Courts
Transgender former state rep convicted of child sex crimesA former New Hampshire state representative who identifies as transgender has pleaded guilty to federal child sex crimes. Barry “Stacie” Laughton, a Democrat and a male,… Read More
Government
Pennsylvania borough elects transgender mayorPennsylvania voters have elected the first openly transgender-identifying mayor in state history. Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in Tuesday’s Downingtown mayoral election with 64%… Read More
Courts
Two men charged in explosion at Harvard Medical SchoolTwo Massachusetts men have been arrested in connection with a Nov. 1 explosion inside a Harvard Medical School building, according to federal prosecutors. Logan David Patterson, 18, of Plymouth, and… Read More
Culture
San Francisco names taxpayer-funded ‘Drag Laureate’San Francisco has appointed a taxpayer-funded “Drag Laureate” to promote drag culture across the city. Mayor Daniel Lurie announced drag queen and educator Per Sia will serve as the city’s… Read More
Public Education
New York university hosts drag queen at youth eventBinghamton University in upstate New York hosted a drag queen as the keynote speaker at an event aimed at “youth,” including middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. The… Read More




