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Trump DOJ lied to D.C. federal appeals court about trans military ban, lawyers say in stunning filing

Here's How to Ban Ex-Gay Therapy in Your State

The National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Human Rights Campaign have drafted a model bill.

Trump ally Michael Flynn submits ‘extreme’ legal brief brimming with bigotry in trans military case

He wrote that coupling transgender people "with ready access to fully automatic firearms and other powerful weapons might not be the best of ideas."

Op-ed: The U.N.'s Collective Gasp on Conversion Therapy

Last week the United Nations demanded to know how the United States could permit conversion therapy.

BREAKING: Trump Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reinstate trans military ban blocked by courts

The Department of Justice is asking the court to set aside a lower court’s block on the anti-trans policy.

Against All Odds: The Resilience of LGBTQ+ Mothers and Parents

"Despite all these obstacles, LGBTQ+ mothers and nonbinary parents fight for the dignity and respect that all families deserve."

LGBTQ+ Parenting Pioneers Share Tips for Queer Families in Live Event

Have no fear -- help for queer families is here! A free webinar this weekend will provide wisdom from some LGBTQ+ parenting pioneers.

For First Time, Three National LGBTQ Orgs Will Have Black Leaders

Imani Rupert-Gordon, Alphonso David, and Kierra Johnson are the new faces of queer activism.

Exploiting a Health Care Emergency to Restrict Reproductive Rights

It's a shameful power play, writes Julianna S. Gonen of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

National Center for Lesbian Rights Leader on Making a Movement for All

Imani Rupert-Gordon will take the helm at the venerable organization, NCLR announced today.

Another LGBT Rights Victory at the Supreme Court

The court won't review an Arizona decision recognizing a woman as the legal parent of a child she and her wife conceived through assisted reproduction.

'50 Years, 50 Heroes': Kate Kendell Honors Roberta Achtenberg

The current executive director of NCLR honors prioneering out politician and former executive director Roberta Achtenberg for The Advocate's 50th anniversary.

Is Marriage Equality Truly Safe?

The president-elect says the issue is "settled," but many of Trump's allies are still clamoring to overturn last year's Supreme Court case. How much should we worry?

Groundbreaking Complaint to FTC: Ban Conversion Therapy

Find out why the Human Rights Campaign, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the Southern Poverty Law Center are asking the Federal Trade Commission to step in and end 'ex-gay' therapy.

Hillary Clinton Offers an 'Awesome Gay Agenda'

The Democratic presidential front-runner outlines what she plans to do for LGBT Americans if elected.

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National Center for Lesbian Rights

The National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Human Rights Campaign have drafted a model bill.

He wrote that coupling transgender people "with ready access to fully automatic firearms and other powerful weapons might not be the best of ideas."

Last week the United Nations demanded to know how the United States could permit conversion therapy.

The Department of Justice is asking the court to set aside a lower court’s block on the anti-trans policy.

"Despite all these obstacles, LGBTQ+ mothers and nonbinary parents fight for the dignity and respect that all families deserve."

Have no fear -- help for queer families is here! A free webinar this weekend will provide wisdom from some LGBTQ+ parenting pioneers.

Imani Rupert-Gordon, Alphonso David, and Kierra Johnson are the new faces of queer activism.

It's a shameful power play, writes Julianna S. Gonen of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

Imani Rupert-Gordon will take the helm at the venerable organization, NCLR announced today.

The court won't review an Arizona decision recognizing a woman as the legal parent of a child she and her wife conceived through assisted reproduction.

The current executive director of NCLR honors prioneering out politician and former executive director Roberta Achtenberg for The Advocate's 50th anniversary.

The president-elect says the issue is "settled," but many of Trump's allies are still clamoring to overturn last year's Supreme Court case. How much should we worry?

Find out why the Human Rights Campaign, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the Southern Poverty Law Center are asking the Federal Trade Commission to step in and end 'ex-gay' therapy.

The Democratic presidential front-runner outlines what she plans to do for LGBT Americans if elected.