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The mysterious life of Justice David Souter, an enigma who confounded conservative Republicans

Opinion: The late Supreme Court justice said little, revealed less, but did help shape the conscience of the law, particularly in a key LGBTQ+ rights case, writes John Casey.

Conservative support for Roberts remains strong

Despite the news that John G. Roberts Jr., President Bush's pick to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, once helped gay rights activists win a landmark case, conservative supporters of the appeals court judge say they are still behind his nomination.

Supreme Beings

There are innumerable reasons to head to the polls this November. The most important? The future of the United States Supreme Court.

Every Supreme Court decision that radically changed LGBTQ+ rights

The court’s LGBTQ+ decisions have given our community cause for celebration as well as cause for despair. Here’s a look back at these rulings.

Balance of justice

Cultural advances, openly gay clerks, and speculation about the sexual orientation of one of their own have substantially changed the way the Supreme Court justices weigh civil rights

Could Obama Nominate an LGBT Supreme Court Justice?

Many observers are touting the credentials of Pamela Karlan, a bisexual professor and lawyer who helped bring down DOMA.

Why Justice Amy Coney Barrett could be democracy's last defense

Opinion: Justice Amy Coney Barrett's choice: to be bold like former Justices Souter and Blackmun, or irrational and loathed like Justices Alito and Thomas, writes John Casey.


Letters to President-elect Obama: Kenji Yoshino

Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.

Is Supreme Court sympathetic to antigay military recruiters?

In hearing arguments Tuesday in a case that has largely focused on free speech rights, the U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to uphold a law that says colleges receiving federal funds cannot bar recruiters

Bi Lawyer Pamela Karlan Delivers 'Bitch-Slap' at Impeachment Hearing

The Stanford professor, a longtime LGBTQ rights advocate, stood up to a Republican congressman.

George H.W. Bush, No Ally But No Enemy of LGBTQ People, Dead at 94

The 41st president isn't thought of as a gay ally, but he was light years ahead of Ronald Reagan or even Donald Trump.

Gay Justice

While Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination is a step forward for diversity, an openly gay Supreme Court member remains a long shot -- unless President Obama bucks the trend.

Both sides react to Roberts gay rights past

News that John G. Roberts Jr., President Bush's pick to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, helped to win a landmark gay rights case in 1996 has drawn strong reactions from both supporters and opponents of the conservative nominee.