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Op-ed: Discrimination Is Not a Christian Value

Striking religious exemptions from ENDA would be a step forward for both LGBT Americans and Christianity, says the director of Believe Out Loud.

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DOJ denies existence of transgender people in stunning court filing defending Trump’s military ban

An attorney for the troops called it “part of the administration’s absurd attempt to purge highly skilled and dedicated service members simply because they are transgender.”

World

New York Senate Shakeup Might Help Move Marriage Equality

New York's Republican senate majority leader, Joseph Bruno, a 32-year institution in the state senate, announced his retirement Tuesday just as the GOP and Democrats gird for an election season that will determine the fate of the chamber and, potentially, New York's gay marriage bill. Democrats need to pick up two seats this November in order to gain control of the chamber -- something most LGBT activists wager would hasten the process of getting a same-sex marriage bill to the desk of Gov. David Paterson, who has supported marriage equality since the mid '90s. Democratic strategists said Bruno's exit raises questions about how effectively the GOP can raise money in his absence and whether they can hold certain constituencies together.

Politics

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors

Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Signs Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care

Among other things, the order will keep city resources from being used for out-of-state investigations.

In Solidarity, We Rise

International Workers' Day underlines the importance of LGBT people allying with other social justice movements, say Glennda Testone and Aaron C. Morris.

Harry Reid Favors Obama's ENDA Executive Order

The move could signal that similar federal legislation is effectively dead in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Op-ed: Discrimination Is Not a Christian Value

Striking religious exemptions from ENDA would be a step forward for both LGBT Americans and Christianity, says the director of Believe Out Loud.

One Issue Still Bucks The Trend for LGBT Equality

The civil rights movement of the 20th Century has been a good template for LGBT rights except on employment. Why? We're still missing a key executive order of the kind that helped level the playing field for racial minorities.

John Boehner: 'No Way' ENDA Will Pass This Year

The House speaker drew a hard line on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in a first-time meeting with the LGBT Equality Caucus.

Paterson Reflects on NY Marriage Fight

DOMAs Continued Consequences

Oped What Will It Take for Americans to Help Iranians

The Lavender Scare's New Relevance

The Human Rights Campaign is calling on the State Department to apologize for all the gays and lesbians it fired in the 1950s.

DOJ denies existence of transgender people in stunning court filing defending Trump’s military ban

An attorney for the troops called it “part of the administration’s absurd attempt to purge highly skilled and dedicated service members simply because they are transgender.”

Berlin Restaurants

There is great food in Berlin, even if travelers have to wade past the potatoes-and-cream-laden local cuisine to get there. Those who do will find a wonderland of multiethnic delights.

History in the Making

In the 1950s, Frank Kameny was fired from his job in the Army Map Service for "sexual perversion." Now he's watching an openly gay man run the very office once responsible for scrubbing gays from the government.

Legal team tells D.C. appeals court Hegseth’s words show Trump’s trans military ban is about hate, not policy

Attorneys say the Talbott case hinges on a district court judge's opinion that the Trump administration policy is "soaked with animus."

DOJ appeals block on Pentagon’s transgender military ban

The Trump Justice Department is asking for an emergency stay to allow it to ban transgender people from the military.

New York Senate Shakeup Might Help Move Marriage Equality

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors

Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.

Attorneys urge appeals court to see Trump’s trans military ban is rooted in bigotry, not national security

“The government made no secret of its intent," lead attorney Jennifer Levi of GLAD Law told The Advocate in an interview.

LGBTQ+ Progress Under Biden Major But Incomplete, Says New Report

Lambda Legal's analysis of the president's first year praises advancements made for LGBTQ+ Americans but recommends further actions.

The GENDA Gap What NY Plans to do About It

New York governor submits same-sex marriage bill to legislature

New York governor Eliot Spitzer submitted a bill to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, making good on a promise he made during his 2006 bid for the gubernatorial seat.

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executive order 32

Among other things, the order will keep city resources from being used for out-of-state investigations.

International Workers' Day underlines the importance of LGBT people allying with other social justice movements, say Glennda Testone and Aaron C. Morris.

The move could signal that similar federal legislation is effectively dead in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Striking religious exemptions from ENDA would be a step forward for both LGBT Americans and Christianity, says the director of Believe Out Loud.

The civil rights movement of the 20th Century has been a good template for LGBT rights except on employment. Why? We're still missing a key executive order of the kind that helped level the playing field for racial minorities.

The House speaker drew a hard line on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in a first-time meeting with the LGBT Equality Caucus.

The Human Rights Campaign is calling on the State Department to apologize for all the gays and lesbians it fired in the 1950s.

An attorney for the troops called it “part of the administration’s absurd attempt to purge highly skilled and dedicated service members simply because they are transgender.”

There is great food in Berlin, even if travelers have to wade past the potatoes-and-cream-laden local cuisine to get there. Those who do will find a wonderland of multiethnic delights.

In the 1950s, Frank Kameny was fired from his job in the Army Map Service for "sexual perversion." Now he's watching an openly gay man run the very office once responsible for scrubbing gays from the government.

Attorneys say the Talbott case hinges on a district court judge's opinion that the Trump administration policy is "soaked with animus."

The Trump Justice Department is asking for an emergency stay to allow it to ban transgender people from the military.

Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.

“The government made no secret of its intent," lead attorney Jennifer Levi of GLAD Law told The Advocate in an interview.

Lambda Legal's analysis of the president's first year praises advancements made for LGBTQ+ Americans but recommends further actions.

New York governor Eliot Spitzer submitted a bill to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, making good on a promise he made during his 2006 bid for the gubernatorial seat.