Biden’s Title IX sexual orientation and gender identity protections blocked in 26 states
The new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students in schools accepting federal funds took effect in the rest of the country on Thursday.
August 2, 2024
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ENDA to Be Separated Into Two Bills: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Rep. Barney Frank will be introducing two separate versions of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act: one that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and another one that does the same regarding gender identity. The ENDA bill without trans inclusion will be marked up by the chamber's Education and Labor Committee next Tuesday so that it can be sent to the House floor for a vote, Steven Adamske, a spokesman for Frank, told The Advocate.
September 29, 2007
Lawsuit seeks release of Census data on sexual orientation and gender identity
The information can help in enforcement of civil rights laws, the suit notes.
September 24, 2025
DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The DHS quietly updated its policy manual earlier this month, removing LGBTQ+ identities from the section prohibiting surveillance based solely on immutable characteristics.
February 26, 2025
A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity
The latest data collection also tries to use gender-neutral terms throughout.
November 13, 2024
Joe Biden pardons all veterans convicted and discharged over their sexuality or gender identity
“Today, I am righting a historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said.
June 26, 2024
Gavin Newsom authorizes study on youth sports access regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation
The bill also seeks to look at inequities based on race, income, and geography, but Republicans say the goal is to rig research for transgender athletes.
October 14, 2025
Michigan adds sexual orientation and gender identity to hate crime law despite 'far-right fiction'
House Bills 5400 and 5401 amended the definition and sentencing guidelines of the state's 1988 “ethnic intimidation” statute for the first time in over 36 years.
January 27, 2025
Florida students allowed to talk about sexual orientation, gender identity after 'don't say gay' settlement
A legal settlement established that certain discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity are absolutely permitted in Florida schools.
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March 11, 2024
A 101 Guide to Knowing Thyself (And Understanding Everyone Else)
Our 101 guide to gender identities and sexual orientations.
September 4, 2017
Queer Middle School Teacher Rebuked for 'Gender Unicorn' Explainer
The teacher handed out the simple gender and sexual identity explainer "The Gender Unicorn," which upset some parents.
August 13, 2019
The LGBTQ + candidates running in 2024 are more diverse than ever: Victory Fund
There's more diversity in gender identity, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity, according to the group.
October 25, 2024
OkCupid Explores Gender 'Beyond the Binary'
The inclusive dating website is allowing users to share their stories and definitions of gender identity and sexual orientation.
June 29, 2015
Jeanne Shaheen & Susan Collins introduce bipartisan bill banning anti-LGBTQ+ bias in federal jury selection
Currently, there is no law protecting jurors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
June 18, 2025
Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)
HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
July 24, 2024
Tennessee bill permitting anti-LGBTQ+ foster and adoptee parents passes House
Critics contend LGBTQ+ children could be placed in homes hostile to their sexual and gender identity.
April 2, 2024
Meals on Wheels Incites Scare With LGBTQ Survey of Elders
The charity that feeds elderly Americans asked them questions about their sexuality and gender identity.
October 24, 2018
Congresswoman: Being LGBT "Not a Disease To Be Cured"
The congresswoman calls on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate mental health providers' claims that they can change sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
May 15, 2015
Texas city could be first in nation to rescind LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections
Arlington, Texas, could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections.
October 14, 2025
The Supreme Court Doesn't Believe LGBT People Are Real
The justices continue to argue that race is an immutable trait, but sexuality and gender identity, well, not so much.
December 8, 2017
Op-ed: I Am a Straight Sister of Perpetual Indulgence
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence welcomes everyone who is willing into its fold, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
October 24, 2014