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Pennsylvania state trooper who violently arrested Black transgender official on video is fired

The unnamed trooper was fired after the arrests of Celena Morrison-McLean and her husband on March 2.

No Charges Against Georgia Police in Death of Queer Environmental Activist Shot 57 Times

Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was fatally shot by Georgia state troopers at a protest encampment in January.

LGBTQ Students Kicked Out of Iowa Capitol Over Restroom Use

Several students lobbying at the capitol were told they were using the wrong restroom, despite Iowa's LGBTQ-inclusive public accommodations law.

Philadelphia cancels Trans Day of Visibility ceremony in 'challenging times'

The trans flag will still fly at City Hall, but there will be no festivities. The city's head of LGBTQ+ affairs was recently involved in a traffic stop she deems unjustified and that may have been a case of racial profiling.

Trans Activists Forcibly Removed From Mike Pence Event

They were protesting anti-LGBTQ Republican politicians, including a congressman and a candidate for Georgia governor.

Transgender Woman Shot to Death by Colorado State Patrol

Jayne Thompson died in May but was identified as a trans woman just this week. The officer has said he was defending himself. 

Chicago Police Officer Accused of Assaulting Lesbians

Three women claimed Thursday in a federal lawsuit that an off-duty Chicago police officer roughed them up and called them names because of their sexual orientation after this year's gay pride parade. The lawsuit could become the latest black eye for the Chicago Police Department, which has faced tough questions lately about the actions of off-duty officers, among other problems.

A Week of Palin: Republican VP Pick Met With Criticism, Gossip

In a week that saw an Alaskan governor rise from relative political obscurity to the face most plastered across websites, newspapers, and television sets the world over, the Republican Party has welcomed a new star to the political arena -- and her name is Sarah Palin.

Cop Video Shows Military General Confront TV Reporter Before Journalist's Arrest

Body-worn camera video reveals discrepancies between what was caught on tape and what police officials claim happened when NewsNation's Evan Lambert was arrested in Ohio on Wednesday.

Mother of Pulse Shooting Victim Demands Gun Control in Son's Name

He was a Hillary Clinton supporter, and his mother carries on the fight. 

Josh Duggar Resigns From Antigay Hate Group

Duggar, oldest son of the large and famously antigay family, has admitted to having 'acted inexcusably' as a teen.

‘Patriotism Not Pride’ bill banning Oklahoma from spending funds on Pride Month passes key vote

The proposed legislation would also ban the display of Pride flags by government agencies.