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New Hampshire men can't wear anti-trans gear at their kids' school while their lawsuit proceeds

Two men have sued the Bow School District in an effort to protest transgender athletes.

A Semidefense of Matt Foreman

As a signatory of the "Beyond Same-Sex Marriage" document, Nation editor Richard Kim finds fault with Jamie Kirchick's assessment of the Task Force's outgoing leader.

Strongmen Like Putin Threaten LGBTQ People Across the Globe

Democratic institutions have allowed our movement to advance. We must fight to maintain them, both here and abroad, writes Wayne Besen.

Rashad Robinson on How Everyone Wins When Black People Do

The president of Color of Change talks about going head-to-head with Facebook to put an end to hate propaganda. 

Covington Catholics Banned Gay Valedictorian from Giving Speech

The Diocese of Covington apologized for teen boys in MAGA hats who taunted a Native American elder. But the diocese censored a gay teen in May. 

Milo Yiannopoulos Invited to Provoke Controversy at Cal State Fullerton

Despite concerns of violent protests, the alt-right provocateur may return to another West Coast campus.

Supreme Court refuses to lift ban on Texas university drag show, sparking free speech concerns

Students at the school were planning to host a drag show next week, but the Supreme Court’s decision keeps it in limbo.

Teen Is Victorious in Battle Over 'Lesbian' T-shirt

The administrators at Taylor Victor's high school thought her 'Nobody Knows I'm a Lesbian' shirt was inappropriate. A judge didn't agree.

Identifying a Lawful Rally From a Violent Angry Hate Mob

Universities are being pitted against the First Amendment as racists and homophobes scramble for attention on America's college campuses.

Appeals Court Hears Challenges to Calif. 'Reparative Therapy' Ban

The court will try to resolve conflicting rulings in two cases brought against the ban by conservative groups.

God Hates Censorship

When U.K. officials barred the Reverend Fred Phelps from entering the country, they didn't just give the infamous bigot undue attention, they violated one of the most important principles of freedom.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Calls for Drag, Pronoun Ban at Colleges

She included the bans in a list of recommendations on improving South Dakota colleges and universities.

Germany Considers Huge Fines for Social Media Hate Speech

A proposed law would fine media companies that don't remove offending posts within a strict time frame.

Analysis: The New Morality Scolds

Who, exactly, is entitled to free speech?

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Firing Over Antigay Speech

In its first day back in session, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an appeal of Dixon v. University of Toledo, involving an administrator who was fired for antigay remarks.

Is Supreme Court sympathetic to antigay military recruiters?

In hearing arguments Tuesday in a case that has largely focused on free speech rights, the U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to uphold a law that says colleges receiving federal funds cannot bar recruiters

Judge Allows Right-Wing Student Group to Kick Gay Leader Out

A federal judge ruled the University of Iowa could not de-register a group for denying a leadership post to a gay student.

5 key takeaways from President Joe Biden's farewell speech

Biden warned of the dangers of oligarchy and a new "tech-industrial complex," while urging Americans to stand guard.

What you need to know about the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)

IDAHOBIT is recognized around the world. Here's everything you should know!

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