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Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill

They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.

16 Civil Rights Leaders Demand Congress Pass the Equality Act

Officials of organizations like the Human Rights Campaign, the National Urban League, and the National Women's Law Center participate in a coordinated plea.

Breaking: Judge strikes down Biden's Title IX expansion to LGBTQ+ students

The judge found the regulation "fatally" flawed.

New NCAA Policy on Trans Athletes Raises Concerns

The group will now let each sport's governing body set standards for trans inclusion, but some fear this will create a confusing patchwork of policies.

Former Student Alleges Gorsuch Thinks Women Manipulate Maternity Leave

Confirmation hearings for Trump's Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch began Monday amid a dispute about his attitude toward women and maternity leave. 

Fury, Condemnation as House Debate Begins on Anti-Trans Sports Bill

A U.S. House committee will consider the bill Wednesday.

South Dakota Gov. Noem's National Ad Touts Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The ad, using the guise of "protecting" girls' and women's sports, has drawn condemnation from LGBTQ+ activists.

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Scalia On Constitution and Gays

Betsy DeVos Plans to Give Rights Back to Campus Rapists

The decision to rewrite Obama-era guidelines on sexual assault is not surprising from the Education secretary who gave equal time to survivors and a rape denial group

Small-college association bans all transgender women from women's sports

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' new policy will go into effect with the 2024-2025 school year.

Doctors, Priests, Republicans All Beg SCOTUS to Outlaw Discrimination

A wide variety of organizations have filed friend-of-the-court briefs urging the justices to find that federal law already bans anti-LGBTQ bias in the workplace.

Anti-Trans Legislative Push Starts Again in 2022

At least seven states are considering anti-transgender bills after a record year for such legislation.

5 Issues Remind Us Why We Need Women's Equality Day

Progress is still needed to asure women's equality -- so let's celebrate by working to move the needle.

Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

Kavanaugh is a conservative who has pledged to interpret law as written. His record shows reason for concern.

New Coalition Promotes Passage of Equality Act

The Equality Act would improve "the lives of millions of LGBTQ people in this country and our families," says Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.

Op-ed: Dear Walmart, Do the Right Thing

Several major LGBT and workplace equality organizations are urging Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon to reimburse employees denied health care benefits for their same-sex spouses.

Congressional Democrats Slam GOP Lawmakers For Anti-Trans Legislation

Led by Equality Caucus chair Rep. Mark Pocan, advocates for transgender rights and fellow Democrats vow to stick up for trans kids.

LGBTQ+ Groups Fight School Censorship With 'Teach the Truth' Day

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.

Trump Makes It Even Easier to Discriminate Against Women & LGBT People

Language opposing sex discrimination and anti-LGBT bias in health care has disappeared from a government website. 

How This Florida Woman’s Case Impacts LGBTQ+ Workplace Discrimination

Christie Leonard fought back when she was fired because of rumors saying she was in a relationship with another woman.

Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools

The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.