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Baltimore Catholic charity violated gay man's rights by not paying spousal benefits, court rules

The man worked in information technology, not in a religious capacity, so his employer did not qualify for a religious exemption, a federal judge ruled.

Catholic Group Wrong to Deny Gay Worker's Husband Benefits, Court Says

Catholic Relief Services revoked the spousal benefits when the husband was undergoing extensive dental work.

Right-Wing Group Mobilizes Against Gay Catholic Relief Worker

A 16-year employee of a relief organization is the target of an attack by a homophobic group.

Project 2025 vowed to roll back LGBTQ+ rights. Here's everything Trump has done so far

Donald Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he had "nothing to do" with Project 2025 — but now that he's in office, he's implementing it.

Catholic hermit in Kentucky comes out as transgender man

In the Roman Catholic Church, a hermit is someone who leads a quiet life engaged in prayer. Christian Matson is believed to be the first trans person in this bishop-approved position.

What the Supreme Court Ruling on Foster Care Means for LGBTQ+ Parents

LGBTQ+ advocates are relieved the court didn't establish a broad right to discriminate, but some call the decision troubling.

Catholic Bishops Meet on Marriage; What 'Threats' Will They Discuss?

A Jesuit priest urges U.S. bishops to drop their 'embarrassing' focus on same-sex unions and address a broad range of 'threats' to marriage.

More AIDS activists arrested when protesting global funding cuts

Eleven were arrested outside of a U.S. House committee meeting.

Katrinas queer victims Still suffering

One year later the lives of many LGBT New Orleans residents remain in tatters--no thanks to George Bush's "faith-based" charities, most of which condemn homosexuality and refuse to recognize, much less assist, our families.

Virginia Library Temporarily Avoids Closing Over LGBTQ+ Books Controversy

A temporary lifeline for Samuels Public Library fuels a broader struggle over free speech, discrimination, and community values as residents and officials clash over LGBTQ+ books.

Stand-Off Ends With Apology to Gay Ambassador

How the former Republican senator responded in the late '90s to an openly gay nominee for ambassador became a sticking point among activists when his name was floated for Defense Secretary.

Doubting St. Thomas

At St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City, gay parishioners are accusing their conservative leader, the Reverend Andrew Mead, of being antigay. Whether to stay and fight or find a more accepting environment is the same question facing the entire denomination.

This House Is Clean

Comedian Kate Clinton descends on D.C.'s Dupont Circle for a saging of the White House before ushering in President-elect Barack Obama.

Second Judge Blocks Effort to End LGBTQ+ Health Care Protections

A federal judge in D.C. blocks a Trump administration rule allowing anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in health care.

Girl, interrupted no more

Los Angeles Times sportswriter Christine Daniels (nee Mike Penner) announced in an April column that she is transitioning to life as a woman. Her story set a readership record--but it's only just beginning.

Former N.J. Gov Jim McGreevey on How Coming Out Has Changed

He shocked the political world nearly 20 years ago. Now McGreevey looks back on the long road to happiness — and a possible return to politics.

Katrina Update: Where Are They Now?

Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Back then, we spoke to LGBT residents struggling to rebuild their lives; we caught up with two of them to see what their lives are like a decade after the storm.

Dr. Fauci reflects on religion, divisiveness, and the special place gay men have in his life (exclusive)

Fauci credits good genes and the thrill and excitement of his work with keeping him young and still going strong at 83.


Liberals, Conservatives Alike Praise High Court's Religious Accommodations Ruling

The court set a new standard for consideration of religious accommodations in the workplace but did not rule on the merits in the case of a man who refused to work Sundays because of his Christian beliefs.

What Does the Anti-Trans Memo Mean?

The denial of trans people's existence would marginalize them even further, in many ways -- but we can keep it from happening.