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Lesbian teen cornered by server in bathroom and forced to prove gender files charges

Gerika Mudra, 18, says a Buffalo Wild Wings waiter made her show her breasts to prove she could use the women's restroom.

A trans woman was denied entry into USA Powerlifting events. Now, her lawsuit heads to the MN Supreme Court

JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, filed charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019 after she was denied entry into USAPL women’s competitions.

Minneapolis Police Being Investigated for Years of Racist Malpractice

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights filed a suit today and will dig into nearly a decade of complaints. 

Minnesota Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting's ban on trans women is discrimination

JayCee Cooper, a trans woman banned from women's powerlifting contests, has won her case at the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Trump administration cracks down on Minnesota sports for allowing trans athletes to compete

The Education and Health and Human Services departments say the state government and high school sports authority are violating cis athletes' Title IX protections.

In Settling Bias Case, Wedding Venue to Pay for Couple's Nuptials

A Minnesota hunting club that had refused to host a same-sex wedding will now foot the bill for the festivities.

Notorious School District to Pay Trans Youth $300K to Settle Suit

A young transgender man had sued Minnesota's Anoka-Hennepin School District for discrimination.

Minnesota governor Tim Walz selected as Kamala Harris’s running mate; here’s his LGBTQ+ record

The pair will now embark on a five-day tour of battleground states.

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WATCH: Kluwe Says NFL Has a Double Standard

Punter Chris Kluwe asks why team owners allow athletes charged with crimes to play while blacklisting those, like him, who speak out in support of marriage equality.

Trans Student Sues Minn. School District for 'Degrading Segregation'

The trans boy says he was subjected to "degrading and stigmatizing segregation" by being barred from the boys' locker room.

New study shows that sports help transgender teen's mental health

"If our goal is to improve adolescent mental health for all youth, expanding access to sports makes sense,” says a study coauthor.

Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.

White House Official No on Employment Executive Order

President Barack Obama is unlikely to sign an executive order barring federal contractors from anti-LGBT discrimination "at this time," according to a senior administration official.

Federal Court: Obamacare Protects Trans Health Care Patients

For the first time, a federal court clarified that the Affordable Care Act prohibits discriminating against patients' gender identities.

More Employers Offer Trans Health Plans

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more companies offer transgender employees health coverage.

Post-SCOTUS Ruling, We Must Still Fight for LGBTQ Title IX Protections

On Title IX Day, don't forget about the trans students Betsy DeVos is taking aim at.

Hate’s New Strategy: Call Trans Kindergartners Sexual Predators

The Alliance Defending Freedom is sinking to new lows, writes Alex Morash of the National LGBTQ Task Force.