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'I Did the Shooting': Pulse Gunman's 911 Calls Released

In 911 calls, 29-year-old Omar Mateen claimed that the attack was retribution for airstrikes in the Middle East.

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Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

International Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Union Square New York City 2025

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22 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

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Florida State Rep. Fabian Basabe Accused of Sexually Harassing Male Aides

He allegedly told the aides that he'd bottom for them.

High Court To Hear Washington Case

R-71 Heads to Court -- Again

'I Did the Shooting': Pulse Gunman's 911 Calls Released

In 911 calls, 29-year-old Omar Mateen claimed that the attack was retribution for airstrikes in the Middle East.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Sen. Ben Sasse Is University of Florida's New President

The University of Florida's Board of Trustees approved his presidency unanimously despite a faculty vote of no-confidence.

Teacher Threatened & Transferred After Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Videos

California third-grade teacher Tammy Tiber has been criticized by parents and received several threats, including one saying "a mob" would come after her.

Judge Orders Prop. 8 Trial Tapes to Go Public

Supreme Court Rules for Petition Disclosure

Montana Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law

With Greg Gianforte's signature on that and another anti-LGBTQ+ bill, 2021 becomes the worst year ever for enactment of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Prop 8 Opponents Want Trial Videos Released

Washington State Releases Names of Referendum 71 Signers

Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

Ninth Circuit to Hear Arguments on Trial Footage, Recusal Issue in Prop 8 Case

22 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

Decriminalize Transgender Sex Work, Urges New Report

Here’s what we learned from RedUP, NCTE & BPPP’s new report on trans sex work.

In a major win for trans students, New Jersey court rules against forced outing policies

The pair of rulings came in an environment where Trump and red states are pushing anti-trans policy across the United States.

George Michael: Arrest 'my own stupid fault'

Pop star George Michael was taken into custody early on Sunday at Hyde Park Corner in central London after a member of the public called police to investigate a man slumped over the wheel of his car.

Massachusetts governor recognizes 26 out-of-state marriages

Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has issued an order to officials stating that they must record the marriages of 26 out-of-state gay and lesbian couples whose marriages were not recognized by former governor Mitt Romney.

Kansas Wipes Out Transphobic 'Bathroom Bills'

The state legislature adjourned this morning without taking action on bills that would have compensated students upset by sharing facilities with trans people.

WATCH: Why Marriage Matters In Mississippi

The Campaign for Southern Equality continued its 'We Do' campaign across the South, profiling LGBT couples who apply for -- and are subsequently denied -- marriage licenses in their hometowns.

Newsom-DeSantis Debate Leaves No Doubt as to Who's an LGBTQ+ Ally

The differences between the governor of California and the governor of Florida were stark.

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He allegedly told the aides that he'd bottom for them.

In 911 calls, 29-year-old Omar Mateen claimed that the attack was retribution for airstrikes in the Middle East.

The University of Florida's Board of Trustees approved his presidency unanimously despite a faculty vote of no-confidence.

California third-grade teacher Tammy Tiber has been criticized by parents and received several threats, including one saying "a mob" would come after her.

With Greg Gianforte's signature on that and another anti-LGBTQ+ bill, 2021 becomes the worst year ever for enactment of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

Here’s what we learned from RedUP, NCTE & BPPP’s new report on trans sex work.

The pair of rulings came in an environment where Trump and red states are pushing anti-trans policy across the United States.

Pop star George Michael was taken into custody early on Sunday at Hyde Park Corner in central London after a member of the public called police to investigate a man slumped over the wheel of his car.

Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has issued an order to officials stating that they must record the marriages of 26 out-of-state gay and lesbian couples whose marriages were not recognized by former governor Mitt Romney.

The state legislature adjourned this morning without taking action on bills that would have compensated students upset by sharing facilities with trans people.

The Campaign for Southern Equality continued its 'We Do' campaign across the South, profiling LGBT couples who apply for -- and are subsequently denied -- marriage licenses in their hometowns.

The differences between the governor of California and the governor of Florida were stark.