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Gay police officer sues California city, claims colleagues put rotting food in his belongings and more

Oceanside Police Sgt. Tyler Peppard says he suffered retaliation after reporting the mistreatment and that city officials did nothing to stop it.

California Judge Halts School Policy Outing Trans Students for Now

The judge found the policy violated the state constitution by discriminating based on the student’s sex.

First Trans Judge Appointed to Bench in California

Andi Mudryk has served as chief deputy director at the California Department of Rehabilitation since 2020.

Two Trans Men Come Away With Major Court Victories

Two of the country's most well-known trans men were recently involved in separate but similar legal battles involving the validity of their marriages.

Initiative to ban marriage in California dead for the year

Antigay activists in California have for the second time this year failed to qualify an initiative banning same-sex marriage for the statewide ballot.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Granted Restraining Order Against Stalker

A Virginia woman has been accused of embarking on an escalating months-long campaign of harassment against the out Apple CEO.

Procreation a losing argument

Those who advocate that marriage should be reserved purely for the purpose of procreation have argued themselves into a corner. If they truly want that as a standard, then it should apply it to everyone.

Here are the victories for transgender people's rights in 2024

2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but there were some major victories. Erin Reed lists the biggest ones here.

What Has and Hasn't Changed Since the Reagan Era

An attorney recalls his 30-year-old fight to keep Long Beach, Calif., from canceling the local Pride party.

Former California Cop Who Sued Over Antigay Abuse Wins $2.2 Million

Jay Brome said he was subjected to homophobic harassment throughout his 20 years with the California Highway Patrol.

Lawsuit Against Tesla Alleges Antigay Harassment and More

Former employees claim they were fired in retaliation for complaints, with one saying he was repeatedly subject to antigay slurs. CEO Elon Musk was allegedly told of the abuse and did nothing.

Teacher Suspended for Reading Racy Allen Ginsberg Poem

The poem, "Please Master," includes detailed descriptions of sex between men.

ChristianMingle Forced to Admit Gay Christians Exist

The religious matchmaking site has been court-ordered to allow members to seek a same-sex partner.

Troy Perry's pride

June 1970 saw the nation's first gay pride parades. Here, the unabridged recollection of L.A.'s maiden march, told by Metropolitan Community Church founder Troy Perry.