DOGE is gone, leaving behind 300,000 fired federal workers, 600,000 USAID deaths, and more
Here's everything DOGE did that affected the LGBTQ+ community at home and abroad.
November 24, 2025
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Susan Powter says she's a 'huge lesbian,' gives her biggest bit of dating advice
1990s fitness icon Susan Powter is now a "total lesbian" having "great love affairs, many girlfriends, big fun."
November 20, 2025
The sex ed you get depends on your ZIP code — and your state’s politics
In some states, students learn about consent and healthy relationships. In others, they get "Baby Olivia."
November 18, 2025
Texas A&M bans teaching 'race or gender ideology' at universities
The Texas A&M Board of Regents banned professors from discussing "race or gender ideology" in its 12 universities.
November 14, 2025
Texas will target professors 'pushing leftist ideologies,' Greg Abbott says
Greg Abbott has vowed to remove professors that he believes are "pushing leftist ideologies."
October 23, 2025
Minnesota Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting's ban on trans women is discrimination
JayCee Cooper, a trans woman banned from women's powerlifting contests, has won her case at the Minnesota Supreme Court.
October 23, 2025
GMA's Will Ganss slams his Texas hometown for vote to revoke LGBTQ+ protections
Good Morning America's Will Ganss has a message for his hometown as it considers voiding LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination policies.
October 22, 2025
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have risen around the world since 2020: report
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have increased in the past five years across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
October 22, 2025
Texas city will vote on overturning LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections next month
Arlington could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections next month.
October 16, 2025
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
Christian group defending LGBTQ+ conversion therapy at SCOTUS accused of using 'false evidence'
Researchers say the Alliance Defending Freedom is misrepresenting its work to harm LGBTQ+ people.
October 6, 2025
Texas cracks down on state universities teaching about gender identity
The University of Texas System an audit into all of its courses for content related to gender identity.
October 1, 2025
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
Chicago Blackhawks sued by former employee who claims he was fired for being gay
The Blackhawks' former PR manager accused his supervisor of "discriminating against him because he was a homosexual male."
August 18, 2025
FBI report: Despite overall crime drop, anti-LGBTQ+ violence remains alarmingly high
There is "a national emergency hiding in plain sight," says Kelley Robinson of the Human Rights Campaign.
August 5, 2025
Florida officials claim SCOTUS ruling allows them to deny trans adults health care
Did the Skrmetti ruling give states carte blanche to discriminate against all transgender people?
July 16, 2025
These crisis hotlines are still available for LGBTQ+ youth after Trump ends special 988 services
The Trump administration is cutting the 988 special service for LGBTQ+ youth, but there are still several existing lifelines for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Here are some.
July 7, 2025
Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers
“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.
June 30, 2025
Lawsuit accuses University of Michigan of discriminating against straight, cisgender men
An organization that previously sued Northwestern University claims the Michigan Law Review hires gay and transgender individuals over more qualified straight and cisgender applicants.
June 30, 2025
Texas sued over 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs
The ACLU of Texas and SEAT are challenging a law that includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.
June 23, 2025
Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs
A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.
June 3, 2025