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Missouri expert witness opposing gender-affirming care for minors faces credibility questions

The psychology professor has some questionable beliefs and a retracted study.

Virginia teacher fired for refusing to use trans student's pronouns awarded $575,000

Peter Vlaming, a former French teacher at West Point High School, filed a lawsuit in 2019 after he was fired for discriminating against a student by refusing to use his pronouns.

Denver parent's request to put 'straight pride' flags in classrooms denied

Nathan Feldman filed the suit, claiming his two children were discriminated against when Denver Public Schools rejected his demand to add the "straight pride" flag next to LGBTQ+ banners in classrooms.

Assistant AG Carlos Uriarte is the gay Latine powerhouse shaping the DOJ’s relationship with Congress

The assistant attorney general for legislative affairs navigates the intersection of civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and public service.

Lesbian firefighter awarded $1.3 million from Kansas City after 21 years of harassment

Rebecca Reynolds claimed in two lawsuits that she has endured decades of abuse from her male coworkers who often targeted her for being a lesbian and for her age.

California rehab employees accuse company of homophobic, racist & anti-Semitic abuse in lawsuit

The seven plaintiffs describe a toxic and hostile work environment.

New court filings point to Matt Gaetz allegedly attending drug-fueled party with 17-year-old girl

The Florida congressman’s headaches surrounding sex trafficking allegations continue.

Wyoming Parole Board rejects commuting prison sentence for one of Matthew Shepard’s killers (exclusive)

Russell Henderson, one of two men convicted of the heinous hate crime, tried to have his double life sentence shortened.

Harris-Walz campaign slams Trump, Vance, and Republicans for not supporting IVF protection bill

Republican senators killed a bill Tuesday that would have protected IVF.

Principal who offered 'a Christian perspective' on Laramie Project staging has discrimination suit revived

The former assistant principal of a Colorado high school claims he was fired after offering "a Christian perspective" on a school play about the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student.

More than 160 Democrats urge Supreme Court to support transgender people’s rights to health care

The lawmakers wrote an amicus brief in support of families of transgender youth.

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The state's highest court ruled that a parent's challenge to a policy protecting student privacy was invalid.

Ohio Republican could face disqualification under name change law aimed at trans candidates

Republican State Rep. Tex Fischer could be disqualified under the same law used to disqualify a transgender candidate, or even possibly removed from his seat.

Gay former staffer sues GOP Texas congressman over 'hostile work environment'

Alex Chadwell, who is gay, accused Rep. Troy Nehls, his chief of staff, and special adviser of regularly making homophobic comments at work like “gays go to hell."

Texas quietly blocks trans people from changing their gender on driver's licenses

The rule applies even if a person has updated their birth certificates, or even potentially if they have a court order.

Landmark transgender antidiscrimination ruling overturned by Georgia court

Anna Lange sued in 2019 after being denied gender-affirming surgery under her county’s health plan. She received the procedure in 2022 after an appeals court ruled in her favor.

Florida man kills husband after 'very bad argument,' calls 911 on himself: police

George Bereska Jr. was arrested Tuesday evening after telling a 911 dispatcher that he shot his husband.

Trans woman fired by Liberty University opens up about 'awful' discrimination

Ellenor Zinski is opening up about what went down when she was fired from Liberty University, with school officials accusing her of "denying biological and chromosomal sex assigned at birth."

How pro-LGBTQ+ is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice president pick? His record speaks for itself

The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.