Who is Darrin Gayles? The first out gay Black federal judge will hear Trump's WSJ lawsuit
Darrin Gayles became the first out gay Black federal judge in 2014 after he was nominated by Barack Obama.
July 22, 2025
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Federal judge restores AP’s full access to White House events in victory for press freedom
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ordered the Trump administration to allow the Associated Press back into the press pool.
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April 8, 2025
Shepard Smith Blasts Trump for 'Belittling' CNN Journalist
The out Fox News anchor defended the freedom of the press in a sharp critique of the president-elect.
January 12, 2017
Brittney Griner Release Major Diplomatic Victory for U.S.
The Biden administration secured custody of the lesbian athlete quietly and announced her freedom in an early morning press conference.Â
December 8, 2022
Ugandan LGBT Activists Arrested While Protesting Media Censorship
A collection of LGBT activists demonstrating solidarity with those calling for freedom of the press in Uganda were arrested when police broke up the peaceful protest.
May 23, 2013
Rod Stewart Refuses to Perform in Saudi Arabia Over Country's Poor LGBTQ+ Rights Record
British rock icon turned down a lucrative gig, echoing a growing industry trend of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and human rights in global engagements.
October 13, 2023
Gay Penguin Tale Tops List of 'Challenged' Books
A children's story about a family of penguins with two fathers once again tops the list of library books the public objects to the most. And Tango Makes Three, released in 2005 and co-written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, was the most ''challenged'' book in public schools and libraries for the second straight year, according to the American Library Association. ''The complaints are that young children will believe that homosexuality is a lifestyle that is acceptable. The people complaining, of course, don't agree with that,'' Judith Krug, director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom, told the Associated Press on Tuesday.
May 7, 2008
Nashville Mayor Joins Marriage Equality Coalition
The mayor of Music City becomes the first Tennessee member of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry.
August 22, 2014
WATCH: Will $1 Million Win Marriage in the South?
Freedom to Marry announced a new $1 million campaign to bring marriage equality to the southern U.S. today.
February 24, 2014
Bayard Rustin Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dr. Martin Luther King's key advisor receives highest civilian honor 25 years after his death.
August 8, 2013
These 18 Republicans Urged Trump to Discriminate Against LGBTs
Will the president sign an executive order legalizing bias? The senators hope so.
April 5, 2017
First Miss. Mayor Announces Support for Marriage Equality
David Garcia, mayor of the Gulf Coast city of Waveland, takes a stand for equal marriage rights.
July 17, 2014
Sarah Sanders Offers Trump's Praise for Cakeshop Ruling
Asked about the baker's freedom versus that of athletes who protest, the White House aide said the issues are different.
June 5, 2018
White House: No Plans for 'Religious Freedom' Order 'Right Now'
But Press Secretary Sean Spicer did say that "political correctness" sometimes interferes with religious expression.
February 2, 2017
White House Correspondents' Association president Eugene Daniels blasts decision to block AP journalists
Eugene Daniels called the White House's actions “outrageous and a deeply disappointing escalation of an already unacceptable situation.”
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February 14, 2025
S.C. Mayor Becomes 500th Mayor to Support Marriage Equality
Columbia, S.C.'s mayor became the 500th mayor to sign on with Freedom to Marry, a bipartisan organization asking for the end of marriage discrimination.
September 24, 2014
U.K. Court: Police Acted Properly in Detaining Journalist's Partner
The detention of investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald's partner, David Miranda, was appropriate under U.K. law, a court rules. Miranda vows to appeal.
February 20, 2014
Trump Unveils More Anti-LGBTQ 'License to Discriminate' Plans
New rules announced by the administration would give faith-based social service providers more leeway to discriminate in the name of "religious freedom."
January 16, 2020
Republican Might Back Marriage Equality Bill in Minnesota
The married father of two is considering signing on as co-sponsor of a marriage equality bill in Minnesota.
February 21, 2013
Feds: We've Extended All Possible Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
But federal laws make some married same-sex couples ineligible for certain Social Security and veterans' benefits, explains a new report.
June 20, 2014
Trump Signs Order But Drops 'License to Discriminate'
The order instead aims to expand political speech by churches and allow denial of family planning services, both of which are likely to negatively affect LGBT people -- and lays the groundwork for potential further discrimination.
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May 4, 2017