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Chess Governing Body Bars Trans Women From Women's Competitions

This is an insult to both transgender and cisgender women, activists say.

Six GOP Candidates Pledge to Discriminate

The candidates are endorsing the First Amendment Defense Act, which would prohibit the federal government from stopping discrimination by people or businesses.

Far-Right Groups Spout Lies About Trans Kids Leading Up to Election

The worst offenders include America First Legal, run by former Trump aide Stephen Miller (pictured), and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.

Steve Bannon Praises Putin and Texas for Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions

The disgraced Trump ally loves homophobes and transphobes.

Anti-Trans Ads Against Biden Incite Fury

The ads make misleading claims about gender-confirmation procedures and say trans athletes will destroy girls' sports.

Fact check: JD Vance falsely claims Tim Walz signed bill to let Minnesota 'kidnap kids' and 'trans them'

The bill actually modifies the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, allowing the state to take jurisdiction over custody cases in custody disputes between two parents.

Here's how Project 2025's anti-transgender policies could impact all families

The vision for Trump’s second term in the White House purports to protect families — but its anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is centered in exclusion.

Right-Wingers Panic Over Equality Act: 'Bill Threatens Women, Religion'

The far right is trotting out scare tactics about transgender people and "anti-Christian bias."

Cheney Feud Over Marriage Equality Staged for Public?

It's not out of the question, says leading equality foe Maggie Gallagher, who also used a recent radio appearance to assert once again that same-sex marriage is 'going to hurt a lot of children.'

NOM's New Attack on Trans Students: Nudity Trumps Sincerity

The antigay National Organization for Marriage focuses on the genitalia of transgender students in California in its latest fundraising pitch.

Here’s all the insanity from day two of the Republican National Convention

It will get even wilder as the final night on Thursday approaches.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups Back New Kids Online Safety Act: Report

The previous iteration of KOSA made it to Congress in 2022 before it was dropped after it faced criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and digital rights advocates.

Catholics for Trump Coalition Loaded With Anti-LGBTQ Extremists

The leaders of the new group are out of step with most U.S. Catholics, says the Human Rights Campaign.

'Transgender biological men': Sherrod Brown’s Ohio ad signals the danger of Dems hesitating on trans rights

The ad is the second one from a Democratic candidate in a swing state responding to an onslaught of anti-trans advertising.

How Chase Strangio Became the Face of the Legal Battle for Trans Rights

Over the past decade, the ACLU lawyer has been mounting an all-angles 24/7 defense of LGBTQ+ rights.

Republicans Advocate Transphobic, Authoritarian ‘Project 2025’’ Even After Election Failures

Elections in Ohio and Virginia demonstrated a shift away from extreme right-wing agendas as a Heritage Foundation’s plan called "Project 2025" faces scrutiny for its authoritarianism and controversial stance on transgender people’s existence.

Log Cabin Endorses a Homophobe Over a Black Woman in Georgia Gov. Race

Log Cabin Georgia never endorsed a gubernatorial candidate before, but this year they put their weight behind Brian Kemp, while attacking Stacey Abrams.

What is the Heritage Foundation, the group behind the terrifying Republican Project 2025 agenda?

The group exerts incredible influence in conservative circles and national politics.