'Gay Panic' Defense Ban Back on Track in New Hampshire
A bipartisan bill eliminating use of the controversial tactic was pulled last week over objections by some lawmakers.
June 26 2023 3:19 PM
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New Hampshire
Republicans Put 'Gay Panic' Defense Ban on Pause in New Hampshire
New Hampshire was on the brink of banning the "gay panic" defense, until the law was put on hold at the last minute.
June 17 2023 11:00 AM
Nikki Haley Blames Trans Visibility for Teen Girls' Suicide Ideation
The Republican presidential hopeful also said Dylan Mulvaney is "a guy, making fun of women."
May 24 2023 6:00 PM
Teachers Ousted From Catholic School Say Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias to Blame
Those who've recently lost their jobs at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Dover, N.H., say it was because they're members or supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.
May 15 2023 8:00 AM
Anderson Cooper Receives Backlash for Supporting CNN's Trump Town Hall
The gay, experienced, well-respected news personality defended the kind of scene he’s previously criticized, say critics.
May 12 2023 6:30 PM
LGBTQ+ People Take Up Arms as Fears of Right-wing Hate Groups Grow
One group in New Hampshire says it is providing firearms skills to queer people so they can protect themselves.
February 28 2023 4:31 PM
Out U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas Marries His Boyfriend
“Vann and I are excited to share that we’re married!” Pappas announced on Twitter.
February 22 2023 1:14 PM
James Roesener Is First Trans Man Elected to State Legislature in U.S.
There are only six out trans men in elected office across the country.
November 08 2022 8:46 PM
Watch Pete Buttigieg Prove Why He's a TV Mainstay
The Transportation Secretary is the most requested campaign surrogate this midterm cycle, and his television appearances show why.
October 25 2022 3:24 PM
Vt. Man Arrested For Threatening Daughter’s School Over Trans People
Shane Gobeil reportedly told police that he intended to buy an assault rifle and if anyone trans or in drag came near his daughter he'd "kill 'em."
June 17 2022 11:13 AM
Republican Gov. Vows to Veto Bill That Would Force Outing of Students
The bill, which appeared to be dead, has now been revived by lawmakers.
May 20 2022 2:50 PM
New Hampshire Takes Step to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic Defenses'
The bill will now go to the state's Senate for a vote.
January 11 2022 3:01 PM
'Socialist Pansies' Referenced in TV Ad From GOP Senate Candidate
The Human Rights Campaign is calling out New Hampshire's Donald Bolduc for his use of the antigay slur.
August 17 2020 3:43 PM
Out Candidate Wins Dem Nomination for Congress in New Hampshire
Chris Pappas, who's gay, took more than 50 percent of the vote in a field of 11 candidates.
September 11 2018 9:39 PM
Is Calling a Gay Candidate 'Weak' a Homophobic Dog Whistle?
Supporters of Congressional candidate Chris Pappas say fellow Democrat Maura Sullivan was weaponizing homophobia when she implied he's stereotypically weak.
September 11 2018 6:08 PM
New Hampshire GOP Gov Signs Transgender Rights Bill
Plus one banning the use of conversion therapy on minors.
June 08 2018 4:15 PM
The Meaning of a Trans Rights Victory in a Republican State
The New Hampshire win offers lessons for coming legislative battles, writes Kasey Suffredini of Freedom for All Americans.
May 07 2018 11:20 AM
New Hampshire Passes Bill Banning Anti-Trans Discrimination
It's a rare victory in a Republican-controlled legislature, and the GOP governor is expected to sign the bill into law.
May 03 2018 4:54 PM
Bill to Ban Anti-Trans Bias Advances in New Hampshire
The state House passed the bill today, sending it on to the Senate.
March 07 2018 9:00 PM
Dems Flip GOP Seats in Special Elections
Democratic candidates picked up legislative seats in two swing states.
September 27 2017 7:19 PM