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Iowa's Civil Rights Protections No Longer Include Gender Identity as New Law Takes Effect
Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code; transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination, including on the job and for housing.
10 Years After the Supreme Court Ruled in his Favor, Jim Obergefell Sees Threats to Marriage Equality
A decade after the Supreme Court ruled in his favor and made same sex marriage the law of the land, Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the case, sees the decision under fire.
Ohio Budget Bill with Browns Stadium Funding, LGBTQ+ Restrictions Heads to Gov. Mike DeWine
The legislation declares as not only state policy but "incontrovertible reality" that there are "only two sexes, male and female."
Out Rep. Robert Garcia Elected Top Democrat on Oversight Panel, Setting New Path for Party's Opposition
Rep. Robert Garcia was elected the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, charting a new direction for the party's opposition to congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump's administration.
Clerk Who Denied Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in 2015 is Still Fighting Supreme Court's Ruling
Mat Staver of the Liberty Counsel, attorney for former clerk Kim Davis, said the goal is affirm Davis' constitutional rights and "overturn Obergefell."
What To Know About the Supreme Court Ruling 10 Years Ago That Legalized Same-Sex Marriage in the US
What to know about the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling 10 years ago this month, on June 26, 2015, that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S.
Gay Men's Health Crisis Showed How Everyday People Stepped Up When Institutions Failed During the Height of the AIDS Epidemic — Providing a Model for Today
The Gay Men's Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic — providing a model for today.
Antagonism to Transgender Rights Is Tied to the Authoritarian Desire for Social Conformity — Not Just Partisan Affiliation
We found that authoritarian attitudes — the desire for social conformity and an aversion to difference — play an important role in Americans' willingness to restrict transgender rights.
FDA Approves the World's Only Twice-a-Year Shot to Prevent HIV
The U.S. has approved the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It's the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions.
Out Illinois Congressman Rakes Hegseth over Plans to Strip Name of Navy Veteran Harvey Milk from Ship
Openly gay Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen laid into Pete Hegseth after reports came to light that the Department of Defense plans to remove Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship.
A Fashion Icon Throws Down a (Haute Couture) Gauntlet, and Vance Responds with Ominous Tweet
Menswear maven Derek Guy came out as undocumented in a social media post, and the vice president — whose style choices Guy critiqued — seemed to suggest retaliation was possible.
Trump Once Opened the Door to the LGBTQ+ Community. Now Activists Say He's their Top Threat
When he first ran for office, Donald Trump appeared to be a new kind of Republican when it came to gay rights. But since returning to office this year, Trump has engaged in what activists say is an unprecedented assault on the LGBTQ+ community.
Queer Scribe Glenn Greenwald Responds to Damaging Video, Says it was Leaked by Political Enemies
An incriminating video of queer journalist Glenn Greenwald was dropped on social media last night. He spoke in his own defense of its content and claims it was leaked by political enemies.
The 2028 Podcast Primary Is Underway as Democrats Try to Reshape Their Image
The Democrats' 2028 podcast primary is well underway.
Texas Voted to Unlock the Closet
The Supreme Court struck down Texas' ban on "homosexual conduct" more than 20 years ago, but that law has remained on the books. Now, a bipartisan effort to repeal the law has succeeded in the state's House.
Out Congressman Robert Garcia Grills Noem on Deportation of Gay Hairdresser, Warns 'They Are Going to Come After US Citizens'
The federal government wants more money for deportations under the Department of Homeland Security, but Rep. Robert Garcia warns that the funds might be used to deport citizens.
Theo Von Riffs on Drugs, Disabilities and Homosexuality Before Trump Speaks at US Base in Qatar
When President Donald Trump addressed U.S. and Qatari troops at a military base in Qatar on Thursday, he assured the rank and file that "we don't care if you're politically correct."
Powered-Up Pete Buttigieg Struts His Stuff in Iowa
Pete Buttigieg returned to Iowa on Tuesday with some subtle and not-so-subtle messages about what's changed since he ran in the state's 2020 Democratic presidential caucuses.
Out Virginia Candidate for Lt. Governor Presses On Even as Washington Targets Diversity
Republicans engaged in scrubbing the federal government of DEI programs are fielding a historically diverse ticket in Virginia — and out candidate John Reid is powering on.
AOC's Queer Brother Gabriel Fights Back After Being Trolled on the Web
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's queer younger brother Gabriel was trolled on the web last week with an erroneous news story. He struck back quickly, but the report led many to wonder just who he is.