Exploiting a Health Care Emergency to Restrict Reproductive Rights
It's a shameful power play, writes Julianna S. Gonen of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
April 23 2020 2:48 PM
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'50 Years, 50 Heroes': Kate Kendell Honors Roberta Achtenberg
The current executive director of NCLR honors prioneering out politician and former executive director Roberta Achtenberg for The Advocate's 50th anniversary.
November 20 2017 11:23 AM
Here's How to Ban Ex-Gay Therapy in Your State
The National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Human Rights Campaign have drafted a model bill.
October 20 2015 5:30 AM
Meet Obama's Newest Trans Appointee: Attorney Shannon Minter
Shannon Price Minter will take his new post in the Obama administration following years of big legal wins that have advanced LGBT rights nationwide.
June 09 2015 2:28 PM
Op-ed: The U.N.'s Collective Gasp on Conversion Therapy
Last week the United Nations demanded to know how the United States could permit conversion therapy.
November 17 2014 6:00 AM
Federal Court Upholds New Jersey's Ban on 'Ex-Gay' Therapy
A federal district judge ruled Friday that licensed therapists do not have a constitutional right to practice the scientifically discredited therapy that aims to turn gay people straight.
November 09 2013 8:08 AM
Against All Odds: The Resilience of LGBTQ+ Mothers and Parents
"Despite all these obstacles, LGBTQ+ mothers and nonbinary parents fight for the dignity and respect that all families deserve."
March 08 2022 7:00 PM
National Center for Lesbian Rights Leader on Making a Movement for All
Imani Rupert-Gordon will take the helm at the venerable organization, NCLR announced today.
December 17 2019 10:00 AM
Is Marriage Equality Truly Safe?
The president-elect says the issue is "settled," but many of Trump's allies are still clamoring to overturn last year's Supreme Court case. How much should we worry?
November 14 2016 12:02 AM
Hillary Clinton Offers an 'Awesome Gay Agenda'
The Democratic presidential front-runner outlines what she plans to do for LGBT Americans if elected.
December 17 2015 8:37 PM
Op-ed: How We'll End 'Conversion Therapy' in Four Years Flat
Samantha Ames of the National Center for Lesbian Rights is determined to wipe 'ex-gay' and 'ex-trans' programs from the planet.
May 26 2015 6:00 AM
Wyoming Couples Sue for Marriage Equality
Four couples and the statewide group Wyoming Equality filed the suit in a state court Wednesday.
March 06 2014 3:46 PM
Idaho Couples Sue for Marriage Equality
Four couples say Idaho's ban violates their rights under the U.S. Constitution.
November 08 2013 3:34 PM
LGBTQ+ Parenting Pioneers Share Tips for Queer Families in Live Event
Have no fear -- help for queer families is here! A free webinar this weekend will provide wisdom from some LGBTQ+ parenting pioneers.
May 11 2021 6:30 PM
For First Time, Three National LGBTQ Orgs Will Have Black Leaders
Imani Rupert-Gordon, Alphonso David, and Kierra Johnson are the new faces of queer activism.
February 02 2021 6:45 PM
Another LGBT Rights Victory at the Supreme Court
The court won't review an Arizona decision recognizing a woman as the legal parent of a child she and her wife conceived through assisted reproduction.
February 26 2018 7:44 AM
Groundbreaking Complaint to FTC: Ban Conversion Therapy
Find out why the Human Rights Campaign, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the Southern Poverty Law Center are asking the Federal Trade Commission to step in and end 'ex-gay' therapy.
February 24 2016 3:14 AM
Same-Sex Couples Demand Birth Certificate Recognition in Florida
Failing to list both parents is clearly unconstitutional, so a federal court should order the state to do so without a trial, the couples say.
December 14 2015 5:06 PM
In Wake of Rentboy Arrests, Decriminalize Sex Work?
A statement by LGBT groups calling for such decriminalization was retweeted this afternoon.
August 25 2015 11:13 PM
Trans Man Fired for Refusing to Wear 'Women's Clothes'
A week into his job for First Tower Loan, Tristan Broussard says he was told to sign a form saying he would dress and act like a 'female' at work.
April 14 2015 2:55 PM