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Batman Book Author Scolded for Saying 'Gay' in Georgia School District

Marc Tyler Nobleman was admonished for telling students the co-creator of Batman had a gay son.

Alabama Families Continue to Appeal to Block Transgender Care Ban

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled the ban can go into effect. The families want a rehearing by the full court.

Judge Won't Block Florida's Restrictions on Care for Trans Adults

The same judge has blocked restrictions affecting trans youth.

Brandon Wolf, Pulse Survivor and Advocate, Joins Human Rights Campaign From Equality Florida

The activist and author will serve as national press secretary for the organization.

Mississippi Poised to Elect First Gay Legislator Ever

Fabian Nelson won the Democratic primary for his Mississippi House district and has no opposition in the general election.

Here's Why LGBTQ+ Groups Are Calling Out the GOP Debate Moderators

The organizations note that any discussion of LGBTQ+ issues was negative and targeted trans youth.

Appeals Court Lets Alabama Enforce Trans Care Ban, Cites Anti-Abortion Ruling

The assertion provides further evidence that all bodily autonomy rights are under attack.

Judge Blocks Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Another court has stepped in to block Republican efforts to take away essential health care from transgender people.

80% of LGBTQ+ People Feel Less Safe Due to Gender-Affirming Care Bans

The laws are aimed primarily at trans youth, but they're negatively affecting all LGBTQ+ Americans, a new study finds.

ACLU Calls for Federal Probe of Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions in Texas Schools

These actions violated federal antidiscrimination law, the ACLU of Texas says.

Beyoncé’s Charity Supports Human Rights Campaign’s Vegas Equality Ball

The celebration of Black and Brown queer culture will feature various artists and performers.

​Rep. Zoe Lofgren of January 6 Committee on Donald Trump’s Indictment​

Had it not been for the work of Lofgren and the committee, would we ever have seen this day come?

Louisiana Republicans Overturn Veto on Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Gov. Edwards sustained his veto of two other anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

House Republicans Attack LGBTQ+ Community Through Spending Bills

They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.

The Best Response to SCOTUS Decisions? Vote.

"The answer to 303 Creative is to get the 240+ million eligible voters in this country to the ballot box."

The Right Is Using the Anti-Abortion Dobbs Ruling to Attack Trans Care. Will It Work?

After an appeals court cites the Dobbs ruling in upholding a trans care ban, there's cause for concern — but not panic, LGBTQ+ activists say.

Puerto Rican Afro-Latina Trans Woman Chanell Perez Ortiz Fatally Shot

She was found along a road behind a university campus.

Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban Stands for Now, Judge Rules

A federal judge is allowing the state more time to prepare its defense.

Parents of Trans Kids Seek to Block Georgia Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

They want an emergency order to prevent it from going into effect.

MSNBC's 'Defending Pride' Special Gives LGBTQ+ Voices a Platform

MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart talks to notable queer people about the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.