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Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

Trump's ban preventing Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood has been blocked nationwide.

Another federal judge blocks Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban

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Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban

Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.

Mary Kay Costello confirmed United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge

Mary Kay Costello is a military veteran and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.

Melissa DuBose black lesbian federal judge

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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.

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Judge Who Suspended Abortion Pill Neglected to Disclose Antigay Interviews

Matthew Kacsmaryk referred to being gay as "a lifestyle."

LGBTQ voter guide 2024 politicians Sarah McBride Robert Garcia Becca Balint Ritchie Torres

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Our 2024 LGBTQ+ voter guide: What to know about candidates, how to vote and more

Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.

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Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

Trump's ban preventing Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood has been blocked nationwide.

Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban

Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.

Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge

Mary Kay Costello is a military veteran and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.

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.

Texas Judge Orders LGBTQ+ Books Be Returned to Public Libraries

The order also returns books on race that were also removed.

Trump Nominates Gay Conservative to Federal Appeals Court

Some right-wingers are objecting to Patrick J. Bumatay's nomination to the Ninth Circuit, but he's a conservative.

Judge Allows Teens to Play Gay

Gay Senior: Funeral Home Refused to Bury My Husband

An 82-year-old man is taking action against a funeral home that allegedly said it did not "deal with their kind."

'Black-ish' Draws Right-Wing Ire for Attacking Antigay Bakers

The ABC comedy series took a stand against anti-LGBT discrimination, angering some "religious freedom" proponents.

Iowa's LGBTQ+ Books Ban and 'Don't Say Gay' Law Partially Blocked by Federal Judge

The judge called the ban “incredibly broad” and noted the law has already resulted in the removal of hundreds of books from Iowa libraries.

Colorado Governor Signs Bills to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Rights

Out Gov. Jared Polis signed the bills as 15 states block gender-affirming care for transgender people.

Federal Judge Orders School District to Allow Transgender Girl to Continue Using Girls’ Bathroom

The 11-year-old girl says that teachers observing which bathroom she uses was ‘creepy.’

Left unprotected, the fight for inclusive Title IX isn't over

The Biden-Harris administration's new Title IX rule promised to protect LGBTQ+ students from sexual violence, but conservative states are blocking its implementation and leaving many queer assault survivors unprotected.

Judge Who Suspended Abortion Pill Neglected to Disclose Antigay Interviews

Matthew Kacsmaryk referred to being gay as "a lifestyle."

PrEP Health Insurance Coverage to Remain Intact - For Now

Lawyers for both sides agreed to a compromise while the case on prevenantive health care coverage makes its way through the appeals process.

Courts Deliver Two Victories for Trans Students

A Florida student wins the right to use the boys' restroom, and a Pennsylvania district's inclusive policy is upheld.

Trans Student Loses Challenge to Locker-Room Privacy Stall Mandate

A transgender girl in suburban Chicago said requiring her to use a privacy stall in the girls' locker room was discriminatory.

Report: One-Third of Trump's Judicial Picks Are Anti-LGBT

Plus they're getting confirmed with record speed, says a new report from Lambda Legal.

Federal Judge Refuses to Block Illinois School's Trans-Inclusive Policy

No harm has come to anyone by allowing trans students access to facilities appropriate for their gender identity, the judge rules.

Appeals Court Upholds Pennsylvania School District's Trans-Inclusive Policy

Letting trans students use the restrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity doesn't harm other students, the court ruled.

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Trump's ban preventing Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood has been blocked nationwide.

Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.

Mary Kay Costello is a military veteran and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.

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.

The order also returns books on race that were also removed.

Some right-wingers are objecting to Patrick J. Bumatay's nomination to the Ninth Circuit, but he's a conservative.

An 82-year-old man is taking action against a funeral home that allegedly said it did not "deal with their kind."

The ABC comedy series took a stand against anti-LGBT discrimination, angering some "religious freedom" proponents.

The judge called the ban “incredibly broad” and noted the law has already resulted in the removal of hundreds of books from Iowa libraries.

Out Gov. Jared Polis signed the bills as 15 states block gender-affirming care for transgender people.

The 11-year-old girl says that teachers observing which bathroom she uses was ‘creepy.’

The Biden-Harris administration's new Title IX rule promised to protect LGBTQ+ students from sexual violence, but conservative states are blocking its implementation and leaving many queer assault survivors unprotected.

Matthew Kacsmaryk referred to being gay as "a lifestyle."

Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.

Lawyers for both sides agreed to a compromise while the case on prevenantive health care coverage makes its way through the appeals process.

A Florida student wins the right to use the boys' restroom, and a Pennsylvania district's inclusive policy is upheld.

A transgender girl in suburban Chicago said requiring her to use a privacy stall in the girls' locker room was discriminatory.

Plus they're getting confirmed with record speed, says a new report from Lambda Legal.

No harm has come to anyone by allowing trans students access to facilities appropriate for their gender identity, the judge rules.

Letting trans students use the restrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity doesn't harm other students, the court ruled.