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Easterseals Highlights Alarming Accessibility Gaps for Disabled Americans

In 2023, people can book a luxrious suite on an airplane but somebody who requires a wheelchair can’t board a plane and remain in their life-supporting seat.

Ron DeSantis Kills Diversity and Inclusion Programs at Florida Universities

A number of students, including LGBTQ+ students, protested the event.

Meet Ben Trockman, the Disability Rights Activist Challenging the Status Quo

Almost 10 years ago, Trockman led the effort to get Congress to pass policies that ensured airplane travel for people with disabilities.

NASA Head, Despite Anti-LGBT Record, Recognizes Pride

Jim Bridenstine joins Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a surprising Pride supporter, but there's still no recognition from the White House.

Corporate America Picks Up Equality Mantle From Trump

As long as Donald Trump is in office, LGBT people have few friends in the White House. Thankfully, corporations are picking up some of the slack. 

New Report Reveals 'Broken Bargain' for Trans Workers

A new study, titled "A Broken Bargain for Transgender Workers," reveals widespread discrimination of transgender workers in the U.S. workforce.

DeVos: I Knew Trans Youth Would Be Harmed When I Ended Obama-Era Rules

The Education Secretary says she was well aware of the damage she was doing when she rolled back trans-inclusive guidelines in 2017.

Gender Diversity Needed in the Newsroom

This New York union is pushing for gender expression protections in newsrooms, so journalists better represent who they report on.

Boston Nonprofit Opens Doors for Marginalized Students Seeking Advanced Degrees

Leadership Brainery looks to provide resources and connections for marginalized communities to gain access to higher education.

Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.

The Trevor Project Extends 988 Crisis Line Partnership to Support Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Youth

It will be the second year that the suicide prevention organization will provide services to young people in distress.

5 Issues Remind Us Why We Need Women's Equality Day

Progress is still needed to asure women's equality -- so let's celebrate by working to move the needle.

Israel Set to Grant Gay Men Adoption Tax Benefits

A vote in the Israeli Knesset will reveal whether the Jewish state is ready to recognize some rights for same-sex couples.

WATCH: Cleveland Demands Action on Trans-Inclusive Ordinance

With a trans-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance stalled in the Cleveland City Council for more than two years, activists voiced their frustration at City Hall Monday. 

Walmart will close all of its health care clinics; most are in rural areas

The closures may leave a gap in health care access, particularly for lower-income patients without insurance who relied on the centers.

WATCH: Debunking the 'Surgery Is a Top Priority For Trans People' Myth

In a new series of videos, the Human Rights Campaign hopes to shine light on many of the myths surrounding trans health and well-being. In the first video, HRC tackles myths surrounding gender-confirming surgeries.

Trump Is Trying to 'Unperson' Trans People

This administration is trying to make an unpopular group die a slow death. It's a grand American tradition, writes Amanda Kerri.

The Trevor Project Lays Off 12% of Its Staff

The organization says that reducing its workforce was a measure of last resort.

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Another Indiana Gay Man Is Running for High Office

Josh Owens wants to be the next governor of Indiana-- the state 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg calls home. 

WATCH: Pentagon Pressured to Curb Rogue National Guard Units Denying Gay Spousal Benefits

State National Guards in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oklahoma must extend benefits to married gay and lesbian service members, say two leading congressional Democrats.

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