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As Pride Month approaches, a group of drag artists and their allies are releasing guidelines to help performers navigate a landscape of online harassment and physical violence.

Portland Police say five people were arrested in demonstrations near PSU’s Smith Memorial Student Union.

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines, known for opposing the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports, is touring college campuses across the U.S. She’s scheduled to speak at Portland State University on Monday, where protests are expected.

Maine’s Attorney General Aaron Frey on Friday announced that in response, the state will drop its lawsuit that had been filed against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. An email message seeking comment was sent Friday to the Agriculture Department. The settlement closes a dispute first sparked by the federal government’s decision to freeze federal funds to Maine for certain administrative and technological functions in the state’s schools.

A federal judge on Friday partially blocked the Trump administration from enacting a policy that bans the use of “X” marker used by many nonbinary people on passports as well as the changing of gender markers.

The DOJ says Maine is violating Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits sex-based discrimination at schools that receive federal funding. Gov. Janet Mills has promised to "vigorously defend" the state.

The Kennewick School Board has lodged a federal Title IX complaint against Washington state officials. At issue: the state’s current policies that allow transgender students to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

Jeremey Peck, a longtime friend of Darcelle XV and a drag artist with 30 years performing, took ownership in February

Portland has a new soccer league for queer women, non-binary and trans people

During this year's legislative session, lawmakers plan to change or amend Rule 27, the Legislature’s personnel rule for addressing harassment, discrimination and retaliation.