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Congress members demand that EEOC address gender identity discrimination

Under Trump, EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas has deprioritized or scrapped complaints of discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people.

Republicans want colleges to fund student religious groups that discriminate against LGBTQ+ peers

That's part of a bill passed by the U.S. House Thursday, seeking to supersede the "all-comers" policies approved by the Supreme Court in 2010. Democrats, including Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan, are outraged.

POLL: Majority of Republicans Would Attend a Same-Sex Marriage

A new Reuters poll shows promising GOP support for the nuptials of loved ones marrying a same-sex partner.

In NYT Op-ed, Bobby Jindal Defends Discriminatory 'Religious Freedom' Bill

The Louisiana governor and possible presidential candidate says corporate 'bullying' led to changes in such laws in Indiana and Arkansas.

Duck Dynasty May Be Over After Antigay Tirade

Phil Robertson's Duck Dynasty castmembers threaten to derail the show if he can't return to filming.

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Alabama Advances 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation in Last-Minute Amendment

The "don't say gay" measure was attached to an anti-trans "bathroom bill."

Bill Takes Aim at Discrimination in the Name of Faith

The Do No Harm Act would assure that the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act could not be used to discriminate.

We Can Protect Religion Without Denying Rights to LGBT People

The Do No Harm Act would end this current game of discrimination.

This Is Why I Fight for Trans Youth

Rep. Joseph Kennedy says passing the Do No Harm Act, which he's about to reintroduce in Congress, is a personal mission.

Marco Rubio Makes Up His Mind on Antigay Amendment

Now that the Supreme Court has established marriage equality nationwide, Marco Rubio does not support a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.

Scott Walker's 'Antigay Transition' Hailed by Conservatives

The Wisconsin governor is calling for a constitutional amendment to let states ban same-sex marriage, saving his reputation with the far right.

GOP Candidates Vie to Be Most Antigay at Rightwing Event

Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Conference in Washington, D.C. concluded on Friday, and it was as bad as you'd expect.

Robin De Jesus to Headline NYC Pride Benefit

The gay two-time Tony nominee will perform at Broadway Celebrates Pride Week, a benefit concert for the Hetrick-Martin Institute.

130 Reps Present Strike Against DOMA

130 members of Congress filed a joint amicus brief supportive of a lesbian couple challenging DOMA in court.

Op-ed: How Many Kids Must Die in 'Treatment' Programs?

The Los Angeles LGBT Center's CEO explains why 'treatment' programs to 'cure' people of their homosexuality are extremely dangerous for LGBT youth.

Realatively revolutionary

A sitcom featuring a gay couple with a daughter--shocking, or just good business sense? Both, say producers.

Scott Walker's Sons Won't Change His Mind on Marriage

On the eve of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's presidential campaign announcement, his sons reveal how the family handles the tension of divergent opinions on marriage equality.

Sigourney Weaver: Gay Rights Are 'The Big Battle of Our Time'

With the re-release of Prayers For Bobby on DVD, the Hollywood star discusses Russia's homophobic laws, how gorillas are superior to humans, and why parents need to trust their children.

Little to Encourage LGBT Americans in GOP Debates

The night included slams at Rosie O'Donnell, transgender troops, and a 'rogue' Supreme Court.