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Texas attorney general tells state agencies to ignore court orders on gender marker changes

Brad Pritchett, interim CEO of Equality Texas, said the move would “jeopardize the safety of the nearly 100 thousand trans people” who live in Texas.

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

“Good doctors serve and advocate for their patients, whoever they are,” one of the doctors said in a statement. “We cannot uphold an oath to Do No Harm if our training and research are politicized.”

DOJ drops suit alleging Utah discriminated against trans inmate

The state's Attorney General Derek Brown credits President Donald Trump for the decision and a new attitude from the federal prosecutors.

Utah legislature passes a restrictive anti-transgender college student housing plan law

Under the legislation, trans students would be banned from nearly all single-sex facilities that are aligned with their gender identities.

California man sentenced in killing beloved drag queen and singer Curtis Marsh

The popular hair stylist and performer was brutally stabbed to death in his apartment in 2023.

Rubio exempts PEPFAR's HIV relief from Trump's spending pause

The new Secretary of State Marco Rubio's waiver ensures PEPFAR's vital HIV/AIDS relief continues despite Trump's aid freeze, but the exclusion of gender identity programs raises concerns.

Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups

One emotional critic said the bill will be used as a "sword and not a shield" to attack othered groups.

California judge approves landmark settlement for discharged LGBTQ+ veterans' discharge upgrades

The settlement could impact over 35,000 veterans receiving less-than-honorable discharges under the military’s old "don’t’ ask, don’t tell" and earlier anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

Seven suspects charged with torture, killing of trans man Sam Nordquist appeared in court

All seven pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include forcing two children aged 7 and 12 to take part in the torture.

Prosecutors say kids forced to torture trans man

Seven defendants have been indicted on first-degree murder and other charges but not a hate crime.

Kim Davis is back in court because she doesn't want to pay a gay couple

The former Kentucky county clerk went to jail rather than issue marriage licenses to a gay couple, and now she's gunning to overturn marriage equality in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Department of Justice LGBTQ+ group disbands, fearing for 'the protection of all members' in Trump's admin

An unnamed LGBTQ+ staffer described the new climate in the Department of Justice as "extraordinarily alarming" since Trump took office.

Gay January 6 rioter doesn't want Donald Trump's pardon; says he deserves punishment

A former MAGA supporter, Jason Riddle now says President Donald Trump is a "narcissistic bully."

Queer Venezuelan deported and 'disappeared' over mischaracterized tattoos, lawyer says

ICE agents claimed the tattoos signified membership in the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, but his lawyers say they have deported an innocent artist.

Kentucky Republicans pass veto-proof bill protecting conversion therapy

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear previously called out conversion therapy after he signed the executive order against it last year.

NPR reverses course after advising Ari Shapiro to skip Pride event

NPR has been under increased fire from the Trump administration and fellow Republicans, with some looking to defund the network entirely.

Protesters unveil giant Pride flag in response to Utah's new bill trying to ban it

Critics called the anti-Pride flag bill "blatantly unconstitutional" and "un-American."

Court rules against antigay bakery in California

Eileen and Mireya Rodriguez-Del Rio visited Tastries Bakery in California to purchase a cake for their wedding but were refused by the bakery's staff.

Trump’s Department of Education wants NCAA to strip awards, records from trans student-athletes

The NCAA earlier bowed to Trump’s request to ban trans student-athletes from competing in sports aligned with their gender identity.

Florida trial started for man who killed gay neighbor in a dog park

Gerald Declan Radford admits he gunned down John 'Walt' Lay in a Florida dog park but claims the unarmed gay man orchestrated his death.