Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide
Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.
April 14, 2023
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There Are Currently 108 Bills Targeting LGBTQ+ People
State-level legislation aimed at transgender student athletes, along with anti-LGBTQ+ "religious freedom" bills, is proliferating.
March 6, 2021
10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023
2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.
December 31, 2023
Richmond Maintains Perfect Score in LGBTQ+ City Ranking
Amid increasing state-level anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Richmond set a high standard for municipal equality, scoring 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index.
December 2, 2023
Illinois Again Considers Marriage Equality
On the legislature's opening day, elected officials are optimistic that marriage equality will come to Illinois this year.
January 9, 2013
U.S. Reaches All-Time High in Out Elected Officials, and They're Ready to Fight Back
“Not only are more LGBTQ+ people serving in office than ever before, they are more unified, determined and diverse than ever,” says a new report from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.
April 3, 2023
LGBTQ+ Equality Support Is at Record High But Troubling Trends Exist: Report
Misunderstandings are being fueled by anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric, says GLAAD's "Accelerating Acceptance" study.
June 1, 2023
What We Can Learn From Abortion Rights Advocates
Our friends and allies in the reproductive rights movement have been here before and have a gold mine of advice on effectively fighting state-sponsored religious bigotry.
May 18, 2016
Arizona Lawmakers Keep Pushing for Anti-trans Bathroom Bill
The state House Appropriations Committee approved SB 1045 Wednesday, which would protect businesses that require transgender people to use the bathroom corresponding with their sex assigned at birth.
March 28, 2013
Clock Runs Out on Illinois Marriage Equality Bill
Despite a Senate committee vote in favor (8-5) of the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act on Thursday, advocates in Illinois will not push for marriage equality legislation in the final days of this session.
January 4, 2013
Ill. Lawmakers Verge on Considering Marriage Equality Bill
The state Senate comes back into session Wednesday, and the bill is expected to come up sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Chicago's cardinal urges opposition.
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January 1, 2013
Trump Promises to Ban 'Men' From Women's Sports
The former president is once again targeting trans people as he gears up for a potential 2024 run.
February 1, 2022
Queer Lives Are Under Attack. Fight Back at the Polls
There has been an unprecedented assault against LGBTQ+ people -- especially trans youth -- in state legislatures. It's imperative we voice our anger at the polls.
March 17, 2022
Thompson Quizzed on Civil Unions
Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson told New Hampshire voters Monday that efforts in some states to recognize same-sex marriage are a ''judge-made controversy.''
October 30, 2007
285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures already this year and it's still January
This follows a year in which more than 550 were introduced and more than 80 passed into law.
January 18, 2024
The Victory Fund's Strategy on Winning Queer Power
The new head of the nonprofit that works to elect LGBT candidates talks about her priorities for 2016 and why she doesn't give a fig about Paul Ryan.
November 2, 2015
Seattle Pride Cut Ties With Amazon Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Donations
The organization turned down a significant contribution by the online retailer for naming rights to the Pride event.
March 24, 2022
Dad of Trans Daughter Testifies Against Missouri Anti-Trans Bill
Brandon Boulware argued eloquently against trans-exclusionary legislation, and video of his testimony has received thousands of views.
March 15, 2021
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
January 13, 2025
Op-ed: Yes, Your Vote Is Being Suppressed
LGBT voters of all races, genders, and economic levels are meeting more roadblocks to vote than anyone would have imagined in 2014.
November 12, 2014