Appeals court rules transgender Florida teacher cannot use female pronouns in school
A divided appellate court overturned a ruling that said the restriction violated Katie Wood's First Amendment rights.
July 4, 2025
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Transphobic Bathroom Ban in Florida
The court was divided in a 7-4 vote.Â
January 3, 2023
Opinion: Businesses Strike Back as DeSantis Criticizes Corporations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is "fighting back," but who is the enemy the anti-LGBTQ+ governor is trying to combat?
August 26, 2022
After Exposing Ed Buck, Jasmyne Cannick Takes on the Democratic Party
The lesbian activist has long fought for black justice. Her new battle ups the ante.
January 10, 2019
Trump's Nominees for the Courts Are Horrifying and Dangerous
Several of his nominees, if confirmed, could mean justice denied for LGBT people and other vulnerable groups.
July 28, 2017
Gay California Lawmaker Joins Grindr to Campaign Against Recall
Low posted his Grindr profile on Twitter, urging Californians to vote against recalling LGBTQ+ ally Gov. Gavin Newsom. Â
September 2, 2021
Gavin Newsom Beats Back Recall, Will Remain California Governor
Newsom, an ally of LGBTQ+ people, prevailed easily in the recall election.
September 15, 2021
Jenner's California Governor Bid Is Crashing, According to Poll
Only 6 percent of respondents to a recent poll say they'd vote for the transgender Republican.
May 12, 2021
Many Democrats panic after Biden-Trump debate highlights both candidates’ weaknesses
The hand-wringing has begun, and conversations by some about a replacement on the ticket are being had in public, while others are expressing restraint.
June 28, 2024
Evan Low Keeps LGBTQ Rights a High Priority in California
The Golden State is in some ways the gold standard for LGBTQ progress. Here's one lawmaker's plan to continue it.
January 14, 2019
Antigay Mask Rant Courtesy of Former Fixture of LGBTQ+ San Francisco
A man in a viral video refused to wear a mask and hurled antigay slurs and racially charged statements at others.
August 19, 2020
Gay Candidate Todd Gloria Is First in San Diego Mayoral Primary
Gloria will advance to the general election, when California's second-largest city is likely to elect an out mayor.
March 4, 2020
Ricardo Lara Could Be California's First Out Statewide Official
Lara advances to the general election in the race for insurance commissioner. Plus: results from Iowa, New Jersey, and Alabama.
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June 6, 2018
When Ed Buck Goes on Trial, So Does White Privilege
The fact that this white gay man was allowed to allegedly kill and harm so many Black men, for so long, proves our society is rotten to the core.
July 8, 2021
Op-ed: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
HRC executive director Chad Griffin on the controversial book Forcing the Spring, which documents the fight for marriage equality.
April 23, 2014
10 batsh*t things you should know about Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz
Gaetz's long history of sex crime allegations and misusing taxpayer funds put him right in line with Trump.
November 14, 2024
Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day
There could be many firsts in this year's election.
November 5, 2024
Life after gay marriage
What happens now that gay and lesbian couples can get hitched in San Francisco and Massachusetts? The political backlash has already begun, but the battle for equality may be won in the newlyweds' everyday lives
March 2, 2004
This Gay Man Could Be the Next Mayor of San Diego
Todd Gloria is widely acknowledged as the front-runner in the race to be mayor of California's second-largest city.
December 11, 2019