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Olivia Rodrigo gives away free Plan B at Missouri show, calls for 'funding abortion'

Olivia Rodrigo gave away free boxes of Julie emergency contraception also known as Plan B — at her recent show in St. Louis, Mo., where abortion is a felony.

Singapore Eases Travel Ban on Foreigners with HIV

It can be tricky for travelers who are HIV-positive, especially those visiting nations where fear has led to draconian laws. Some countries, however, are easing their restrictions.

On Roe v. Wade's anniversary, the meaning of the ruling — and its loss

The abortion rights ruling stood for almost 50 years, with major implications for other bodily autonomy rights. What are the implications of its overturning?

Trans, Nonbinary People Say They Feel Excluded From Abortion Fight

(CNN) Transgender and nonbinary people face unique barriers to abortion and reproductive care related to transphobia, including being misgendered or being refused care.

A Real Threat to Marriage Equality Looms Over Alaska

"I promise that I will stand firm in Juneau to ensure that marriage equality remains the law of the land," says Alaska House candidate Andrew Gray.

Death of a Georgia mother denied an emergency abortion was 'preventable,' panel rules

An official state committee concluded that 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman's death was “preventable,” and the hospital’s delay in performing an abortion had a “large” impact on her passing.

Giving myself wings as I pilot my way in "Red" Idaho

One writer's experience of navigating life as a queer Idahoan. Is it worth staying to fight for change, or is it time to spread wings and find a place where you truly belong?

Tennessee Republican wants to ban 'political' flags in schools after being triggered by LGBTQ+ Pride

State Rep. Gino Bulso has proposed a bill to ban all flags in schools that aren’t the United States or Tennessee flag, saying he specifically sought to target the LGBTQ+ flag.

Mike Johnson Said He Wanted to Revisit Supreme Court Decision That Legalized Gay Sex

He's voiced support of SCOUTS also reviewing decisions on marriage equality and contraception use.

Initiative to ban marriage in California dead for the year

Antigay activists in California have for the second time this year failed to qualify an initiative banning same-sex marriage for the statewide ballot.

WATCH: N.C. AG Won't Defend Marriage Ban In Court

Hours after a federal court ruled Virginia's marriage ban is unconstitutional, North Carolina's attorney general said he will stop defending his state's ban in court.

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Gay Pride March Banned in Serbia

Police in Serbia banned the march for the second year in a row following a complaint from Patriarch Irinej of the Orthodox Church, who called the event a "tragicomic parade of shame."

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Will Florida Marriage Case Be Rushed To Supreme Court?

The couple who filed one of the legal challenges to Florida's marriage ban is asking for the state supreme court to pick up the case sooner than later.

Obama Slams Book Bans in Open Letter to American Librarians

The former president took aim at the recent push by right-wing extremists to ban books from public and school libraries.

Anti-Conversion Therapy Bill Gaining Ground in U.K.

The bill could end the use of the scientifically unsound practice by unregulated therapists.

ExxonMobil Bans Pride Flag and Others From Company Flagpoles

The Pride flag and other flags representing outside groups can still be displayed elsewhere, but some LGBTQ+ workers are outraged.

Saturday Night Live Takes On The State Of The Union

Fred Armisen played President Obama promising to end "don't ask, don't tell."

No Florida Weddings Yet, Judge Rules

The same judge who ruled against the state's marriage ban has denied a motion to issue licenses to same-sex couples immediately.