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Here is New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's LGBTQ+ rights record

The newly elected mayor has been a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.

Former Trump adviser claims Dems are exaggerating threat to marriage equality for political gain

"Hyperpartisan liberals are working overtime to try to sow fear and discontent," David Urban wrote in a USA Today column.

California Gov. Newsom vetoes one pro-trans bill; will he sign others?

After his podcast with the late transphobe Charlie Kirk, some are questioning Newsom's commitment to transgender equality.

Some Michigan GOPers want to outlaw online porn — plus depictions of trans people or drag

The lead sponsor is Rep. Josh Schriver, who has tried to overturn marriage equality and classify abortion as homicide.

Texas passes bill banning abortion pills from being mailed to the state

Texas now allows private citizens the right to sue health providers for mailing abortion medication.

Hillary Clinton warns SCOTUS 'will do to gay marriage what they did to abortion'

"Anybody in a committed relationship out there in the LGBTQ community, you ought to consider getting married," Clinton said.

Texas woman charged with murder for abortion accuses police of 'maliciously abusing their power'

Texas officials are trying to get a lawsuit dismissed under qualified immunity after wrongly charging a woman with murder for having an abortion.

Massachusetts lesbian Gov. Maura Healey signs abortion and gender-affirming care shield law

Shield Act 2.0 further strengthens protections for patients and providers of reproductive healthcare.

BREAKING: Trump administration to limit abortion for veterans after restricting gender-affirming care

The proposed policy would eliminate access to abortion through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

Trump's ban preventing Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood has been blocked nationwide.

Heritage Foundation cofounder Edwin Feulner dead at 83

The Heritage Foundation announced cofounder Edwin Feulner's passing Friday, though it did not reveal the time or cause of death.

Trump's new strategy to restrict abortion nationwide — don't say ‘ban’

Trump's team has developed a way to make abortion difficult to obtain without the same costs as an unpopular ban.

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down abortion ban from 1849

A 176-year-old law "does not prohibit abortion in the State of Wisconsin," the state Supreme Court has ruled.

Mark Robinson blames 'coward' Republicans for loss, not 'Black Nazi' trans porn scandal

Mark Robinson is mad Republicans wouldn't "stand up and fight for him" after he admitted to being a "black NAZI."

Florida Republican who almost died from ectopic pregnancy blames Democrats, not abortion ban

Kat Cammack doesn't believe Florida's abortion ban was at fault for her near-death experience, but instead blames Democrats for "fearmongering."

Melissa Hortman, assassinated MN lawmaker, was a champion for families and LGBTQ+ rights

Here’s a look at Melissa Hortman’s legislative history and legacy on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and family aide.

Southern Baptists urge Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality

A resolution adopted by the denomination also includes anti-transgender language.

Cynthia Nixon is leaning into queer joy, art, and family between protests

The Gilded Age and And Just Like That... star graces the cover of our annual Pride issue and opens up about balancing career, family, and fighting for equality.

The mysterious life of Justice David Souter, an enigma who confounded conservative Republicans

Opinion: The late Supreme Court justice said little, revealed less, but did help shape the conscience of the law, particularly in a key LGBTQ+ rights case, writes John Casey.