Trump executive order targets law firm challenging anti-trans policies
Critics contend Trump's latest executive order targeting Jenner & Block is an attack on the legal profession and the principles of a free society.
March 26, 2025
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Biden Admin Will Have LGBTQ+ Envoy, Allow Pride Flags at Embassies
President Biden's nominee for secretary of State, Antony Blinken, made those promises at his confirmation hearing this week.
January 22, 2021
Lesbian Pop Star Denise Ho Arrested by Hong Kong Authorities
Ho was arrested Wednesday as part of a crackdown on the pro-democracy media outlet Stand News.
December 30, 2021
On IDAHOTB, Biden, Blinken Reaffirm U.S. Support for LGBTQ+ Equality
Both pointed out the progress made toward equal rights but said much more needs to be done.
May 17, 2021
Biden Assures Brittney Griner's Wife He's Working on Player's Release
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris called Cherelle Griner today, telling her that the U.S. government is working to secure Griner's freedom from Russian custody.
July 6, 2022
Brittney Griner Finally Allowed Visit with U.S. Diplomats in Russia
Russia had made it difficult to get access to the out WNBA star, who has been detained in the country since February.
May 20, 2022
World Cup Security Denying Entry to Those Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights
Qatar, which criminalizes homosexuality, promised it would provide an inclusive environment for the games, but reports indicate otherwise.
November 22, 2022
Out State Dept. official Ned Price to be deputy to U.N. ambassador
Price's "judgment and expertise will be a tremendous asset," said Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
February 17, 2024
Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.
August 6, 2021
State Department's Ned Price on Promoting Global LGBTQ+ Equality
The first out gay man to serve as State Department spokesman talks about diplomacy, strategy, and the power of representation.
June 22, 2021
U.S. Passports to Include X Gender Option Starting in April
The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.
March 31, 2022
Watch First Video Footage of Brittney Griner Since Russia Detention
It's the first moving image of Griner after a month of detainment.
March 17, 2022
U.S. State Dept. Claims Russia Denied Brittney Griner Consular Visits
Negotiations continue for the detained basketball star's release, with the NBA now aiding in the efforts.
May 18, 2022
Transgender American Suspended by Ukrainian Military After Controversial Video
Sarah Ashton-Cirillo's comments about hunting down Russian "propagandists" drew a complaint from Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance.
September 21, 2023
Rufus Gifford, Out State Dept. Official, Joins Biden's Reelection Bid
Gifford, a gay man, was the highest-ranking out official at State as chief of protocol.
July 17, 2023
Biden, Blinken, and More Condemn Uganda's Horrific Anti-Homosexuality Act
Sanctions against the nation are possible, President Joe Biden said.
May 30, 2023
U.S. Offers 'Substantial' Deal to Russia for Brittney Griner's Release
Earlier on Wednesday, Griner testified in a Russian court that she was made to sign documents when she was arrested that were not translated or explained to her.
July 27, 2022
Pride Flags Flutter Around the World After Trump Embassy Ban Ends
LGBTQ+ symbols are now flying from Bosnia-Herzegovina to Vatican City.
June 3, 2021
Russia Releases Mug Shot of WNBA's Brittney Griner — Questions Arise
It comes as some question why Griner's story hasn't been bigger news.
March 9, 2022
Donald Trump Denounces Deal to Free 'Spoiled' Brittney Griner
Trump called the lesbian basketball star a "potentially spoiled person" who entered Russia "loaded up with drugs."
August 1, 2022
State Department: Gender-Neutral Passports Coming
The department doesn't have a target date for when the gender-neutral marker will be available, but it is already making self-selection of other gender markers easier.
June 30, 2021