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.
July 2, 2025
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Lesbian Couple Asks Wis. High Court to Invalidate Marriage Ban
The suit from a Milwaukee couple says the issue is of such importance that the state Supreme Court should have original jurisdiction.
April 17, 2014
Wisconsin: Judge Strikes Down 2006 Marriage Ban
A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, prompting at least one county clerk to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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June 6, 2014
A Very Personal Side of Challenging Marriage Laws
Some of the people who are making marriage a reality through legal challenges are doing so by sharing their toughest moments with the world.
September 10, 2014
PHOTOS: Same-Sex Weddings Continue in Wis.
The federal judge who struck down Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage refused to stay her decision Monday, allowing couples to continue applying for marriage licenses throughout the state.
June 9, 2014
Indiana Trans Students Will Continue to Access Appropriate Facilities
The students can use the restrooms and locker rooms for their gender identity while their lawsuits proceed, an appeals court has ruled.
August 4, 2023
Op-ed: Till Death Do Us Part and Beyond
On the road to full marriage equality, same-sex couples also have to fight for their right to grieve.
August 26, 2014
Pa. School District Allegedly Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Students
The Pennsylvania ACLU filed a federal complaint against the Central Bucks School District alleging it targets trans and nonbinary students.
October 9, 2022
Why did a gay man throw a pie in Anita Bryant's face, and who was he?
Gay activist Thom Higgins "pied" the antigay crusader during a press conference in Des Moines in 1977 as part of his considerable career as an LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Here's the whole story.
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What SCOTUS Does About Gavin Grimm Has Big Implications
The Supreme Court today announced it will hear Grimm's discrimination case -- and while he would have preferred that it simply let a lower court's pro-trans ruling stand, he's not discouraged or afraid.
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October 28, 2016
Judge Dismisses Challenge to Ohio School District's Trans-Inclusive Restroom Policy
There is not a constitutional right to "transgender-free restrooms," a federal judge ruled.
August 9, 2023
Senate passes defense bill with anti-trans language; now goes to Biden
Advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to veto it.
December 18, 2024
The troubling anti-LGBTQ+ history of a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate
LGBTQ+ advocates warn that Brad Schimel threatens hard-won rights, including marriage equality.
March 3, 2025
Op-ed: Gay People Raising Kids No Longer a Legal Target
In less than a decade, our families have gone from a tactic to block marriage equality to one of the best arguments for legal relationship recognition.
September 19, 2014
Human Rights Campaign launches $2 million ad blitz to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters in battleground states
The advocacy group hopes a $2 million ad buy will attract pro-LGBTQ+ voters to cast their ballots.
October 9, 2024
Appeals Court to Consider Trans Teen's Bathroom Rights
A ruling in this federal case could have broad implications nationwide.
January 27, 2016
Who's Next? The Marriage Equality Waiting Room
Which states will be the next to institute marriage equality -- and just how will it happen?
June 5, 2013
Federal Judge Refuses to Block Illinois School's Trans-Inclusive Policy
No harm has come to anyone by allowing trans students access to facilities appropriate for their gender identity, the judge rules.
January 3, 2018
Obama To Order Protection for Contractors
The president's executive order would protect LGBT federal contractors and could have immediate implications for companies like ExxonMobil.
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June 16, 2014
Reports: No Religious Exemptions in Obama's Exec. Orders
President Obama plans to amend two existing executive orders to outlaw anti-LGBT employment discrimination by federal contractors and protect transgender civilian federal employees.
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