House Democrats Introduce Gender-Neutral Laws Bill
The legislation seeks to removed gendered language from the U.S. Code.
July 25, 2023
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Joe Biden declares that Equal Rights Amendment is ‘law of the land’ in new announcement
The outgoing president announced that he believes the 28th Amendment to the Constitution guides American law.
January 17, 2025
Veteran Sues Defense Department Over Daughter's Gender-Affirming Care
As the department's insurance covers gender-affirming surgeries for service members but not dependents, the family claims it violates the Constitution's equal protection clause.
November 22, 2022
What to expect in this week’s landmark gender-affirming care U.S. Supreme Court case
The case U.S. v. Skrmetti is about the Equal Protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The decision will shape gender-affirming care in America.
December 2, 2024
Iowa bans Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for adults
The law prevents Medicaid from paying for hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries for trans people, but not for cis people.
June 12, 2025
Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?
As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.
August 27, 2024
The ERA Is Queer and We’re Here For It!
The Equal Rights Amendment is about equality for women, but also nonbinary, trans, and gay and bi people.
February 23, 2019
Why Passing the ERA Is as Critical to LGBTQ+ Folks as the Equality Act
Fifty years ago today, Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, which could help shore up rights for queer people along with current legislation.
March 22, 2022
Marriage Equality Rejected by Thailand's Constitutional Court
The ruling has outraged activists, but the court did say that legislators should take action to guarantee equal rights.
November 18, 2021
The ERA Is Queer, and It's in Joe Biden's 'Agenda For Women'
The ERA isn't just a thing of the past as in the series Mrs. America. It's front and center -- and queer-inclusive.
August 7, 2020
Age-Old Fearmongering Lives On in Texas
The repeal of Houston’s anti-discrimination law hinged on familiar fear-mongering ('protect the children') and an age-old fanaticism: misogyny.
January 7, 2016
Democratic congressmen: Federal personnel office can't discriminate against trans Americans
U.S. Reps. Mark Takano, Jamie Raskin, and Gerry Connolly sent a strongly worded letter to the Office of Personnel Management, saying that implementing Trump's "two sexes" executive order would violate the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent.
February 5, 2025
Thailand's New Constitution to Recognize "Third Gender"
Thailand, known worldwide for its vibrant trans culture, has still struggled to legally protect its trans citizens -- but a new constitution may be the first step towards change.
January 17, 2015
Missouri Marriage Ban Struck Down Again
For the second time this week, Missouri's ban on same-sex marriage has been ruled unconstitutional -- this time by a federal judge.
November 7, 2014
Proposed Amendment Would Officially End Prop. 8
Despite being overturned, the proposition’s hateful language remains in the California Constitution.
February 16, 2023
The Path to LGBTQ Equality Is Through the Constitution
Congress, presidents, and judges won't save us, writes GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis. But a 230-year-old document might.
April 22, 2019
How to Stop the LGBT Rights Backslide
Amending the constitution is the only way to safeguard our lives.
June 27, 2018
The ERA Is Queer and It Always Has Been
It's been a year since Virginia became the final state needed to ratify the ERA, and trans politician Danica Roem was a key factor.
January 27, 2021
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
Supreme Court rules states can ban gender-affirming care for youth in U.S. v. Skrmetti
The case challenged a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for trans youth in the state.
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June 18, 2025
Right-Wingers Want Constitution to Ban Trans People
They also admit they are in a 'war ... with the LGBT community.'
December 11, 2014