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Wisconsin bill would allow lawsuits against doctors that provide gender-affirming care

A new bill in Wisconsin would allow gender-affirming care patients to sue their doctors.

Here Are the 21 States Trying to Ban Gender-Affirming Care

Bills seeking to restrict gender-affirming care have been introduced in 21 states so far this year — and in one of those, Utah, a bill has become law.

Publishers and library sue Idaho over book ban that defines 'homosexuality' as 'harmful to minors'

Several large book publishers and a small public library are suing the state of Idaho over its book ban that requires libraries to restrict content "harmful to minors" to patrons 18 and older.

Presidential Hopeful Tulsi Gabbard Once Decried 'Homosexual Extremists

The Democratic congresswoman's antigay past resurfaced after she announced her plans to run for president.

Texas Judge Blocks Probes of Trans Kids' Supportive Parents Statewide

The judge had previously issued a temporary block only for the family that brought a lawsuit against a policy that claimed gender-affirming care is child abuse.

WATCH Attorney General Says LGBT Lawyers Have Common Cause With Obama Administration

Attorney General Eric Holder, addressing the LGBT Bar Association, said attendees have a solemn responsibility to keep up the fight for equality.

Anthony Rapp, Second Man Sue Kevin Spacey Over Alleged Assaults

The suit includes Rapp's accusation that Spacey sexually assaulted him when Rapp was 14, plus similar charges from an anonymous man.

DeVos: I Knew Trans Youth Would Be Harmed When I Ended Obama-Era Rules

The Education Secretary says she was well aware of the damage she was doing when she rolled back trans-inclusive guidelines in 2017.

Romanticizing the Confederacy Is Sick and Wrong

Slavery is America's original sin. Don't forget that for a minute, Trump administration.

We Can Stop Trump's 'Religious Refusals' in the Health Care Industry

A week remains for voicing opposition to a dangerous anti-LGBT assault on our lives.

Soldiers of peace

For antiwar queer youths, the conflict in Iraq is another familiar form of American oppression.

16 Civil Rights Leaders Demand Congress Pass the Equality Act

Officials of organizations like the Human Rights Campaign, the National Urban League, and the National Women's Law Center participate in a coordinated plea.

How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King’s legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action

Warring interpretations of one of King’s most famous quotes have fueled a culture war over the merits of affirmative action and diversity and inclusion efforts.

What It Feels Like When Racist Steve King Is Your Congressman

Karen Mackey, a Native American lesbian who lives in the congressman's district, finds his racist, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric "horrifying." 

77-Year-Old Man Receives 22 Years for Cold Case Gay-Bashing Murder

Judge admits there’s a “real chance” the man will die behind bars for the 1987 stomping murder of Raymond Keam.

Antigay Politician Wants to Punish Productions That Hire Smollett

Michael McAuliffe plans to file legislation stripping film projects of tax credits working with the out actor.

Betsy DeVos's Action on School Discipline Will Hurt LGBTQ Students

At the behest of a DeVos-chaired commission, the Trump administration has withdrawn Obama-era guidance on preventing discriminatory discipline, inciting the wrath of civil rights groups.

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Anti-Trans Betsy DeVos Resigns Amid Fallout From Trump's Capitol Mob

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been no friend to transgender students or other marginalized groups.

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Sessions: DOJ Will Not Protect Trans People From Workplace Bias

The anti-LGBT attorney general released a memo Thursday that made clear the Justice Department does not believe trans people are protected under federal law.

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