Joe Biden celebrates 200th judicial confirmation paving the way for more LGBTQ+ judges
His administration hopes to set a new record soon.
May 22, 2024
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Russia Reiterates Interest in Prisoner Exchange for Brittney Griner
It comes only a day after Brittney Griner's legal team confirmed that the lesbian Basketball star has been moved to a penal colony.
November 18, 2022
Lawyer Behind Trump's Anti-Trans Policies Confirmed to Federal Appeals Court
Gregory Katsas will serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which often rules on presidential orders.
November 28, 2017
Senate Confirms Notorious Champion of Transphobia as Federal Judge
Stephen Schwartz, yet another of Trump's far-right judicial nominees, gets Senate confirmation.
December 9, 2020
WATCH: Trans Refugee Finally Finds Safety in New Zealand
After months of being rejected for asylum because she had not undergone any gender-confirming surgeries, trans refugee Eliana Rubashkyn says she can finally live as herself in New Zealand.
September 3, 2014
DOJ Files Brief Undermining Protections of Transgender Students
The brief signals that the department, now led by Jeff Sessions, could be changing its stance on the trans-affirming education guidelines issued by the Obama administration.
February 11, 2017
In a First, Senate Confirms Two Gay Federal Judges
Today marks the first time two out federal judges were confirmed on the same day, and the action makes history in other ways too,
June 17, 2014
Dr. Rachel Levine Confirmed to HHS Post, Makes Transgender History
Levine is the first out trans person confirmed by the U.S. Senate to any position and the highest-ranking one ever in the federal government.
March 24, 2021
Gay Couple Wins Right to Marry in Chihuahua
Tony and Tomas first tried to marry April 30.
September 5, 2013
Penn. AG Won't Defend State's Marriage Ban
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said she "cannot ethically defend the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's version of DOMA. I believe it to be wholly unconstitutional."
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July 11, 2013
White House Withdraws Controversial Judicial Nominee Ryan Bounds
His writings on racial, gender, and LGBT issues were out of bounds even for some Republicans.
July 19, 2018
Drag queen featured in anti-trans attack ad against Kamala Harris considers suing Trump campaign
Pattie Gonia says that the Republican former president’s campaign used her likeness without permission.
October 4, 2024
Vatican Censors Photo Exhibit of Gay Couples Kissing in Churches
In case anyone thought the Roman Catholic Church was moving toward tolerance, the pope's office demanded the closure of an exhibit showing photos of gay couples kissing inside churches.
September 30, 2013
Gay asylum seeker Andry Hernández Romero remains in danger, advocates warn
After months in El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, the gay makeup artist has been freed, but not returned to safety.
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July 19, 2025
Marriage Equality in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment
New Mexico becomes the 17th state to enact marriage equality, with a unanimous decision by the state's highest court.
December 19, 2013
Immigration judge dismisses asylum case of gay Venezuelan deported to Salvadoran supermax prison
Hernández Romero had been awaiting an asylum hearing before he was deported without warning in March, his lawyer told The Advocate in April.
May 30, 2025
Forever Mine: Why LGBTQ+ Parents Should Consider Adopting Their Own Children
This National Adoption Month, an attorney for Family Equality highlights a different type of adoption: stepparent, second parent, and confirmatory adoption for LGBTQ+ parents.
November 30, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ Iranian Regime Promises Retaliation Against U.S.
The threat comes after President Donald Trump ordered a drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani.
January 3, 2020
Kamala Harris: I'm Not New to Transgender Causes
The presidential candidate talks to the National Center for Transgender Equality about her long record of support.
October 18, 2019
NBA Superstar Dwight Howard Outed in Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault
Howard admitted he engaged in a threesome with the plaintiff but says it was consensual and posted a video saying, “Whatever I’m doing in my bedroom is my damn business.”
October 31, 2023