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TikTok may be banned in the U.S. after Biden signs new law — Why?

What does a TikTok ban actually mean for users and creators? Here's what you need to know.

Banning the Death Penalty Is an LGBTQ Issue

California governor Gavin Newsom placed a moratorium on the death penalty -- a decision that will impact the disparate number of minorities sentenced to die.

Rape Should Not Part of the Penalty for Prisoners

A board member of Just Detention International explains why the long-awaited new rules will save lives.

The Vatican Evolved on the Dealth Penalty. Are LGBTQ Rights Next?

Pope Francis's Catholic Church dips its toes into the 21st-century.

State Dept. Elaborates Position on Gays and the Death Penalty

While the U.S. condemns the use of capital punishment for homosexuality, it could not support a resolution opposing it for any offense, says a State Department spokeswoman.

Why Wouldn't the U.S. Condemn the Death Penalty for Gays?

The State Department has excuses for voting against a pro-LGBT U.N. measure, but it still belies Trump's pledge to protect "the gays."

Ohio Seeks Death Penalty for Alleged Killer of Lesbian

Police say that Chad Cobb killed Ashley Biggs after a custody battle.

First Man Faces Death Penalty for 'Aggravated Homosexuality' in Uganda

Four others have been arrested under the new law passed in May.

Tennessee OK's Penalties for Schools That Violate Trans Athlete Ban

The measure signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee lets the state withhold a portion of funding from schools that don't comply.

Pete Buttigieg Wants to Eliminate Death Penalty, Legalize Weed

Justice reform plan released as presidential candidate reals from leadership test in South Bend, Ind.

Nikki Haley Misleads on U.N. Vote on Death Penalty for Gays

She says the same vote on an anti-death penalty measure came during the Obama administration -- but that's not quite accurate.

Italy Considers Civil Unions — But May Add Penalties for Surrogacy

Some lawmakers want to punish gay couples who become parents through overseas surrogates.

Kansas court rejects harsher penalties for underage gay sex

Kansas can no longer punish illegal underage sex more harshly if it involves homosexual conduct, the state's highest court ruled Friday in a case watched by national groups on both sides of the gay rights debate.