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Texas city votes to overturn LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections

Arlington, Texas has removed “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from its antidiscrimination protections.

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Texas city will vote on overturning LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections next month

Arlington could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections next month.

Politics

Texas city cancels 2026 Pride after local council rescinds LGBTQ+ protections

Arlington Pride has suspended its 2026 events after the City Council revoked antidiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

World

No on 8 Continues to Fight in Final Hours

Polls in California have been open for more than six hours, and in areas of the state with dense LGBT populations, voters are reportedly waiting three hours in line, and their wait is getting longer. Around the state more than 3,200 No on 8 volunteers have been dispatched to spread the word and make sure Prop. 8, which would ban same-sex marriage, doesn't pass.

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Texas city votes to overturn LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections

Arlington, Texas has removed “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from its antidiscrimination protections.

Texas city will vote on overturning LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections next month

Arlington could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections next month.

Texas city cancels 2026 Pride after local council rescinds LGBTQ+ protections

Arlington Pride has suspended its 2026 events after the City Council revoked antidiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Felony Possible in Beating Caught on Tape in Ohio

Massachusetts Advances Transgender Accommodations Bill

The Senate passed the measure by a wide margin, sending it to the House, where it has much support. But will Gov. Charlie Baker sign it?

View to Washington: Blue Dogs

Conservative "Blue Dog" Democrats have undercut progressive Dems on health care reform, but how are they affecting the push for LGBT equality?

No on 8 Continues to Fight in Final Hours

Repentance Sojourners Agrees to Run Gay Themed Ad

A Lesbian Is the Democratic Nominee for Texas Governor

Lupe Valdez's win in the Democratic primary runoff was one of several significant LGBT victories Tuesday.

Debra Messing to Ivanka Trump: 'It's Time to Do Something'

The Will & Grace star delivered an impassioned call to action at the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. See her speech and the list of winners from the evening.

The Many LGBTQ+ Golden Globes Nods Unfortunately Include James Corden

The only actor nominated from The Prom was a head-scratcher. But there was much more representation to celebrate.

Kansas Governor Signs Anti-LGBT Adoption Bill Into Law

The measure allows faith-based agencies, even those using taxpayer funds, to turn away prospective parents who offend their religious beliefs.

Biden's SOTU Comments on Trans Youth: Meaningful or Meaningless?

Social media was split on the comments the president made.

When the First Friend Goes

Matthew Perry’s death is a reminder of when the first in our tribes passes away, and the fragility of our friendships and mortalities.

NY Leaders Question Endorsement Pace

You Just Finished 'It's a Sin.' Here's What to Watch Next.

HIV has shaken the world for 40 years; it's also produced some incredible art.

Op-ed: Emmys Take One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

The Emmys were plenty gay, but not much else.

Schitt's Creek, Killing Eve, Dead to Me Among LGBTQ+ Emmy Nominations

And the nominees are...

YOU PICK: Who Is the Grandest Marshal of Them All?

Instead of one for each city, what if there was just one Grand Marshal for all of Pride? Vote now for your favorite. VOTING WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF JUNE.

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Arlington, Texas has removed “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from its antidiscrimination protections.

Arlington could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections next month.

Arlington Pride has suspended its 2026 events after the City Council revoked antidiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

The Senate passed the measure by a wide margin, sending it to the House, where it has much support. But will Gov. Charlie Baker sign it?

Conservative "Blue Dog" Democrats have undercut progressive Dems on health care reform, but how are they affecting the push for LGBT equality?

Lupe Valdez's win in the Democratic primary runoff was one of several significant LGBT victories Tuesday.

The Will & Grace star delivered an impassioned call to action at the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. See her speech and the list of winners from the evening.

The only actor nominated from The Prom was a head-scratcher. But there was much more representation to celebrate.

The measure allows faith-based agencies, even those using taxpayer funds, to turn away prospective parents who offend their religious beliefs.

Social media was split on the comments the president made.

Matthew Perry’s death is a reminder of when the first in our tribes passes away, and the fragility of our friendships and mortalities.

HIV has shaken the world for 40 years; it's also produced some incredible art.

The Emmys were plenty gay, but not much else.

And the nominees are...

Instead of one for each city, what if there was just one Grand Marshal for all of Pride? Vote now for your favorite. VOTING WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF JUNE.