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Texas Federal Judge: Companies Not Required to Cover PrEP

The judge says that although PrEP prevents HIV regardless of one’s sexual orientation, because gay people use it, it violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

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Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for trans kids sparks nationwide outrage

The Supreme Court dealt trans kids and their families a "devastating blow” by upholding states’ rights to ban gender-affirming care, advocates say.

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Disney and equalpride, The Advocate’s Parent Company, Announce Content Deal

equalpride is one of four diverse-owned media companies partnering with Disney on the initiative.

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New Year Brings New Unions in N.H.

New Hampshire is becoming the fourth state to legalize civil unions, and about 20 couples have decided to be the first to take advantage of the new law with a late-night ceremony on the statehouse steps in Concord Monday night. Jennifer Major of Gilmanton, who helped organize the group ceremony, said festivities would begin at about 11 p.m. Monday with poetry readings and live music. The civil unions can take place once the law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Major and her partner, Kelley Morris, planned to be among the couples saying ''I do.''

Cox Communications employees walk and wave to crowd LGBTQIA pride parade 2023 Atlanta GA

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More companies than ever have this DEI practice, despite anti-LGBTQ+ push

The number of businesses participating in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is only growing, according to the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, even as conservatives pressure corporations to stop.

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Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Colorado’s ban on harmful ‘conversion therapy’

“We were told by pastors and Focus on the Family that we had to fix him. Instead, we taught him to hate himself. And when a child is dead, you don’t ever get to repair that,” Linda Robertson said of her late son.

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Texas Federal Judge: Companies Not Required to Cover PrEP

The judge says that although PrEP prevents HIV regardless of one’s sexual orientation, because gay people use it, it violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Sarah McBride wins Delaware U.S. House seat, becoming the first out trans member of Congress

Democrat Sarah McBride has beaten Republican John Whalen for Delaware's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history.

Veteran Activist William B. Kelley Dead at 72

The Chicago resident worked for LGBT rights for 50 years, making an impact on the state, local, and national levels.

Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for trans kids sparks nationwide outrage

The Supreme Court dealt trans kids and their families a "devastating blow” by upholding states’ rights to ban gender-affirming care, advocates say.

Twin Cities Pride May Press Fight Against Antigay Messages

Texas PrEP Case Name Changed Because of Negative Press

Jonathan Mitchell, the Texas attorney challenging PrEP access, said the named plaintiff is being threatened and bullied.

White Castle Carls Jr Fast Food Companies Run By Right Wingers

Major companies are ending DEI programs. Here's how an LGBTQ+ group is taking them to task

Molson Coors, Tractor Supply, and others have all cowered to the far-right. The Human Rights Campaign isn't having it. Here's what they are doing.

New Year Brings New Unions in N.H.

Speaker Mike Johnson quietly enacts ‘cruel’ anti-transgender bathroom ban in U.S. House of Representatives

The announcement was tucked away in the Congressional Record.

Future gay leaders

Today's young gay leaders represent the largest cultural shift in a generation. Here are some high achievers who aren't hung up on their sexuality and are determined to make a difference

Politician Says Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks Are Due to 'Perverse Lifestyle'

Montana state Sen. Theresa Manzella said such attacks are "normal consequences" of the "choices" made by LGBTQ+ people -- such as holding hands with partners in public.

Jim Obergefell reflects on 9th anniversary of Supreme Court marriage equality ruling

The legendary civil rights activist will attend a White House Pride celebration on the day of the anniversary.

More companies than ever have this DEI practice, despite anti-LGBTQ+ push

The number of businesses participating in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is only growing, according to the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, even as conservatives pressure corporations to stop.

Who Is Laphonza Butler, California's New, History-Making U.S. Senator?

Butler, a Black lesbian, has a long record of history-making activism.

Supreme Court rules in Planned Parenthood Medicaid case

The case challenged South Carolina’s attempt to exclude Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program.

Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Colorado’s ban on harmful ‘conversion therapy’

“We were told by pastors and Focus on the Family that we had to fix him. Instead, we taught him to hate himself. And when a child is dead, you don’t ever get to repair that,” Linda Robertson said of her late son.

BREAKING: U.S. House passes defense spending bill with anti-trans provision

The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would deny insurance coverage for gender-affirming care for trans children of service members.

Banner Announces 10K New Signers to Critique of N.Y. Times' Trans Coverage

More than 10,000 people from all 50 states have joined a GLAAD-led coalition calling on the Times to do better.

Henry Berg-Brousseau, Transgender Rights Activist, Has Died at 24

After advocating for years as a teenager, Berg-Brousseau currently worked at the Human Rights Campaign as deputy press secretary.

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The judge says that although PrEP prevents HIV regardless of one’s sexual orientation, because gay people use it, it violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Democrat Sarah McBride has beaten Republican John Whalen for Delaware's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history.

The Chicago resident worked for LGBT rights for 50 years, making an impact on the state, local, and national levels.

The Supreme Court dealt trans kids and their families a "devastating blow” by upholding states’ rights to ban gender-affirming care, advocates say.

Jonathan Mitchell, the Texas attorney challenging PrEP access, said the named plaintiff is being threatened and bullied.

equalpride is one of four diverse-owned media companies partnering with Disney on the initiative.

Molson Coors, Tractor Supply, and others have all cowered to the far-right. The Human Rights Campaign isn't having it. Here's what they are doing.

The announcement was tucked away in the Congressional Record.

Today's young gay leaders represent the largest cultural shift in a generation. Here are some high achievers who aren't hung up on their sexuality and are determined to make a difference

Montana state Sen. Theresa Manzella said such attacks are "normal consequences" of the "choices" made by LGBTQ+ people -- such as holding hands with partners in public.

The legendary civil rights activist will attend a White House Pride celebration on the day of the anniversary.

The number of businesses participating in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is only growing, according to the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, even as conservatives pressure corporations to stop.

Butler, a Black lesbian, has a long record of history-making activism.

The case challenged South Carolina’s attempt to exclude Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program.

“We were told by pastors and Focus on the Family that we had to fix him. Instead, we taught him to hate himself. And when a child is dead, you don’t ever get to repair that,” Linda Robertson said of her late son.

The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would deny insurance coverage for gender-affirming care for trans children of service members.

More than 10,000 people from all 50 states have joined a GLAAD-led coalition calling on the Times to do better.

After advocating for years as a teenager, Berg-Brousseau currently worked at the Human Rights Campaign as deputy press secretary.