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Supreme Court declines to hear case involving Massachusetts school's ban on 'only two genders' t-shirt

The move leaves in place lower court rulings approving a school's ban on the shirt. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented from the decision to decline the case.

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.

Florida's Drag Ban Blocked by Judge in Hamburger Mary's Case

This is the second defeat for Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ agenda this week and the third this month.

What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?

Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.

Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Targeting Books & Librarians

Again the judiciary stands in the way of GOP attempts to erase LGBTQ+ people.

Wisconsin School District to Fire Teacher Over Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus Song 'Rainbowland'

The teacher says she won’t be deterred from telling the truth and highlighting the right-wing takeover of schools.

Colorado to pay $1.5M to settle anti-marriage equality 303 Creative SCOTUS case

Web designer Lorie Smith claimed anti-discrimination laws violated her First Amendment rights; a conservative U.S. Supreme Court majority agreed.

A Texas university president banned drag and compared it to blackface. Students are taking the case to the Supreme Court

The school’s religious president characterized drag shows as misogynistic and compared them to blackface performances.

This Is How Conservatives Manufactured an LGBTQ+ Rights Supreme Court Case

LGBTQ+ rights face a major setback in the United States, all because one woman wants to deny queer people a service that may have not been actually asked for in the first place.

Mississippi Trans Teen Misses Her Graduation After Judge's Transphobic Decision

She had filed a legal motion to allow her to wear a dress to the ceremony.