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'It makes you angry:' LGBTQ+ food pantries prepare for end of SNAP benefits

As SNAP runs out of money, LGBTQ+ community centers and nonprofits are feeding people when the government won't.

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Georgia governor signs religious liberty law, worrying LGBTQ+ advocates who say it'll allow discrimination

"State-sponsored discrimination, that’s what this is," Democrat Esther Panitch said.

Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups

One emotional critic said the bill will be used as a "sword and not a shield" to attack othered groups.

Indiana GOP lieutenant governor nominee says he'll fire state workers with email signature pronouns

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .

Fed. Gov't Recognizes Marriage Equality in 6 New States

Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina, Wyoming, and West Virginia join the states where same-sex marriage is recognized by the federal government.

Bill Could Force Fed Government to Recognize State Marriage Laws

A bill proposed by a Texas congressman would prevent the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages in states where such unions are not legal.

Utah becomes the first state to ban Pride and other flags on public schools and government buildings

Critics fear the new law was a factor in the famed Sundance Film Festival's decision to leave the state in 2027.

Kentucky Lawmakers Aim to Give Clerks Right to Discriminate

The proposed legislation aims to 'protect religious freedoms' of state government officials.

Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ Texans find joy and hope at Drag University

Drag U provides a much-needed outlet when their community is being attacked by their state and the federal government.

Health officials say risk of more fatal mpox outbreak remains ‘very low’ despite public health emergency

So far, the federal government says that no cases of the newly-concerning strain have been reported in the United States.

Mich. Gov. Wants to Keep Denying Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

The state's Republican governor filed a brief Friday asking a federal court to uphold a Michigan law that prohibits state and municipal governments from offering domestic-partner benefits to gay and lesbian employees.

D.C. Bans Employees From Traveling to North Carolina

D.C. joins six other major cities and states banning government employees from traveling to North Carolina.

Louisiana's Next Governor Will Protect LGBT Workers

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards promises to protect LGBT state workers and government contractors from discrimination.

Writing a Different Story for Trans Rights

With the White House behind us, it's time to get aggressive about demanding our rights from hostile state governments.

White House: N.C. Won't Lose Federal Funds -- Yet

The federal government won't withhold funding while the court battle over the state's anti-LGBT law plays out.

LGBTQ+ Floridians & Allies May Decide the State's Next Governor

A GLAAD report found that Florida's gubernatorial race may be decided at the hands of the LGBTQ+ community that the state's government has been targeting.

Texas Governor Has Signed the 'Save Chick-fil-A Bill' Into Law

The legislation prevents state and local governments from "punishing" businesses because of their donations to faith-based groups, including anti-LGBTQ ones.

Could N.C.'s Bathroom Battle Enshrine Trans Civil Rights?

The court battle between the state government of North Carolina and the Obama Administration might be the catalyst for a sweeping decision benefitting all trans Americans.

Trump administration cracks down on Minnesota sports for allowing trans athletes to compete

The Education and Health and Human Services departments say the state government and high school sports authority are violating cis athletes' Title IX protections.

Okla. Official Panics, Warns Others When LGBT Youth Visit Capitol

A group of LGBT students visited the state capitol in Oklahoma City. A government employee reacted by sending an email warning people that "cross-dressers are in the building."