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Trans athlete singled out by Trump wins gold anyway: 'I’m not scared of them'

Trump threatened to to withhold federal funding from California unless the state banned a 16-year-old trans girl from competing.

Vermont Poised to Send Lesbian Becca Balint to Congress

Balint easily won the state's Democratic primary for U.S. House Tuesday, and she's likely to win in November and become Vermont's first woman in Congress.

Trump threatens to yank California’s federal funding over one transgender student’s sports participation

"I am ordering local authorities...to not allow the transitioned person to compete in the State Finals," Trump wrote. He doesn't have that power.

Alaska Appeals As Marriage Equality Heads Down South?

Alaska officials keep fighting marriage equality, Nevada's governor stands against antigay forces, and decisions may be imminent in Mississippi and Arkansas.

How '80s-Era HIV Contact Tracing Can Help Kill COVID

Dr. Michael Osterholm, who started the first contact tracing program for HIV in 1985, on what needs to be done now.

Investigation Fails to Find Who Leaked SCOTUS Dobbs Draft Opinion

The Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, striking down the federal right to abortion.

What States Have the Most Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes?

A report by the ADL and GLAAD tracked the U.S. states with the most anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the last year.

Chris Christie's Uneven Record on LGBT Rights

The New Jersey governor signs two trans-inclusive bills into law, which reverses course from his previous actions on trans rights.

Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100-meter, earning spot at Paris Olympics

The fastest woman in the world will finally represent the United States at the Olympics.

WATCH: Fla. Supreme Court Asked to Review Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Same-sex marriage in the Sunshine State could soon be determined by the state's Supreme Court.

WATCH: Washington's First Marriage Equality Ad

Washington United for Marriage has released its first TV spot in support of Referendum 74, which seeks to uphold marriage equality in the northwestern state.

Prop. 8 Again Loses With Judges; Next Up Supreme Court?

The refusal by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear the Proposition 8 case means the Supreme Court could rule on marriage equality within the year.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Vetoes Three Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bills return to the legislature for expected overrides by Republicans, however.

Federal Appeals Court Tosses Anti-Trans Lawsuit Over School Sports

"Plaintiffs simply have not been deprived of a 'chance to be champions,'" the three-judge panel wrote.

Parents Start Petitions to Prohibit Trans Athletes from Competing

The track and field victories of Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood inspired an ugly response.

Steve Kornacki Reacts to 'Chartthrob' Thirst Tweets on Kelly Clarkson

The gay MSNBC political correspondent who became a touchstone and thirst trap for the nation during the election weighs in on desserts. 

Trumpcare Could Bring HIV Roaring Back

The Republicans are hell-bent on pushing through their cruel replacement of Obamacare. Kelsey Louie of Gay Men's Health Crisis describes what could happen if they succed.

BREAKING: Denver Now Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

After a state court refused to stop Boulder County from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, Denver has followed suit.

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