People in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die during pregnancy
The risk is greatest for Black women in states with bans, who are 3.3 times more likely to die than White women in those same states.
April 25, 2025
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Melissa Etheridge on how 'my queerness protected me' in a music scene unforgiving to women
While it hasn't been easy, being queer has given Melissa Etheridge a unique perspective on the music industry.
March 10, 2024
Women's Sports Will Take in Over $1 Billion in 2024, Report Predicts
This will be the first time women's sports surpasses that mark, says consulting firm Deloitte.
December 5, 2023
House Democrats Introduce Gender-Neutral Laws Bill
The legislation seeks to removed gendered language from the U.S. Code.
July 25, 2023
MacKenzie Scott Donates $1.7 Billion to LGBTQ+, Gender, Racial Equity
The third richest woman in the world is putting her money where her mouth is.
July 29, 2020
Megan Rapinoe Stands Up for Equal Pay and Trans Athletes
Appearing at the White House and before Congress, the out athlete called for gender equity in pay and said women's sports are not "spontaneously combusting" due to trans inclusion.
March 26, 2021
Univ. of California Aims to Become More LGBT-Inclusive
The suggestions from a two-year study of LGBT issues on campus include the creation of a bisexual workgroup, gender-neutral restrooms, and tax equity programs for staff in domestic partnerships.
June 4, 2014
Project 2025 vowed to roll back LGBTQ+ rights. Here's everything Trump has done so far
Donald Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he had "nothing to do" with Project 2025 — but now that he's in office, he's implementing it.
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May 6, 2025
Gavin Newsom cut LGBTQ+ health funding. The CA legislature is set to restore $40 million
Newsom eliminated funds for health programs centered around LGBTQ+ youth, women, and transgender people last month.
June 13, 2025
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
January 13, 2025
Alabama forces universities to implement trans bathroom ban while outlawing DEI
In banning funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Alabama also forced state universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.”
March 21, 2024
WV Gov. Morrisey signs bill closing gender-affirming care 'loophole'
The new law also redefines sex, threatens doctors with the loss of their medical licenses, and allows minors to sue in court.
May 2, 2025
Watch: 'Creepy' conservative influencer mocked for filming in all-gender restroom at Kansas City airport
A far-right media personality with Turning Point USA revealed that the only danger in a public bathroom is a right-wing extremist with a camera.
April 5, 2024
Meta is ending its DEI programs as it eases protections against anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech
Meta's internal announcement comes shortly after leaked training materials revealed that the company instructed moderators to allow posts calling LGBTQ+ people “mentally ill.”
January 10, 2025
LGBT Elders Know There's Only One Side to Charlottesville
Queer seniors have been witness to decades of discrimination, and they know what false equivalence is.
August 18, 2017
Google Refuses Transparency on Gender Pay Gap Amidst Dept. of Labor Accusations
The tech giant has refused for a second year in a row to release data about any inequity in its pay practices.
April 16, 2017
With Equality Act Languishing, Companies Need to Step Up
Since the federal government won't be banning anti-LGBTQ workplace discrimination any time soon, corporations and businesses need to pick up the slack.
June 20, 2019
House Democrats Discuss Trans Rights at Emergency Roundtable
The panel discussed the Republican onslaught of attacks against the transgender community.
July 31, 2023
Buttigieg Endorses Reparations, Ending Electoral College
Those are among several positions newly posted to his campaign website.
May 16, 2019
Federal court rules 'gender ideology' funding ban likely unconstitutional
The decision is limited to the plaintiffs and could be used to further restore funding to transgender research and care.
June 9, 2025