Jussie Smollett’s homophobic hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.
November 21, 2024
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A mom complained about a trans girl using the locker room. Hundreds turned out to support the girl
Hundreds attended a Deerfield school board meeting to support a trans student after the Department of Education launched an investigation into her locker room use.
April 11, 2025
Trans National Guard member sues Trump admin over bathroom ban
LeAnne Withrow of the Illinois National Guard says the policy has forced her to dehydrate herself at work.
November 20, 2025
These 19 states won't ban marriage equality if Obergefell is overturned
Here are the 19 states where same-sex couples could still get married if Obergefell is overturned.
September 10, 2025
Federal Judge Grants Benefits to Lesbian Widow
A same-sex marriage in Canada was upheld as valid in Illinois.
July 31, 2013
Indiana Must Recognize Another Lesbian Couple's Marriage
The state agreed to recognize the marriage of a terminally ill woman and her wife; it has already recognized the union of two women in a similar situation.
September 12, 2014
Trump Hopes for a Chance to Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court
Or Anthony Kennedy, sources say, as both LGBT-supportive jurists are in their 80s.
January 3, 2017
Black Trans Woman Sues Circle K for Discrimination, Harassment
Judi Brown says she was subjected to transphobic and racial harassment at a Circle K store in Illinois.
August 23, 2019
Marco Rubio Vows to Roll Back Trans Protections
The Republican candidate for president also promises to nominate justices to the Supreme Court who oppose marriage equality.
December 7, 2015
Alabama Wants License to Discriminate in Adoption
The measure would let faith-based agencies, even those that receive public funds, turn away same-sex couples or others who offend the agency's religious beliefs.
March 25, 2015
Federal Judge Refuses to Block Illinois School's Trans-Inclusive Policy
No harm has come to anyone by allowing trans students access to facilities appropriate for their gender identity, the judge rules.
January 3, 2018
Right Wing Wants Judge Booted from Marriage Case Because She Is a Lesbian
Antigay activists are once again claiming that a gay judge is incapable of ruling in a case about same-sex marriage.
July 24, 2012
The road to Obergefell: Looking back on a decade of marriage equality
Ten years ago, the Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land. Here’s a look at what led up to that landmark decision.
June 13, 2025
Senate Committee Sets Date for ENDA Vote
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has scheduled a vote on the antidiscrimination bill 14 days after the Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage.
July 2, 2013
GOPers Urge High Court to Uphold Anti-LGBTQ Bias; Dems Beg to Differ
State attorneys general differ according to party in briefs filed in the employment discrimination cases to be heard by the Supreme Court.
August 28, 2019
Mombian: 2013 a Year of Progress for LGBT Parents, Families
Blogger Dana Rudolph summarizes the highs and lows of the last year for LGBT parents and families.
December 27, 2013