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Justice Dept. pulls 'nonessential' funds from Maine prison system over trans inmate housed with women

Attorney General Pam Bondi made the announcement on Fox & Friends.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills doubles down on defying Trump’s attacks on trans rights after court victory

She has beaten the president in court already. She plans to do it as often as necessary.

U.S. Embassy Trolls Russian Paper by Editing Faked Letter

After a Russian newspaper published a fake letter meant to discredit LGBT activists, the U.S. Embassy exposed the forgery in the most amazing way.

Trump admin lawsuit against California seeks end to trans-inclusive sports policy

The lawsuit comes after California officials said they would not comply with the administration's demands.

Supreme Court restores voting privileges of censured anti-trans Maine Republican lawmaker

Rep. Laurel Libby can speak and vote in the Maine House while her lawsuit proceeds.

Military Wife Has Focus on What Obama Will Do Next

Ashley Broadway was originally told that because she lacks a valid military ID, which are granted only to wives recognized by the military, that she couldn't join the officers' spouses club.

NYC Halts Solitary Confinement After Trans Inmate Layleen Polanco Dies

The city will also discipline officers who failed to check on Polanco, who died of a seizure while in custody last year.

'Friday Night Lights' Producer Apologizes for Anti-Jenner Post

After sharing a transphobic meme in regard to Caitlyn Jenner's Courage Award, producer-director Peter Berg has issued a statement of respect for her and support for trans equality.

Gay Bush Appointee Loses Appeal for Fair Treatment

Richard Grenell was appointed spokesperson for the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by President Bush more than seven years ago and became the longest-serving public servant to hold that post. But when it came to having his partner of six years listed alongside the spouses of other U.N. diplomats, his dedication to the job didn't carry much weight with the State Department.

Vermont Will Become 8th State to Green-Light Gender-Neutral IDs

Republican Gov. Phil Scott added that the new ID policy "is consistent with our Vermont values of inclusion and acceptance."

The media and Democrats address Trump with a tired checklist when the moment calls for a full-on body check

The CEO of Media Matters on missteps by the media and Democrats, and how America is becoming inured to the danger of Trump’s constant chaos.

READ: Atty. General's Speech on Extension of Federal Rights

Eric Holder, speaking in New York, lays out the changes to come.

A Final Request

A Passionate Plea for — and Against — Police at Pride

Two important New York voices on whether cops belong in our celebration.

Striking Back Over Allegations of Investigative Negligence

Defending my decision to name Larry Frost one of the unidentified victims of the 1973 UpStairs Lounge fire, the largest mass killing of gay people prior to the Pulse massacre.

Here are the 31 transgender Americans lost to violence in 2024

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

Rea Carey on Raucous Creating Change Protest

The Task Force's executive director says she is 'saddened and disappointed' by the heated protest that shut down a scheduled reception for an LGBT Israeli group at Creating Change 2016.