according to the organization." More than 1, 000 of the titles " 29% " were…...

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usatoday. com > story > money > 03/26/2026 > trump-restricts-health-coverage-for-transgender-federal-workers > 89338160007

Trump administration limits health coverage for gender-affirming care

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (236+ words) Four current and former transgender federal employees had claimed the policy administered by the Office of Personnel Management unlawfully discriminated against them on the basis of sex in violation of federal civil rights laws." "After careful review, we find no…...

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usatoday. com > press-release > story > 26960 > manhattan-lgbtq-divorce-attorney-juan-luciano-discusses-non-biological-parent-rights-in-same-gender-divorce-in-new-york

Manhattan LGBTQ Divorce Attorney Juan Luciano Discusses Non-Biological Parent Rights in Same Gender Divorce in New York

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (696+ words) For those facing an LGBTQ divorce involving parental rights concerns, consulting a knowledgeable family law attorney may help protect the parent-child relationship and ensure that custody arrangements reflect the child's best interests. About Juan Luciano Divorce Lawyer: Juan Luciano Divorce…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > olympics > 02/17/2026 > team-usa-lgbtq-athletes-2026-winter-olympics-representation > 88690898007

For LGBTQ Winter Olympians, visibility matters just as much as medals

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (919+ words) What's the story behind today's top issues? What topics are gaining momentum right now? What should I read today? How did Robert Duvall's production company contribute to his wealth? CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy " Conor Mc Dermott-Mostowy was never one for team…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > 02/11/2026 > measles-ice-savannah-guthrie-lgbtq-olympics > 88620349007

Daily Briefing: Is measles rising near you?

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (253+ words) Wednesday's Olympic schedule | Medal count | Chloe Kim shines Morning! Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's what's breaking this morning: Nicole Fallert here, shopping last-minute Valentine's gifts. We have the news to know on Wednesday, from measles cases peaking in the…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > politics > state > 01/20/2026 > how-lgbtq-advocates-celebrated-equality-day-at-the-kansas-statehouse > 88269583007

How LGBTQ+ advocates celebrated Equality Day at the Kansas Statehouse

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (114+ words) LGBTQ+ advocates held signs, spoke out about Kansas issues and listened to speakers Jan. 20 during the Equality Day event at the Kansas Statehouse. How LGBTQ+ advocates celebrated Equality Day at the Kansas Statehouse LGBTQ+ advocates held signs, spoke out about…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > politics > 01/15/2026 > tennessee-bill-pride-flags-lgbtq-discrimination > 88167699007

TN bills seek to ban pride flags, remove LGBTQ+ discrimination protections

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (154+ words) 3 TN bills filed focus on the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people, which would challenge & limit the impact of 2 U. S. Supreme Court decisions on state law. TN bills seek to ban pride flags, remove LGBTQ+ discrimination protections A trio of bills would…...

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usatoday. com > videos > news > 10/17/2025 > snoop-dogg-releases-pro-lgbtq-song-following-backlash > 86743404007

Snoop Dogg releases pro-LGBTQ song following backlash

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (43+ words) Snoop Dogg is taking a more thoughtful turn following a recent controversy. After drawing criticism for his comments about same-sex parents in Pixar's Lightyear, the rap icon has released a new children's song celebrating love and family in all forms....

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usatoday. com > story > news > politics > 10/17/2025 > gainesville-florida-to-use-rainbow-bricks-as-part-of-city-hall-renovation > 86729714007

Gainesville commission votes to preserve rainbow bricks, rename street after LGBTQ activist

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (98+ words) A ceremony to publicly install the dual-named downtown Gainesville street in honor of the late Terry Fleming is scheduled for Nov. 1. Gainesville commission votes to preserve rainbow bricks, rename street after LGBTQ activist Gainesville city commissioners on Oct. 16 voted unanimously…...