Olympia becomes Washington's first sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ people
The Olympia city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to declare the state capital a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community.
January 31, 2025
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Discover the LGBTQ+ paradise of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Soak in the sun, culture, and LGBTQ+ celebrations at the Sheraton Puerto Rico & Casino.
November 29, 2024
When laws fail to protect trans people, harmful medicalized norms creep in
"Medical intervention for trans people, like all others, should be undertaken based on individual informed consent," writes Kyle Knight, co-interim director of Human Rights Watch's LGBT Rights Program.
May 15, 2024
Pride Attendees in Namibia Call for Legal Protections
Hundreds of peaceful protesters marched through the streets of Windhoek demanding the government protect LGBT rights.
August 1, 2017
Despite legal protections, gay life in South African township is difficult
At an informal,
unlicensed bar at a house in a remote corner of Soweto,
South Africa, men and women sip lukewarm beer, mingle,
flirt, and sometimes dance to driving and monotonous
Kwaito rhythms. The bar is one of the places where
young black gays don't have to hide who they are,
where they can talk openly and find companionship and a safe
haven in an often hostile township.
November 6, 2006
Fearless + Fighting Back: Lambda Legal’s plan to protect LGBTQ+ and HIV rights
"Fueled by the fearless spirit of our queer and trans pioneers who lived their truth well before the Stonewall riots, our champions against heartless AIDS bigotry, and our courageous grassroots leaders, we are fearless in the face of this new wave of hatred," writes Kevin Jennings and Jenny Pizer of Lambda Legal.
February 4, 2025
LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll
The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.
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July 21, 2015
How Confusing Laws Are Hitting Our Bank Accounts
Family planning and anxieties about legal protections are having a significant effect on our bank accounts.
November 14, 2014
Op-ed: Helping Families from Mississippi to Alabama
Southern states have the highest proportion of LGBT couples with families, but the fewest legal protections in the country.
June 11, 2014
University of Nebraska Hires Homophobic Former Football Coach
Ron Brown has a history of opposing legal protections for LGBT people and working with homophobic institutions.
July 19, 2018
Georgia Senate Approves 'License to Discriminate'
In a vote of 38-14, the Georgia Senate has approved the so-called Pastor Protection Act, which legally protects individuals and faith-based organizations that oppose marriage equality.Â
February 19, 2016
Why Does the World Disregard LGBT People in Latin America?
Legal protections are better in the region than in Africa or Asia, but the lived reality is frightening -- and international advocates are looking away.
February 27, 2018
Pervasive Abuse of LGBTQ+ People and Those With HIV in Justice System: Report
"Protected and Served? 2022," from Lambda Legal in partnership with Black and Pink National, details "widespread harm," the organizations say.
April 22, 2023
WATCH: More Hoosiers Support LGBT Protections
A new poll shows a majority of Hoosiers are in favor of legal protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
November 7, 2015
Czech parliament approves rights for gay couples
Lawmakers in the Czech parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill to grant some legal rights and protections to gay and lesbian couples.
January 26, 2006
Southern Baptists Vote on Trans Existence
The Southern Baptist Convention has adopted a resolution urging lawmakers to oppose legal protections for trans individuals and reinforcing biblical concepts of womanly subservience.
June 12, 2014
What can trans people do about Trump’s executive orders? Be plaintiffs, says Lambda Legal
In order to protect trans rights, Lambda Legal’s CEO, Kevin Jennings, says it needs people who are harmed to step forward to sue.
February 5, 2025
Idaho's Republican Former Gov. Supports LGBT Rights
The 86-year-old Phil Batt surprised many, including organizers of the event where he made the statement, by talking about why gays deserve legal protections.
November 4, 2013
Thailand's New Constitution to Recognize "Third Gender"
Thailand, known worldwide for its vibrant trans culture, has still struggled to legally protect its trans citizens -- but a new constitution may be the first step towards change.
January 17, 2015
Nepal must not move backwards on trans rights
A trans woman leading Nepal's premier LGBTQ+ organization voices concern over the slow backslide in trans rights despite historic victories for gender identity recognition and legal protection.
February 16, 2024
Landmark Employment Ruling Protects Against Anti Transgender Discrimination
In a decision described by one legal expert as "game-changing," the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled that existing federal law protects transgender individuals from sex discrimination on the basis of their gender identity.
April 24, 2012