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Bombshell records expose political plot to oust rural Georgia librarian over LGBTQ+ book

Behind the scenes, Pierce County officials shared conservative social media posts and strategized LaVonnia Moore’s removal after she displayed a book about a trans child at the public library.

Marriage Contract Bill Defeated in Alabama

A bill to abolish marriage licenses in the Heart of Dixie failed to pass the House of Representatives this week.

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.

This Michigan judge used antigay and racist slurs in disturbing recordings

The foul-mouthed jurist was suspended, but only after the accused released years of recordings.

Pennsylvania Mayor Officiates His County's First Gay Marriage

Defying Pennsylvania law, mayor John Fetterman performed the first same-sex marriage in his county.

Couples Seek Marriage Recognition in North Carolina

As part of the We Do campaign, same-sex couples married in other states are registering their licenses with county officials, while unmarried couples apply for licenses.

Judge Denies Divorce, Blames Marriage Equality

In a case of sour grapes, a Kentucky judge says Obergefell v. Hodges was partially to blame for his refusal to let a straight couple split.

'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.

WATCH: Exclusive Clip From 'Freeheld' Will Move You Deeply

The story of a dying woman's fight to provide for her partner emphasizes that it's all about equality.

A GOP school board member tried to ban a student's art for being 'offensive' to Christians

Conservative Timothy Simmons tried (and failed) to get his Virginia district to turn on a queer student's moving art piece about religious trauma.

New York Schools on Lock Out After Second Bomb Threat Over LGBTQ+ Book

For the second time in two days students in a Rochester-area school district have been terrorized because somebody doesn’t like the books in the school library.

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Trans Woman Charged With Indecent Exposure in L.A. Spa Incident

The woman, charged after others complained about her nudity, says she did nothing wrong and is a victim of transphobic harassment.

Wisconsin Won't Charge Suspect With Hate Crime After Knocking Gay Man Unconscious

Questionable actions from Wisconsin officials and Applebee's employees after a brutal attack on a waiter.

What Happens in Georgia Will Affect Every LGBTQ+ American

If Georgia can flip the Senate, we can pass federal nondiscrimination protections.

Brittney Griner cancels speech after finding threatening note in hotel room

The WNBA star cancelled her speech at a cannabis convention after finding a piece of duct tape left in the entrance to her hotel room containing the words “Gay Baby Jail."