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Utah launches 'snitch line' to report trans people in bathrooms; memes flood In

The move is the latest in a series of states that have tried to launch ways to report transgender issues to authorities; such attempts in other states have not been successful.

Out CDC vaccine chief resigns, saying ‘enough is enough’ with Trump and RFK Jr.

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis is one of the most respected LGBTQ+ public health officials in the U.S.

Op-ed: How Resistance Will Change the South

The We Do Campaign is looking for a public official in the South who will issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple as an act of conscience.

Justice Kennedy Implies Kim Davis Should Resign

In an appearance at Harvard Law School, the author of the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision said public officials must enforce the law — and should resign if they object.

'Activist Mommy' Terrorizes LGBTQ Prom With Hateful Phone Campaign

Elizabeth Johnston railed so hard against an LGBTQ-inclusive prom being held at a public library that officials began to fear for the teens' safety and moved the event.

Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Davante Lewis talks to The Advocate ahead of a vote to remove him from his vice chairman role on Louisiana's Public Service Commission — all for defending former HHS official Dr. Rachel Levine.

Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

Tennessee GOP quietly overturns marriage equality by giving officials the right to refuse

Public officials in Tennessee can now refuse to grant a marriage license to anyone at their own discretion, for any reason.

What Kim Davis Does Instead of Working

Davis, an elected public official, earns $80,000 a year for a job she has refused to do.

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Kentucky Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, But Override Possible

"Transgender children deserve public officials' efforts to demonstrate that they are valued members of our community," Gov. Andy Beshear wrote.

Michigan's Lesbian Attorney General Receives Anti-Semitic Death Threat

Dana Nessel was one of the subjects of the threats by Jack Carpenter III, who wanted to kill all Jewish public officials in Michigan.

N.C. Lawmakers: Give Antigay Judges Right to Discriminate

A bill is headed to Gov. McCrory's desk that would allow judges and public officials to recuse themselves from providing marriage licenses to same-sex couples -- or any couple at all.

Republicans strip Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ elected official of leadership role

Davante Lewis tells The Advocate about his removal as vice chairman on Louisiana's Public Service Commission, which he believes was racially and politically motivated.

What the Anti-Trump Movement's First 10 Days Looks Like

After a shocking upset, everyday citizens and public officials are mounting a defense against Trump's bigoted plans for America. 

Moldova Secretly Enacts Propaganda Law Similar To Russia's

Members of Moldova's LGBT rights organization GenderDoc-M said they were not aware that the law passed until it was officially published and made public.

Son of Antigay N.Y. Legislator Endorses Marriage Equality

Ruben Diaz Jr., a public official himself as Bronx borough president in New York City, takes a stance opposite that of his father, a state senator.

Oklahoma: Bill Would End Government Role in All Marriages

The lawmaker behind the bill says some public officials are uncomfortable with issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, so he wants to take them out of the process.

Right Wing Fails to Stop Gender-Inclusive Training in Neb. Schools

Officials at Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska's capital are standing behind their recommended strategies for helping trans and gender-nonconforming students feel more comfortable, no matter the conservative outrage.