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What states are voting on marriage equality on Tuesday?

Marriage equality may be settled law, but some states still have discriminatory amendments in their constitutions.

Gay Asian-American Lawmaker Sacked From Business Committee

California Assemblymember Evan Low had chaired the committee for the past five years. 

Gender-neutral toy aisles required under new law in California

California out Assemblymember Evan Low said he was inspired to introduce this bill by an 8-year-old girl who asked, “Why should a store tell me what a girl’s shirt or toy is?”

California Advances Two Pro-LGBT Bills

One would enact a ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBT laws, the other provide for gender-neutral restroom access.

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How the Stain of Prop. 8 May Be Removed From California

It would repeal the anti-marriage equality language of the infamous Proposition 8.

California Outlaws 'Stealthing,' Mandates Gender-Neutral Toy Sections

The two laws are the first of their kind in the country.

Gay California Lawmaker Joins Grindr to Campaign Against Recall

Low posted his Grindr profile on Twitter, urging Californians to vote against recalling LGBTQ+ ally Gov. Gavin Newsom.  

Victory Fund Asks Gov. Newsom to Appoint LGBTQ+ Replacement for Harris

There has never been an out LGBTQ+ senator from California.

Proposed Amendment Would Officially End Prop. 8

Despite being overturned, the proposition’s hateful language remains in the California Constitution.

Number of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials at Record High — But Many More Needed

LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.

Equality California Selects Tony Hoang as Executive Director

Hoang, who has been with Equality California since 2009, will succeed Rick Chavez Zbur when Zbur steps down at the end of this year.

California Blocks Travel to North Carolina Over Anti-LGBT Law

It's yet another blow to the Tar Heel State.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

California Isn't Having N.C.'s State-Sanctioned Bigotry

The world's eighth-largest economy looks ready to divest itself from the Tar Heel State.

Banning Conversion Therapy Will Save Lives

Conversion therapy denies people their identity, and that's why it must end, writes transgender musician Ryan Cassata.

100 LGBTQ Groups, Leaders Urge White House to Condemn Brunei's New Law

Every major LGBTQ rights group was joined alongside prominent elected officials and religious leaders to denounce the Sultan's law allowing the stoning of queer people. 

California Lawmaker Admits Using Slur for Gay Colleague

Assemblymember Cristina Garcia, already accused of sexual harassment, is facing more fire now.

Why California's Ban on Travel to N.C. Remains in Effect

The nation's largest state will not abide by discrimination, Assemblyman Evan Low writes.