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West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court

Another court stands in the way of Republican attacks on transgender people.

Right-wing extremists confront transgender people in Florida bathrooms

Imagine needing to go to the bathroom and being confronted by a stranger about why you’re there. That’s how it is for trans people in Florida under the state’s bathroom law.

Elon Musk uses burner accounts on X, doesn’t fact-check: report

Since buying Twitter, the billionaire has acted eratically on his rebranded social media platform.

Uganda's high court upholds key sections of Anti-Homosexuality Act

The controversial law punishes same-sex sexual relations with life imprisonment or death in some cases.

Trans corrections officer in Georgia can continue lawsuit, appeals court rules

Trans man Tyler Copeland says he was subjected to a hostile work environment at Rogers State Prison.

Milwaukee school board, principal sued for allegedly abusing student with gay parents

A new federal lawsuit claims that a public school principal abused and discriminated against a student because of his parents’ sexual orientation.

Meet Will Wooten, the gay lawyer on the team prosecuting Donald Trump in Georgia

Assistant Fulton County District Attorney Will Wooten is responsible for establishing the county’s first LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.

Man who accused Republican Matt Schlapp of sexual assault got paid to drop lawsuit: report

New revelations shine a light on the complexities in Matt Schlapp’s sexual assault lawsuit resolution, including a financial settlement and disputed statements challenging his exoneration claim.

Ron DeSantis and Disney reach settlement in suit over governing control

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approves a settlement over control of Walt Disney World’s governing district, signaling an end to the two-year-long clash between Ron DeSantis and Disney.

Nex Benedict's autopsy report released

The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.

Outrage after Oklahoma prosecutor declines charges in Nex Benedict bullying death

Adocates and community members are outraged that Stephen Kunzweiler, the Tulsa County district attorney, has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the death of the transgender teen.

Lesbian teacher settles federal discrimination lawsuit with Maine district

Michele Figueira had a stellar 20-year career until she reported the alleged behavior of her supervisor and her lesbian friend.

Lesbian lawyer Nicole Berner confirmed as federal appeals court judge

Berner will be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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.

Florida students allowed to talk about sexual orientation, gender identity after 'don't say gay' settlement

A legal settlement established that certain discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity are absolutely permitted in Florida schools.

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Founder of D.C. LGBTQ+ nonprofit Casa Ruby arrested in Maryland after fleeing to El Salvador

The Department of Justice said that Ruby Corado was arrested after unexpectedly returning to the United States.

North Dakota allows doctors to refuse trans health care in the name of 'religious freedom'

A North Dakota court has permitted doctors to refuse to perform gender-affirming surgeries, and allowed employers to refuse to cover all gender-affirming care.

Family planning and fertility services grind to halt in Alabama after devastating ruling

Family planning services in Alabama have been completely upended by an unprecedented and unscientific state Supreme Court ruling.

As Missouri lawmakers continue attacking LGBTQ+ rights, one city is taking a stand against hate

The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 on Monday night to declare the city an LGBTQ+ safe haven.

Alabama Supreme Court endangers IVF access by ruling frozen embryos are people

In a notable union of church and state, the Alabama Supreme Court cited Christian faith as reason to jeopardize access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).