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Nex Benedict’s tragic death further proves that Oklahoma is not OK

One activist spent time in the area following the tragedy, and while the local LGBTQ+ community remains strong — so does its opposing forces.

George Santos Files Bill to Ban U.S. Aid to Anti-LGBTQ+ Countries

The scandal-plagued gay Republican's bill would deny funds to countries that discriminate.

Trump Admin Supports Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Families

The Department of Justice filed a brief in an upcoming Supreme Court case, urging the court to allow such discrimination if rooted in religion.

Pa. School District Allegedly Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Students

The Pennsylvania ACLU filed a federal complaint against the Central Bucks School District alleging it targets trans and nonbinary students.

GLAAD Finds Sharp Rise in Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Americans

The findings are disturbing but not surprising, given anti-LGBTQ+ activity in state legislatures.

Why Is the State Dept. Still Discriminating Against LGBTQ+ Families?

End the cruel hoops that same-sex parents like Allison and Stefania are forced to jump through.

Report: Trump Policy Enabled Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Families

The discrimination is documented in a new congressional report, which comes as the Supreme Court is set to hear a case on bias in adoption and foster care.

How the Trump administration is greenlighting discrimination against LGBTQ+ federal employees

Opinion: By mandating “robust” protection of religious expression, the Trump administration opens the door to increased discrimination against LGBTQ+ federal employees, writes Brad Sears.

Discrimination Against LGBTQ People Rose 13% According to GLAAD Study

GLAAD found that while reported discrimination did rise, more non-LGBTQ+ people understand there are gender identities outside female and male.

On Day One, Biden Issues Order Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The order will assure that the federal government doesn't engage in such discrimination and will take action against it elsewhere.

Two SCOTUS Rulings Uphold Right to Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ People

Rulings involving religious employers have broad negative implications for LGBTQ+ Americans.

Indiana's Discrimination Against LGBTQ Families Must Stop, Court Rules

An appeals court ruled against the state's refusal to list both same-sex spouses on birth certificates.

Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas, ruled on the EEOC's treatment of Title VII employment discrimination claims on gay and trans people.

Colorado Catholic preschools say they have a right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people

A trial is now underway as two Denver-area Catholic parishes sue over a conflict between religious beliefs and the program’s requirement not to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.

Christian-Owned Business Can Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ People: Court

The ruling came from a federal appeals court based in New Orleans.

LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse

The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.

Republicans want colleges to fund student religious groups that discriminate against LGBTQ+ peers

That's part of a bill passed by the U.S. House Thursday, seeking to supersede the "all-comers" policies approved by the Supreme Court in 2010. Democrats, including Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan, are outraged.

Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients

“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.

Alliance Defending Freedom’s Legal Journey Against LGBTQ+ Rights & Anti-Discrimination Laws: Report

Supreme Court-backed case of a Colorado web designer, aided by Alliance Defending Freedom, ignited fervent LGBTQ+ rights debate, spotlighting a larger quest to dismantle anti-discrimination laws.

Washington restaurant illegally refuses to cater same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs

What’s old is new again in America, and so is the push to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.

Supreme Court Rules 6-3 to Limit LGBTQ+ Protections, Rules in Favor of Homophobe

This court has ruled that businesses open to the public can discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.