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Supreme Court will rule on allowing parents to ban students from LGBTQ+ lessons

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could allow guardians to prohibit students from hearing lessons or using books involving LGBTQ+ identities.

SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school’s transgender support plans in DC suburbs

It’s the latest in a series of cases where the high court has dodged the issue of transgender rights at school – often leaving in place lower court rulings that sided with trans students.

Gay Jewish Lawmaker's Apartment Targeted With Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Maryland Delegate Joe Vogel’s vandalized residence reflects a grim ripple effect as experts warn of escalating inter-community conflicts with the ongoing Middle East turmoil.

Maryland Parents Can’t Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ-Related Lessons: Judge

The group of parents are upset that their kids would be exposed to diverse authors and viewpoints in their English classes.

Penn. County Prepares to Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Officials in Montgomery County say they are ready to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, despite the state's ban.

Pennsylvania Issues First Same-Sex Marriage License

Despite the fact that same-sex marriage is banned in Pennsylvania, Montgomery County has begun issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Anti-Abortion Group Protests Penn. Same-Sex Marriages

The right-wing group wants the register of wills in Montgomery County to be arrested for issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples despite a law prohibiting such unions in Pennsylvania.

New Information in Murder of Maryland Trans Woman

Montgomery County police have apprehended a man in connection with the recent murder of Zella Ziona, a black trans woman, who reports say knew her alleged killer.

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Meet Kim Davis's Pennsylvania Counterpart

Sharon Thomas says that if she's elected Montgomery County register of wills, she won't issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples — but she will let employees do so.

Last Pa. County Comes Full-Circle to Issue Marriage Licenses

The register of deeds in Montgomery County, Pa., who had been under a court order to refrain from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, is once again allowed to issue licenses to all adult couples who request them.

U.S. Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Against Trans-Supportive School Policy

The parents who sued in Maryland haven't shown that their children are being harmed by the policy, a judge wrote.

Maryland Parents Ask Judge to Allow Students to Avoid LGBTQ+ Books

The parents say that if their children have to read books about or by LGBTQ+ people, that would violate their rights to religious freedom.

Montana Transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s Girlfriend Foils SWATting Attempt

Somebody sent local police a message claiming Erin Reed was being held hostage.

Zooey Zephyr, Transgender Montana Lawmaker, Is Engaged to Her Girlfriend

The trans power couple is bringing a lot of people joy online and making right-wingers seethe.

Maryland Police Chief Refutes Trans Rape Rumors

Maryland's Baltimore County is currently weighing discrimination protections for transgender residents, but opponents are spreading rumors about cross-dressing men raping women in a nearby county that enacted similar protections.

Gay Trust Fund Heir’s Body Found, Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Murder

Rashid Young, 22, had gone missing in 2019. His ex is accused of stabbing Young to death and then draining his bank account.

Outrage After Same-Sex Couple Denied Marriage License in N.Y.

Two men were forced to travel to another jurisdiction after a clerk refused to grant them a marriage license because of her religious objections.

'Southern Rites': A Reminder of the Parallels of Prejudice

A new documentary about racial tensions in rural Georgia reminds us what all types of bigotry have in common.

Complaint Filed: DJ Won't Spin Tunes for Gays

The owner of the business claims a religious objection and says he was unaware of the state's antidiscrimination law, on the books for 14 years.

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WATCH: Was Homicide in Houston Suburb A Hate Crime?

The family of Marc Pourner of Spring, Texas, told police they believe he's the victim of a hate crime.