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Trump DOJ lied to D.C. federal appeals court about trans military ban, lawyers say in stunning filing

“We hope the court recognizes that they were hearing a number of misrepresentations and that they will carefully read the record in this case,” attorney Shannon Minter told The Advocate.

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Skeptical judges grill Trump government lawyers on logic of ‘meaningless process’ in trans military ban

“It’s just moving paper around. There’s no chance that one of the plaintiffs could continue to serve," Judge Judith Rogers told government lawyers.

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As LGBTQ+ people go back into the closet under Trump, the Human Rights Campaign reveals plan to fight back

Parents hide who they are at their children’s schools, workers shrink themselves to keep their jobs, and couples think twice before holding hands on the street, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson said.

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Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Billy Porter says work is drying up for Black & queer artists in Trump's America

The award-winning actor and activist says artists are losing ground as No Kings protests take aim at Trump’s agenda.

Record-breaking ‘No Kings’ protests expected as nationwide marches near

With more than 3,100 events planned, organizers say turnout could exceed earlier protests that drew millions.

Donald Trump mocks transgender people in Oval Office meeting with Canadian PM, whose child is nonbinary

Mark Carney sat silently as the U.S. president went on an anti-trans diatribe.

Ric Grenell to step down as Kennedy Center president after controversial tenure

The Trump ally who took control of the Kennedy Center during last year’s leadership overhaul is expected to step down Monday.

Donald Trump accepts Correspondents’ Dinner invitation, declaring himself 'one of the greatest presidents’

His attendance at this year's White House Correspondents' Association event comes amid his administration's unprecedented war on the media.

Trump uses State of the Union to demonize transgender kids and their families

The president highlighted the story of a teenager in Virginia to call for a "ban" on affirming trans kids.

Renee Good’s family will testify about ICE killing in Congress today

Brent Ganger and Luke Ganger, Good’s brothers, were added to the speaking lineup just a day before the hearing.

Trump DOJ lied to D.C. federal appeals court about trans military ban, lawyers say in stunning filing

“We hope the court recognizes that they were hearing a number of misrepresentations and that they will carefully read the record in this case,” attorney Shannon Minter told The Advocate.

‘We keep us safe’: Thousands of LGBTQ+ activists and organizers gathered in D.C. for equality

Activists and organizers convened at the Creating Change conference at the Washington Hilton in D.C. to expand LGBTQ+ rights, build power, and increase representation in American society.

JD Vance rages about ‘radical gender ideology’ while white supremacists march along National Mall

Vance attacked abortion access and LGBTQ-inclusion.

Skeptical judges grill Trump government lawyers on logic of ‘meaningless process’ in trans military ban

“It’s just moving paper around. There’s no chance that one of the plaintiffs could continue to serve," Judge Judith Rogers told government lawyers.

As LGBTQ+ people go back into the closet under Trump, the Human Rights Campaign reveals plan to fight back

Parents hide who they are at their children’s schools, workers shrink themselves to keep their jobs, and couples think twice before holding hands on the street, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson said.

Previously celebrated transgender activist sentenced to federal prison for D.C. nonprofit fraud

Ruby Corado may be deported back to El Salvador after she finishes serving her time.

Virginia ICE agents nab gay Panamanian immigrant at routine check-in, man’s U.S. citizen husband says

Elias Perez-Zuazo was taken into ICE custody in December after arriving at an agency office for a scheduled appointment he had attended without incident in prior years.

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The award-winning actor and activist says artists are losing ground as No Kings protests take aim at Trump’s agenda.

With more than 3,100 events planned, organizers say turnout could exceed earlier protests that drew millions.

Mark Carney sat silently as the U.S. president went on an anti-trans diatribe.

The Trump ally who took control of the Kennedy Center during last year’s leadership overhaul is expected to step down Monday.

His attendance at this year's White House Correspondents' Association event comes amid his administration's unprecedented war on the media.

The president highlighted the story of a teenager in Virginia to call for a "ban" on affirming trans kids.

Brent Ganger and Luke Ganger, Good’s brothers, were added to the speaking lineup just a day before the hearing.

“We hope the court recognizes that they were hearing a number of misrepresentations and that they will carefully read the record in this case,” attorney Shannon Minter told The Advocate.

Activists and organizers convened at the Creating Change conference at the Washington Hilton in D.C. to expand LGBTQ+ rights, build power, and increase representation in American society.

Vance attacked abortion access and LGBTQ-inclusion.

“It’s just moving paper around. There’s no chance that one of the plaintiffs could continue to serve," Judge Judith Rogers told government lawyers.

Parents hide who they are at their children’s schools, workers shrink themselves to keep their jobs, and couples think twice before holding hands on the street, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson said.

Ruby Corado may be deported back to El Salvador after she finishes serving her time.

Elias Perez-Zuazo was taken into ICE custody in December after arriving at an agency office for a scheduled appointment he had attended without incident in prior years.