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7 key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s ‘reverse discrimination’ case

Justices from both sides of the aisle appeared inclined to side with the straight white woman who claimed she was discriminated against because she was not gay.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

PHOTOS: Follow 24 Hours in LGBT America

Family, friends, couples, pets, workers, and stars (George Takei!) -- here is the complete day in LGBT America as selected by our staff.

A straight white woman brought a discrimination case to the Supreme Court. Here's what that could mean

Marlean Ames claims that she suffered “reverse discrimination” as a straight white woman when her queer colleagues were promoted over her.

The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

Key LGBTQ+ Supreme Court decisions to watch this term and what you need to know

Gender-affirming care, PrEP, and LGBTQ+ books are all on the docket.

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Supreme Court sides with straight woman in so-called 'reverse discrimination' case

The Supreme Court's decision makes it easier for lawsuits on "reverse discrimination" to be brought.

Champions of Pride

We recognize amazing LGBT leaders from across the country.