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Limiting refugee admissions could disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ refugees: report

There are several ways LGBTQ+ refugees could be denied under Trump's new admissions cap.

Trump's DOE will make LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers ineligible for student loan forgiveness

Trump's Department of Education is making workers of LGBTQ+ nonprofits ineligible for student loan forgiveness.

PHOTOS: Defying Government, Rome OK's Civil Unions

Equality-minded Romans are celebrating an important victory in the march toward equal recognition of same-sex relationships, despite opposition from the Vatican and the national government.

Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana, making it legal with prescriptions

The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed rule that would reclassify how cannabis is scheduled.

About 60 Percent of Americans Favor Passing Marriage Equality Law

The poll comes after the House voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act to protect marriage equality.

Harvard will cooperate with U.S. military

Reversing a decision made last year, Harvard Law School will fully cooperate with Pentagon recruiters this fall as it awaits a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of a law requiring schools to open their doors to the military.

This cancer researcher was studying LGBTQ+ people. Her work is now in limbo

A researcher at the George Washington Cancer Center says Trump could erase years of scientific work.

Will LGBT Youth Be Erased From Crime Victims' Survey?

The Justice Department wants to cease asking some teens about sexual orientation and gender identity in a major survey of crime victims.

Obama Site Posts Video of LGBT Meeting

The Obama transition website posted a video Wednesday of a meeting that took place December 10 between LGBT leaders and members of the transition team.

Trump Admin to Allow LGBTQ Discrimination in Adoption, Health Care

The Department of Health and Human Services is moving forward with a discriminatory rule.

Trump's DOE sued (twice) for disqualifying LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers from loan forgiveness

Two lawsuits have been filed over a new DOE policy disqualifying LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers from student loan forgiveness.

20 GOP Attorneys General Blast Biden's LGBTQ+ Policies

Republican state AG's, led by Tennessee's Herbert Slatery, are objecting to recent guidance on avoiding anti-LGBTQ+ and specifically anti-trans discrimination.

Trump, on Way Out, Continues Attacking LGBTQ+ Americans

In recent days the Trump administration has endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination by groups receiving federal grants.

At Least One Census Survey Will Include Sexual Orientation Question

It's not the Census Bureau's biggest survey, however, which backtracked on plans for such questions earlier this year.

White House announces new rules on background checks for firearms sales in America

Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a rule change requiring more background checks as a way to close the gun show loophole.

Will Italian Court Decision Pave Way for Marriage Equality?

A precedent may have been set by a same-sex couple, where one of the women is transgender.

11 Ideas on Stopping Violence From a Gun-Owning Gay

R. Kyle Alagood owns firearms and supports strong gun safety laws.

Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ Rights Worldwide

Dina Titus's GLOBE Act would require the U.S. to document persecution abroad and assure access to asylum.