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Lesbian former police officer wins $10 million in sexual harassment lawsuit

Ashley Cummins asserted she was "forced to work in a hostile work environment where she was frequently harassed and denied opportunities based on her sex/gender and sexual orientation."

'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash for old X posts

Karla Sofía Gascón is the first out trans woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.

Al Pacino thought 'Cruising' was 'exploitative' of LGBTQ+ people, so he donated his paycheck

The actor "just wanted one positive thing to come out of" the role, he revealed in his memoir, Sonny Boy.

Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty in 2018 Excessive Force Case Involving Gay Man

It follows a hefty settlement and mandatory LGBTQ+ training following a lawsuit in the case.

Gay Montana police officer to train Afghan police

A gay police officer from Missoula, Mont., will go to Afghanistan to help train that country's National Police force.

Lesbian Officers Accuse D.C. Police of Discrimination

A lesbian detective and police officer allege supervisors harassed and propositioned the women when they couple went public with their relationship in 2006.

Chicago Police Officer Accused of Assaulting Lesbians

Three women claimed Thursday in a federal lawsuit that an off-duty Chicago police officer roughed them up and called them names because of their sexual orientation after this year's gay pride parade. The lawsuit could become the latest black eye for the Chicago Police Department, which has faced tough questions lately about the actions of off-duty officers, among other problems.

BREAKING: Dallas Police Kill Sniper Who Murdered 5 Police Officers

The chief of police in Dallas says they used a bomb on a robot to kill one of the snipers who opened fire at 11 officers, killing five and wounding at least seven more.

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Wisconsin Police Department Fully Embraces Transgender Officer

DJ Gauthier’s colleagues have welcomed him with open arms.

Police Officer Pushes Back at Bill Cosby's Lawyer

Sgt. Richard Schaffer stands up to cross-examination at Cosby’s retrial on charges of sexually assaulting Andrea Constand..

Former Police Officer Alleges Antitrans Discrimination

Two years after coming out as transgender, a police officer loses her job and alleges discrimination.

Texas police officer convicted of sexually assaulting transsexual

A San Antonio police officer was convicted Wednesday of violating the civil rights of a transsexual who said the officer raped and beat her during a traffic stop.

Supreme Court avoids transgender police officer case

The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider shielding employers from discrimination lawsuits by transsexuals, dodging a workplace rights fight.

Gay hate-crime survivor becomes police officer in Georgia

Brandon White was attacked for his sexual orientation. Now he's working in public safety.

Gay Police Officer Wins $225,000 Settlement in Discrimination Suit

Officer Brendan Mannix alleged fellow cops called him "such a queen" and "too dramatic," and denied him backup in dangerous situations.

Trans Woman Accuses Chicago Police Officer of Sexual Assault

The officer has now retired, but the police department is continuing to investigate.