Transgender teens sue New Hampshire officials over new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams

House Bill 1205, scheduled to go into effect Monday, would ban both girls from playing on any girls’ sports teams at their schools, according to court documents. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill into law last month, saying in a statement it “ensures fairness and safety in women’s sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions.”

CNN

Biden Designates Site Of 1908 Illinois Race Riot A National Monument

Biden signed a proclamation marking the 116th anniversary of the Springfield riot in which a mob of white residents attacked Black-owned businesses. The rioters looted and burned not only businesses but homes, lynching two Black men in the process.

Huffpost

Mexico is helping immigrants overcome legal hurdles through free legal clinics in the U.S.

The pilot clinic kicked off in El Paso this week and will expand to all 53 of Mexico’s diplomatic sites in the country

Latin Times

3 more victims found with gunshot wounds in 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre search

The latest search for the remains of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has ended with three more sets containing gunshot wounds, investigators said.

The Grio

With Harris at the helm, Democrats meet with new hope and some old worries

But pollsters and strategists from both major parties warn that the “sugar high” of Harris’ initial surge will wear off, leaving simmering divisions among Democrats on issues like the economy and Israel-Hamas war along with a fierce battle against Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Reuters

How growing up in the U.S. immigration system shapes how these young Americans vote

As Vice President Harris charts the course for a campaign that tries to avoid the missteps of her predecessor, President Biden, she may inherit some of his baggage with the groups she most needs to win over.

NPR

Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics

One recent meeting in the immediate aftermath of President Joe Biden’s suspension of his reelection campaign took on special weight as attendees considered the prospect of a Black woman winning the presidency. The candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris has refocused attention on Black men, a demographic that Democrats and Republicans view as persuadable but whose multifaceted experiences and political preferences often go unaddressed in public debate.

AP News

Tammy Duckworth rips Trump over remarks about medal-winning soldiers

Speaking on ABC’s “This Week,” the Illinois Democrat said: “Donald Trump is despicable. He doesn’t deserve to be commander in chief. And certainly those remarks are consistent with where he’s always been. He thinks that we’re suckers and losers.”

Politico

Parents of Texas school shooter testify in civil trial with echoes of the Crumbley criminal case

The trials are in different states (Texas v. Michigan) and have far different stakes (civil v. criminal), but they feature the same essential question: Could the shooter’s parents have prevented this massacre?

CNN

Trans Voters Are Mobilizing Around Kamala Harris

Trans Folks For Harris was one of numerous identity-based webinars to support Harris after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race last month. Over the last few weeks, many LGBTQ+ advocates have embraced Harris, touting her decadeslong record of supporting LGBTQ+ rights, and her decision to make Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who transformed the state into a “trans refuge,” her running mate. 

Huffpost

US election: when is the Democratic convention and why does it matter?

Typically a party formally nominates their candidate at the convention – as the Republicans did for Donald Trump in July – however, Democrats changed the rules to put in place a virtual roll call. Harris and Walz were officially nominated earlier in August.

The Guardian

Texas AG again sues Biden administration for its workforce protections of transgender employees

The suit takes place one day after a federal judge in Texas expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state

Latin Times

George Santos likely to plead guilty at Monday’s fraud hearing

Former Republican congressman George Santos will appear at a hearing on Monday in federal court on Long Island, where he’s expected to plead guilty in his ongoing fraud case where he faces 23 felony charges accusing him of defrauding donors and lying about his finances. 

Salon

Under Biden border move, fewer migrants are released into the U.S. or screened for asylum

President Biden’s move to partially suspend asylum processing at the southern border has led to a dramatic drop in the number of migrants released into the U.S. interior or screened for humanitarian protection, official government statistics show.

CBS News

Rep. Robert Garcia on LGBTQ rights: ‘We’re in a really dangerous moment for the community’

“Congress needs more radical homosexuals,” Garcia said in the interview. “I’m proud and openly queer, and we have ten members of Congress that are gay — we need a lot more. We need a lot more folks that are aggressive, that stand up for the community: They’re going to talk about trans rights, health care, and the attacks on our community, and be proudly open while doing it.”

The Hill

A coffee plantation in Brazil enslaved Africans. Centuries later, their descendants have taken over

São José do Pinheiro once stood out for its lavishness. Now a public space, it hosts a museum and a school of jongo, a tradition of music, dance, spirituality and storytelling

The Guardian

Iran’s sole female minister nominee faces uphill battle for parliament approval

Farzaneh Sadegh, the only female minister proposed by Iran’s new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, will be the second woman in a ministerial post in the history of the Islamic Republic if approved by the parliament. Still, the question stands as to whether she will be permitted to carry the heavy portfolio amid growing opposition from ultra-misogynists.

Intellinews

China awards visitation rights to gay mom in historic first

In a legal first, China has granted visitation rights to a gay mom separated from her daughter for four years.

LGBTQ Nation

Ukrainian forces strike 2 key bridges in Russia’s Kursk area

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone to prevent further attacks by Moscow across the border.

CBS News

French hard-Left threatens to impeach Macron

enior members of France Unbowed (LFI) said they had a “solemn warning” for the president that their patience is running thin and they are ready to pull the trigger on impeachment proceedings.

The Telegraph

Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah despite diplomatic drive

Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified over the weekend despite diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two and prevent an expected Hezbollah and Iranian attack against Israel.

The Guardian

Sudan sending delegation to Cairo to meet US and Egyptian mediators

Sudan‘s government said it will send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with US and Egyptian officials on Monday, keeping open the question of participation in peace talks aimed at ending a 16-month war.

The New Arab

Israeli strikes kill 19 people in Gaza ahead of Blinken visit

Israeli strikes killed 19 people in Gaza overnight as Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the region to push for a cease-fire and the release of hostages being held by militant group Hamas.

The Hill

Leaders of Germany’s struggling Left Party to stand down in October

The leaders of Germany’s struggling Left Party on Sunday said they will not run for office again at the party conference in October.

dpa International