Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU
The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.
August 3, 2023
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Texas Anti-Drag Law Blocked Again by Judge
The law can't go into effect for at least another two weeks as deliberations on a lawsuit continue.
September 13, 2023
Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules
Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.
June 20, 2023
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Washington's Conversion Therapy Ban
A therapist had claimed the ban infringed on his free speech and religious liberty rights. But Washington State's regulation of the practice is appropriate, the court ruled.
September 6, 2022
Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban From Taking Effect Friday
The judge wrote that he believed that the law was likely to be ruled unconstitutional.
August 31, 2023
It's Time for an LGBT Supreme Court Justice
HRC president Chad Griffin says Obama should nominate an out person for the job, and he has some suggestions.
February 21, 2016
First Federal Suit Against Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Filed
The law is unconstitutional and does "concrete harms" to parents, students, teachers, and organizations, according to the lawyers in the case.
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April 1, 2022
Tennesseans Can No Longer Update Gender Markers on Official Documents
As of July 1, only one’s sex assigned at birth as reflected on a birth certificate can be noted on identification documents in Tennessee.
July 9, 2023
Judge Rules for Florida GSA
The Thursday order affirms that a gay-straight alliance can continue to meet, at least through this school year.
May 31, 2013
Former Principal Says She Was Punished for Pride Flag Display, Sues
Mary Kay Thomas of Marshall, Minn., says she was removed from her position for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
December 3, 2021
Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban
Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.
September 26, 2023
Glenn Youngkin Scrambles as Virginia Schools Reject His Anti-Trans Policies
The conservative governor is trying to figure out how to force districts that refuse to discriminate against their students to implement his policies.
August 24, 2023
10 Reasons Why I Will Never Date a 'Gay for Trump'
Trump voters have failed this gay writer's test of character for a myriad of reasons.
November 22, 2016
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Says She's 'Thankful' After Judge Blocks Trans Care Ban
It “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review,” a state court judge wrote.
September 27, 2023
Antigay Preacher Gets Six Figures After City Obstructs Pride Protest
James Deferio sued Syracuse, N.Y., after it imposed a "buffer zone" between him and an LGBT festival.
July 25, 2018
Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation Monday.
July 18, 2024
Mississippi Museum Reverses Ban on Ceremonies
The Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum has reversed course and agreed to allow same-sex couples to hold commitment ceremonies at the state-owned venue.
August 10, 2012
Yet Another Court Tells Bobby Jindal to Obey SCOTUS
The state of Louisiana was among the last holdouts on recognizing the Supreme Court's ruling.
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July 2, 2015
'Black-ish' Draws Right-Wing Ire for Attacking Antigay Bakers
The ABC comedy series took a stand against anti-LGBT discrimination, angering some "religious freedom" proponents.
February 9, 2017
Jim Obergefell Takes on 'Religious Liberty' Bill in Congressional Hearing
The First Amendment Defense Act would make second-class citizens of LGBT people and others, the marriage equality plaintiff tells a House committee.
July 13, 2016