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S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson told Columbia that its ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy was unconstitutional, but critics questioned the timing and motivation of the letter.

As Missouri lawmakers continue attacking LGBTQ+ rights, one city is taking a stand against hate

The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 on Monday night to declare the city an LGBTQ+ safe haven.

D.C. Activist Arrested on Trans Day of Resilience

Jes Grobman, a well-known trans activist in Washington, D.C. was jailed overnight after police arrested her at a rally she co-organized protesting violence against trans people.

Missouri gay group to protest IHOP

After four lesbians were asked to leave an International House of Pancakes in Grandview, Mo., for alleged public displays of affection, a gay rights group is organizing a demonstration against the chain restaurant.

Anti-LGBT Crime Still Increasing in D.C.

What will it take to make Washington, D.C. safe?

Puerto Rico Is Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors

The harmful practice will be banned within 90 days. 

Trans Boys Sue University of Missouri Over Denying Them Gender-Affirming Care

A recently enacted state law bans most such care for minors but allows those already receiving it to continue — but the university ceased providing the care altogether.

N.C. GOP Tries (and Fails) to Shut Down Forum on Anti-LGBT Law

A forum on HB 2 was held Wednesday night in the face of Republican opposition.

Cleveland Editors Stoke Fear of Trans 'Predators' in Women's Bathrooms

Several Plain Dealer editorial board members made the misinformed argument that allowing trans people to use the facilities that correspond with their gender identity would endanger women.

Where's our Sharpton?

When gays are insulted in the media, we don't have that one eloquent defender who can mow down our opponents on the national airwaves. Why don't we have a spokesperson of our own?

Land O'Lakes' Beth Ford Becomes First Out Woman to Run a Fortune 500

Ford is also only the third gay person and the 25th woman to run a Fortune 500 company. 

Utah Close to Writing Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law

The state has banned the use of the practice on minors through licensing regulations since 2020, but a state law will make the prohibition stronger.

Maryland Move to Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Reveals Family Rift

A bisexual legislator says her father, a fellow lawmaker, wanted her to go to conversion therapy, which the state is about to ban (for minors).

For Bullied Trans Youth, Online Education Can Be a Lifesaver

Education is for everyone, but one kind of education isn't. 

Study: 6 in 10 Queer Men With COVID Symptoms Hide Them From Partners

Gay and bi men are reporting record levels of abstinence. But stigma around the virus could be aiding transmission.

First Out Gay Man Confirmed by Senate Isn't Done Speaking Out

Political trailblazer Bruce Lehman ponders how much LGBTQ rights have progressed since the Clinton era.