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Republicans strip Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ elected official of leadership role

Davante Lewis tells The Advocate about his removal as vice chairman on Louisiana's Public Service Commission, which he believes was racially and politically motivated.

As School Relents, La. Lesbian Receives Custom Tux for Prom

Claudetteia Love earned recognition for speaking out about her school's discriminatory policy -- and now she'll be dancing in style with a custom-made suit from LGBT clothiers.

Mike Johnson Said He Wanted to Revisit Supreme Court Decision That Legalized Gay Sex

He's voiced support of SCOUTS also reviewing decisions on marriage equality and contraception use.

Kentucky County Clerk Sued Over Denial of Marriage Licenses

Two same-sex and two opposite-sex couples filed the suit Thursday against Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who had ceased issuing marriage licenses. Meanwhile, a Tennessee county sees an exodus of officials opposed to marriage equality.

DeRay Mckesson Sues Police for 'Unconstitutional' Arrest

The out activist's federal class action lawsuit that demands all Baton Rouge protestors' arrest records be expunged, and their court costs reimbursed by the state. 

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WATCH: Missouri's Marriage Ban Heads to Court Today

A state judge will hear oral arguments for and against Missouri's constitutional amendment prohibiting the recognition of legal same-sex marriages in a court in Jackson County today.

Original Intent of Indiana-Type Laws Has Been Warped

Originally, "Religious Freedom Restoration" acts were championed by liberal-leaning politicians and organizations.

Louisiana Republicans Overturn Veto on Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Gov. Edwards sustained his veto of two other anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

Who Is Jeff Landry, the Newly Elected, Antigay Louisiana Governor?

Landry, currently the state's attorney general, has opposed LGBTQ+ rights even though he has a gay brother, and he pushed for Louisiana's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.

Equal Marriage Recognition Suits Filed in La., Mo.

LGBT organizations are taking aim at discriminatory marriage laws in two traditionally conservative states.

Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List

As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.

Republican AGs ask SCOTUS to uphold anti-trans sports laws

Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.

Who's Next? The Marriage Equality Waiting Room

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

Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Davante Lewis talks to The Advocate ahead of a vote to remove him from his vice chairman role on Louisiana's Public Service Commission — all for defending former HHS official Dr. Rachel Levine.

Louisiana Advances 'Don't Say LGBTQ+,' Forced De-Transition Bills

The bills could soon go to Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Indiana Lawmakers Override Governor to Enact Anti-Trans Sports Law

The ACLU of Indiana has already filed suit against the new law.

Judge Rules West Virginia Trans Girl Can Try Out for Girls' Sports

The federal judge blocked the state from enforcing its trans-exclusionary school sports law against 11-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson.

Hagel: Full National Guard To Recognize Gay Couples

Less than two months after the Defense Department launched an inquiry into how to recognize same-sex couples, each National Guard organization is now falling in line to observe the policy.

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Trans Boy Sues Tennessee Over Exclusionary Sports Law

The state is violating the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes, says the suit filed by Luc Esquivel and his parents.