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Pennsylvania families fight Trump Justice Department subpoenas for their trans kids’ private medical records

“If our Constitution means anything, it means that the federal government can’t rifle through your child’s medical records in order to intimidate you,” a lawyer for the families told The Advocate.

Democrat Conor Lamb Wins Pennsylvania Congressional Race

Lamb's lead over Rick Saccone now seems insurmountable and is a key victory for Dems in a conservative district.

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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.

EEOC Sues to End Antigay Discrimination at Work

The federal agency is taking two employers to court under the U.S. Civil Rights Act.

Pennsylvania schools are putting in windows in gender-inclusive restrooms so teachers can monitor students

The South Western School District is drawing much criticism for the plan, taken on the advice of a right-wing law firm.

Condoms Are 'Instruments of a Crime' in Pittsburgh Prostitution Cases

Some cities and states have stopped criminalizing condom possession by sex workers to stem the spread of HIV and STIs, but Allegheny County continues the practice. 

Mixed Results for LGBTQ+ Pols in Pennsylvania Primary — Plus a First

State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims didn't win bids for higher office, but Kenyatta will stay in the legislature and may be joined by the state's first nonbinary lawmaker.

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ACLU Files Suit to End Virginia's Marriage Ban

Represented by the ACLU and Lambda Legal, four lesbian moms are suing the state of Virginia to recognize their marriages and families.

Op-ed: In Wisconsin, Marriage Is Just the Beginning

While the recent court decision to strike down the ban on same-sex marriage in Wisconsin is a victory, Rep. Mark Pocan says there's still much work to be done in the fight for LGBT equality.

Pennsylvania Library Director Resigns After Board Removes Issues of 'Out,' the LGBTQ+ Magazine

Justin Brown quit working for the Northern Cambria Public Library following a heated debate with the library board over the unilateral removal of Out, sparking discussions on censorship and representation in public libraries.

Texas Judge Orders LGBTQ+ Books Be Returned to Public Libraries

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

Tucker Carlson Denounces His Racist, Antigay Writer, But Not Himself

Carlson is now going on a "long planned" vacation from his Fox News program.

Jeff vs. the bloggers

Ex-White House reporter Jeff Gannon learned the power of gay bloggers the hard way, by being outed as a partisan operative and an alleged former hustler. Online activists have mainstream media playing catch-up, and they're reshaping the battle for gay equality.

Who's Next? The Marriage Equality Waiting Room

Which states will be the next to institute marriage equality -- and just how will it happen?

LIVEBLOG: Election Day

Republicans have had an unthinkable night, with it becoming a real possibility the party will retain control of the Senate and House, while also winning the presidency.

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Parsing the Log Cabin Republicans' Congressional Endorsements

The gay GOP group's PAC has released its first round of endorsements, backing nine congressional hopefuls. Just how LGBT-friendly are they, and can they win?

Races to Watch for LGBT Voters: U.S. House

The list of Republicans keeping their seats in the House includes some of the most antigay.

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50 States, 50 Heroes

Fifty current queer leaders tell us who their state's LGBT hero is. Who's yours?

Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead! 

Find The Best LGBT-Friendly Hospitals In Your State

A record-breaking 464 hospitals nationwide were named LGBT healthcare leaders in the Human Rights Campaign's 2013 Healthcare Equality Index.

2018’s Icons, Innovators, and Disruptors

American culture is changing fast. Here are the queer people leading the charge.