Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment
The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.
May 23, 2023
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Texas Social Workers Can Now Refuse Services to LGBTQ+ Clients
The rule change, which also discriminates against clients with disabilities, sparked outrage.
October 16, 2020
Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse
It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.
May 19, 2025
Tennessee's Controversial Sex Worker Law Discriminates Against Those With HIV: DOJ
The law is the subject of a separate lawsuit from sex workers living with HIV.
December 4, 2023
Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.
July 22, 2024
LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles
The Trevor Project’s latest study highlights increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities, emphasizing the need for inclusive mental health support and affirming environments.
December 1, 2023
DOJ Accuses Property Manager of Physically Harassing Gay Tenant
The Department of Justice says the tenant suffered physical and verbal harassment for being a gay man with a disability.
September 13, 2022
Florida College Enters Deal with Department of Education Over Its Alleged Civil Rights Violations
New College of Florida has been undergoing a conservative makeover since January, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis installed a conservative majority on the board of trustees that led to the appointment of a new president.
September 30, 2023
How to pick the next Supreme Court justices
Where will the next Supreme Court justice stand on gay equality? At this point, no one knows. However, here are some general guidelines as the battle for the bench begins to heat up
July 13, 2005
Texas Kills Policy Allowing Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Social Work
The reversal comes just two weeks after Texas legalized social worker discrimination against LGBTQ+ clients.
October 27, 2020
How This Trans Director Created 'Spaces' for LGBTQ+ and Disabled Folks
Dominick Evans chats with The Advocate about directing the music video "Spaces," which centers folks from the disabled community in places they're often left out of.
November 17, 2021
Utah violated rights of trans woman inmate who performed surgery on herself, DOJ finds
The Utah corrections department strongly disagreed with the finding, saying it was “blindsided” by the timing and had been working to resolve identified issues.
March 25, 2024
Dave Chapelle brings more transphobia and ableism to his latest Netflix special ‘The Dreamer’
The comedian said that he “love[d] punching down.”
January 2, 2024
Ad Council Launches Pro-LGBT Campaign
Major brands like Coke and Pepsi band together to eliminate bias.
February 18, 2015
A Day to Honor LGBT People With Disabilities
The 20th International Day of Persons With Disabilities honors a group that includes many LGBT people.
December 3, 2012
13 LGBTQ+ disability activists who are changing the world one fight at a time
These activists are utilizing their unique identities to fight for all our rights.
July 29, 2025
D.C. Corrections Officer Sues Department Over Antigay Harassment
A 24-year veteran corrections officer says his superiors repeatedly ignored his complaints of discrimination and intimidation from his fellow officers and from incarcerated people.
November 17, 2021
Georgia mother of trans and nonbinary children forcibly removed from school board meeting
"I'm not resisting and this is what fascists do!" Lena Kotler said as police officers carried her.
April 17, 2025
Questions about Alito
The answers remain shrouded, but here's a brief guide to the questions we as LGBT people need to be asking in order to judge whether President George W. Bush's Supreme Court nominee will support or block our rights
November 9, 2005