How 'SVU' led Mariska Hargitay to stand up for sexual assault survivors
"I stay motivated because an extraordinary amount of work remains to be done," Hargitay says.
June 20, 2024
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What's the Story Behind the ‘Transgender Tragedy’ on 'Law & Order: SVU'?
The latest 'ripped from the headlines' storyline on tonight's NBC's Law & Order: SVU is a tale of bullying that the show's producers say they hope 'inspire conversations.'
September 30, 2015
Trump executive order targets law firm challenging anti-trans policies
Critics contend Trump's latest executive order targeting Jenner & Block is an attack on the legal profession and the principles of a free society.
March 26, 2025
Dan Choi Fined $100 For 2010 White House DADT Protest
The former Army Leiutenant was convicted of failing to obey a lawful order, and ordered to pay a $100 fine.
March 28, 2013
Indigenous Tribe Passes Hate Crime Law Protecting LGBTQ People
"It was a long time coming," said Marlow Medicine Crow Jr., who is on the Crow Creek Tribe Law and Order Committee.
November 9, 2019
Judge Refuses to Block Hawaii Marriage Equality
Circuit Court Judge Karl Sakamoto today declined to issue a restraining order to keep the state's new law from going into effect.
November 14, 2013
'When We Rise' Part Two: When Riots Are the Only Answer
Creator Dustin Lance Black discusses the show's second installment, which depicts how LGBT people respond when law and order fails them.
March 1, 2017
Trump’s first executive orders could have devastating effects on transgender Americans
Gender-nonconforming people could be kicked out of accommodations and be barred from international travel.
January 20, 2025
Judge finds anti-trans Republican Florida Congressman Cory Mills to be a danger to women
A judge ruled that Rep. Cory Mills, who has said “we must stop the left’s attack on women,” poses a risk to his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States.
October 15, 2025
Donald Trump to target transgender rights & diversity with dozens of ‘Day One’ executive orders
Among his first actions will be attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what he may have planned.
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January 20, 2025
Chris Diamantopoulos on Top
After nearly a decade of guest stints -- from Law & Order to Eli Stone -- Chris Diamantopoulos has landed the plum role of Debra Messing's best and gay friend, Rodney, in the new USA series The Starter Wife. For those of you expecting another Will-Grace pairing, you might be surprised to see what this hunk has up his sleeve.
October 24, 2008
Trump revokes LBJ-era civil rights protections in federal government contracting
The rules were in place to protect Americans from discrimination for nearly 60 years.
January 22, 2025
Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event
The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.
July 28, 2023
Lesbian Rep. Becca Balint & ally Sen. Jeff Merkley file bill to nullify Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders
The No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act targets the trans military ban, the "two sexes" order, and more.
June 7, 2025
Prior 2021 Arrest of Club Q Gunman Spotlights Red Flag Laws
Five people were killed when a gunman opened fired at the club in Colorado Springs, Colo.
November 28, 2022
Kansas Judge Blocks Changes to Gender on Driver’s Licenses
The state’s Republican AG had sued the Democratic Governor, saying the practice violated new state law.
July 11, 2023
ACLU Blasts Montana's Delay on Trans Birth Certificate Order
A judge has blocked a law that would have made it harder for trans residents to change the gender on their birth certificates, but the state still hasn't changed the process.
May 23, 2022
Trump Covertly Dismantles Obama-Era LGBT Protections
Trump just made it easier for federal contractors to discriminate about LGBT people.
March 29, 2017
What to know about executive orders as Trump prepares to take office
What are executive orders — and how do presidents use them? Here’s what to know about them and the scope of their power.
January 16, 2025