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‘I violate every policy’: Police LGBTQ+ liaison officer in Kentucky under fire amid civil rights lawsuits

Police leaders tapped Ullrich as one of the department’s LGBTQ+ liaisons in 2023, despite multiple allegations of civil rights violations against him already on file in federal court.

Spokane City Council passes measure protecting LGBTQ+ rights and gender-affirming care

The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to pass gender-affirming care protections while rejecting proposed anti-trans amendments.

Philly Sheriff's LGBTQ Liaison Dies by Suicide

Dante Austin, the first person to hold the job, is being remembered as a tireless advocate.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Members of New State LGBTQ+ Commission

Designed to represent a diverse community, the commission will advise Whitmer on a variety of issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

Missouri Gay Bar Target of Possible Hate Crime After Pellet Gun Shooting

Local police are working with the FBI on the investigation.

D.C. police investigate suspected hate crime at bar for queer & trans people of color during WorldPride

As the city ramps up for the world's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, somebody broke in and vandalized Saints and Sinners, a QTBIPOC space.

Gay Indian-American Gets Key Personnel Post in Biden Admininistration

Gautam Raghavan, a veteran of the Obama administration, will be deputy director of the Office of Presidential Personnel.

Gay Indian-American to Become Top LGBTQ+ White House Staffer

Gautam Raghavan is moving up to director of the Office of Presidential Personnel.

Meet the Lesbian About to Become Tampa's First Out Mayor

Jane Castor, previously Tampa's first female police chief, heads into an election with a double-digit lead in the polls.

Comcast LGBTQ Liaison Blows Whistle on Alleged Discriminatory Culture

Klayton Fennell said he was told at various points he was too "flamboyant" and "high-pitched" to advance in position or pay.

Deja Lynn Alvarez Seeks to Become First Trans Latina State Lawmaker

"I decided that we needed a voice," says Alvarez, running for Pennsylvania House in the 182nd District.

Swastika Painted on Atlanta’s Iconic Rainbow Crosswalk

It's not the first time the crosswalk has been defaced.

Cop Says He Was Discriminated Against After Coming Out at Teen Event

A Louisville, Ky., police officer was allegedly told it was "inappropriate" to come out during a youth event and accused of leering at boys.

Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism kicks off Global Black Pride celebration in Atlanta

The organizers said they would not be deterred from other celebrations.

14 notorious Republican sex scandals

A recent scandal involving a Democratic Senate aide has right-wingers pointing fingers, but there are plenty of conservatives with salacious histories.

N.J. Transgender Detective Makes State Law Enforcement History

I wasn’t the guy that grew up wanting to be a cop,” he said. “My family didn’t have cops in the family. I’m the first law enforcement officer in my family.”

Biden-Harris Transition Team Includes Trans Veteran, LGBTQ+ Notables

The out experts on the military, law, and other areas will review federal agencies as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris prepare to take office.

This Trans Woman Now Leads D.C.'s Police LGBT Liason Unit

Trans advocates are cheering the appointment of Sgt. Jessica Hawkins, but say that she will still face an uphill battle to build trust with D.C.'s trans communities and law enforcement.

Gay man's face 'peeled off' in knife attack, police won't charge his confessed attacker

Former Uber driver Arnold Lawton admits to slashing Rene Alvarez last year. Here's why prosecutors won't file criminal or hate-crime charges.

'Star Trek: Picard' Introduces a Queer Romance With a Fan Favorite

Fans rejoiced that a long-running character is "canonically bisexual."

Far-right Thwarted by Drag Queen Story Hour Supporters With Umbrellas

Members of the group Parasol Patrol successfully blocked extremists at drag queen events across the national capital region.