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Texas Judge’s Ruling That Threatens PrEP Access Paused by Appeals Court

The court issued a stay that will last for the duration of the government’s appeal in the case.

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Ruby Corado, founder of LGBTQ+ nonprofit Casa Ruby, pleads guilty to wire fraud

The Washington, D.C. nonprofit shuttered its doors after she vanished with thousands of dollars.

Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

Feds: Illinois School Guilty of Anti-Trans Discrimination

The Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education declared that a school in Palatine, Ill., violated federal law by denying a trans student access to females' locker room facilities.

Senator admits 'mistake' in confirming Missouri judge who compared marriage equality to bestiality

Joshua Divine has a long history of arguing against LGBTQ rights. Now, he has a lifetime appointment to the bench.

Religious Groups Seek Right to Fire Workers for Grindr Use, Gay Sex

Churches and a for-profit business are seeking religious exemptions from the Supreme Court ruling against anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in employment.

Parents of bullied trans teen who died by suicide sue Alabama school district

The lawsuit says the Elba City school district ignored the teen's cries for help and failed to implement basic antibullying measures.

Prop. 8 Trial Tapes Will Be Available for Public Viewing

The U.S. Supreme Court has opened the path for video of the historic marriage equality trial to be released.

Federal Judge Denies Trans Student Access to Male Restroom

The battle for trans-inclusive K-12 education heats up after a federal judge denies a high school student's request to use the boys' restroom.

Donald Trump Jr. weirdly claims that Hurricane Beryl is nonbinary name

The son of the former president continues to just say ridiculous stuff online.

Justice Dept.: Trans Students Protected Under Title IX

The feds weigh in on the case of a transgender boy in Virginia, affirming his right to self-identify under federal law.

First Openly Gay Federal Appeals Court Judge Confirmed

The unanimous Senate confirmation makes Todd Hughes the highest-ranking openly gay federal judge.

Under Trump, U.S. government now supports Tennessee law against gender-affirming care

The law is the subject of a challenge in a case heard at the Supreme Court in December.

William Barr's Justice Dept. Works to Undermine Pro-LGBTQ Ordinance

The Department of Justice filed a brief supporting a Kentucky photographer who doesn't want to serve same-sex weddings.

Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school

His mom has been trying to get answers about the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ environment for a year without satisfaction.

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.

Judge Won't Stop Enlistment of Trans Troops

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said no once again to the Trump administration's increasingly desperate pleas to delay trans enlistment.

Mass. teacher sued after being fired over transphobic posts online. The Supreme Court just rejected her case

A lower court held that a Massachusetts school district was within its rights to fire Kari MacRae, and the Supreme Court won't revisit that.

Anti-LGBTQ Attorney Matthew Kacsmaryk Confirmed as Federal Judge

Kacsmaryk has called trans people "delusional" and the Equality Act the "inequality act."

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Trump Admin's 'License to Discriminate' Health Care Rule Struck Down

Allowing health care workers to refuse services to those who offend their religious beliefs is illegal, a federal judge rules.

Chi Ossé, Black gay NYC Council member, files for potential challenge to Hakeem Jeffries for Congress

Ossé says Democrats in Congress "seem asleep at the wheel" in challenging Donald Trump,