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Republicans' unprecedented anti-LGBTQ+ attacks highlighted in new HRC Congressional Scorecard

But Democrats and independents were able to turn back these efforts.

Texas A&M's LGBTQ Studies minor and 4-H club targeted by Republican lawmakers

Republican politicians are targeting the school’s LGBTQ Studies minor and other programs over the inclusion of queer and Black perspectives.

Texas GOP Censures Congressman Over Supporting Marriage Equality

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the only Texas Republican to support the Respect for Marriage Act.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches More Attacks on Trans Community

Paxton is investigating an Austin hospital to see if it provides gender-affirming care to children and objecting to the dismissal of charges brought against a trans protester.

Rep. Mark Takano on How to Fight Back Against Anti-Asian Racism

Our community cannot be silent, says Takano, the first gay Asian person in Congress.

Republican Sen. Roger Marshall seeks to block Biden ban on anti-trans discrimination in health care

The GOP senator doesn't think a ban on sex discrimination in health care should include gender identity, and he's making some baseless assertions to argue his case.

Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments​

Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.

Transphobic Voices Elevated in Media Coverage of Equality Act

Several media outlets failed to include any LGBTQ+ voices, while some quoted transphobic rhetoric without context, a GLAAD analysis finds.

House Republicans Schedule ‘Mean-Spirited’ Hearing on Gender-Affirming Care

House Republicans are continuing their party’s culture war against the LGBTQ+ community.

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Women Are Calling Out Roy Moore as a Pervert With #MeAt14

Celebrities are posting photos of themselves at age 14, in order to highlight the horrific accusations that the Republican candidate made sexual advances on teens.

N.C. Gov. Signs HB 2 Compromise Despite Criticism From LGBT Groups

The Human Rights Campaign and the American Civil Liberties Union both opposed the compromise.

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Dem Missouri Senate Candidate Flubs Trans Rights Position

Trudy Busch Valentine, running in the Democratic primary for Missouri's open U.S. Senate seat, has had difficulty articulating her position on transgender rights.

Pride Has Always Been a Protest

As Los Angeles, Washington, and other cities prepare for marches Sunday, it's enlightening to remember Pride's roots.

26 Football Players Who Came Out of the Closet

Here's a list of gay players who made it to the end zone.