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Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.

Trans Activists Forcibly Removed From Mike Pence Event

They were protesting anti-LGBTQ Republican politicians, including a congressman and a candidate for Georgia governor.

Florida LGBTQ+ activist is forcibly removed at a House hearing on gun laws

Maxx Fanning, the executive director for Prism, posted the incident on social media.

Kissing Women Forcibly Removed From Anti-Marriage Rally in Australia

The women were dragged offstage while protesting a Christian group drumming up "no" votes on same-sex marriage. 

Georgia mother of trans and nonbinary children forcibly removed from school board meeting

"I'm not resisting and this is what fascists do!" Lena Kotler said as police officers carried her.

Woman Convicted for Laughing During Sessions's Hearing Continues to Resist

Desiree Fairooz was forcibly removed and arrested after laughing during Jeff Sessions's Senate confirmation hearing. 

Lesbian Booted From Bowling Alley for Using Women's Bathroom

A cisgender lesbian was told to leave after using the restroom because staff mistook her for a transgender person.

WATCH: Hospitalized Mo. Man's Husband, Brother Speak Out

Robert Gorley says hospital staff at Research Medical Center refused to recognize his power of attorney to make medical decisions for his husband, and had him arrested when he refused to leave his husband's room. His partner's brother, Lee Mansell, says he isn't homophobic, but challenged Gorley's authority because he wants what's best for his brother.

WATCH: Will Russia Take Kids From Gay Parents After Olympics?

A new report from CNN suggests that a bill aiming to revoke the parental rights of gay and lesbian Russians is likely to be reintroduced after the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, with a few minor adjustments.

Justice Dept. Will Retry Woman Who Laughed During Jeff Sessions's Hearing

Desiree Fairooz's conviction was tossed in July but the Dept. of Justice is not done with her. 

Conviction Tossed for Woman Convicted of Laughing at Jeff Sessions

Desiree Fairooz will now face a retrial for her conduct during Jeff Sessions's confirmation hearing for attorney general. 

Trump Clings to Traditional Gender Roles in Mocking Long-Haired Male Protester

Donald Trump essentially called a male protester in a man bun "a mama's boy" while feminizing him and criticizing his hairstyle. 

Judge: Homeless Jamaican LGBT Youth Can Live in Sewers

It's a modicum of progress in a nation marred by violent homophobia.

This Two-Spirited Activist Is Fighting for Visibility and Justice

In the state of Oklahoma, one disabled Native American is screaming louder than the rest. 

Russia Considers Discredited Antigay Researcher an 'Expert'

Paul Cameron, who has been denounced by major U.S. mental health and civil rights groups, conflated homosexuality and pedophilia in testimony to Russia's Parliament.

Marginalized communities turn to gun ownership in fear of Trump’s authoritarianism

LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and liberals are embracing their Second Amendment rights.