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Biden sacrifices LGBTQ+ Pride flags at U.S. embassies to pass 'critical' spending bill (exclusive)

The Biden administration has agreed to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags from flying at U.S. embassies in order to fund numerous health initiatives, including the AIDS relief plan.

Karine Jean-Pierre Splits From Her Partner Suzanne Malveaux

The news emerged in a Vogue profile of Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary.

Obama Administration Appears Optimistic on Marriage Equality

The administration doesn't have a contingency plan in place in case the Supreme Court issues a negative ruling, White House press secretary Josh Earnest says.

Obama Administration Objects to Antigay Military Act

The White House has challenged a Republican's 'license to discriminate' amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act.

Obama Administration to Supreme Court: Kill DOMA

A lawyer for the administration says an important part of the 1996 law is simply not constitutional.

Mike Michaud Confirmed for New Job in Obama Administration

The former congressman is the new assistant secretary of Labor.

Obama's Dept. of Ed. Endorses Trans-Inclusive Schools

Trans advocates are 'thrilled' that the Department of Education has officially answered questions about trans students' access to single-sex school activities and sports.

How U.S. Is Quietly Helping LGBT Refugees

Despite the lack of fanfare or a Rose Garden ceremony, the U.S. is now helping LGBT people fleeing persecution to bring their loved ones along. 

Obama Administration Puts Deportation Guidelines in Writing

A memo from the Department of Homeland Security lists the criteria under which same-sex relationships can be considered a "family relationship."

11 States Sue Feds for Right to Reject Trans Students

The suit was filed against federal guidance issued this month that suggests public schools that receive federal funding should respect the gender identity of transgender students.

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N.C. Meets DOJ Deadline With Lawsuit Over HB 2

North Carolina faced the loss of billions of federal money for its bathroom law.

Illinois Families Sue Over Trans-Inclusive School Policies

The families, represented by right-wing attorneys, claim the federal government's policies on trans students amount to "discrimination" against cisgender students.

Feds Step in to Support Virginia Trans Teen

Gavin Grimm just wants to do what every other boy does, and what he was doing, until his school board stopped him: use the bathroom matching his gender identity.

10 More States Sue Obama Administration Over Trans Student Guidance

The states object to federal guidance on transgender students' rights, including the right to use facilities matching their gender identity. 

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Miss. Gov. Wants In on Anti-Trans Lawsuit Against Obama

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant plans to join 11 other states in a lawsuit over a guidance document on the treatment of transgender students. 

WATCH Attorney General Says LGBT Lawyers Have Common Cause With Obama Administration

Attorney General Eric Holder, addressing the LGBT Bar Association, said attendees have a solemn responsibility to keep up the fight for equality.