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Trump’s conviction is an opportunity to sway independent voters — especially women

Most Americans say they won’t change their votes as a result of Trump’s historic trial, but the verdict could give both parties an opportunity to court independents, a 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll found.

Supreme Court Will Rule on LGBTQ Job Discrimination

The highest court in the U.S. will hear cases October 8 on whether existing federal civil rights law includes LGBTQ people within its protections. 

Fate of Connecticut marriage case in hands of state's high court

The long-simmering question of whether same-sex couples in Connecticut should be allowed to marry is now in the hands of seven state supreme court justices.

Lesbian's Employment Discrimination Case Appealed to Supreme Court

If the high court takes Jameka Evans's case, it will decide whether existing federal law bans sexual orientation discrimination.

SCOTUS Finalist Allison Jones Rushing Interned for Antigay Hate Group

Rushing would be an appalling pick for the high court, and Barbara Lagoa is problematic as well.

U.S. Appeals Court: Businesses Cannot Arbitrarily Fire Trans People

The court ruled in the case of a funeral director fired after she announced her transition.

Attorney General Eric Holder, Defender of LGBT Rights, to Step Down

Holder's tenure as attorney general will be marked by his dedication to civil rights and landmark LGBT cases.

Farewell, My Brother: A Tribute to Jonathan Demme

Jonathan Demme is best known for such blockbuster hits as The Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia, but a documentary on a historic civil rights case may be his most lasting legacy.

Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping

The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.

A Black Lesbian's View on the Trump Years: Jim Crow Is Back

A backlash to recent progress has sent us back 60 years, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.

Donald Trump Found Liable for Sexually Abusing E. Jean Carroll, Ordered to Pay $5 Million

To find Trump liable, the jury had to reach an unanimous verdict.

Op-ed: Celebration With Trepidation

As we've learned with the landmark cases of the civil rights movement, the Supreme Court's decree is often not enough.

Justice Served for the Racist Murderers of Ahmaud Arbery

George Floyd's civil rights trial is up next, and more cases need to go to trial to counter the rising voices of bigotry.

Trans inmates in Florida claim prison officials conducted breast checks, forced haircuts in lawsuit: report

The new policies from Florida prison officials come in response to SB245, which bans gender-affirming care for minors and the use of state funds on any gender-affirming prescriptions or surgical procedures.

Supreme Court Sides Against Same-Sex Couples

Whether they intended or not, the justices sent same-sex couples a message about who is welcome.

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Couple Awarded $2.84 Million After Town Neglects Harassment

A New Jersey gay couple who claim a group of unruly volunteer firefighters threatened and harassed them have been awarded $2.84 million.