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Kids' Book Illustrator Charged Over Notes Saying Trans People Would Shoot Children

Mitchell Watley is accused of posting notes around Juneau, Alaska, with images of a trans flag and rifle and the text “Feeling cute. Might shoot some children.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene Attempts to Make Gender Care for Youth a Crime

A bill GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced Friday would make it a class C felony to provide gender-affirming care to minors.

Washington Gay Man Arrested for Harassing Equality Opponent

A gay man is accused of tearing down a sign opposing Referendum 74, the ballot measure to affirm the state's marriage equality law, and shoving an African-American woman who tried to intervene.

Suit Demands Recognition for 600 Arkansas Marriages

A private attorney has filed a lawsuit seeking state recognition for the estimated 600 same-sex couples who were legally wed during Arkansas's brief equality window last May.

DOJ sues Tennessee over HIV-related discrimination in anti-sex work law

The Justice Department says that the state is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

North Dakota Advances Bill Terming Drag Shows 'Adult' Entertainment

The North Dakota House of Representatives approved a bill putting drag performers in the same category as strippers and limiting the venues for drag shows. It now goes to the Senate.

Biden campaign and LGBTQ+ groups decry Trump’s pick of J.D. Vance as running mate

The Republican U.S. senator from Ohio is an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist.

We Still Prosecute HIV Without Addressing How It's Spread

Michael Johnson's conviction for spreading HIV has been overturned, but the criminal justice system still has not eliminated risk within prisons. 

JD Vance's horrendous record of homophobia and transphobia

Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick hasn't been a senator long — but he's been in the public eye long enough to accrue a strongly anti-LGBTQ+ record.

Tennessee Senate passes bill making 'recruiting' for trans youth care a felony

The bill could have far ranging impacts in Tennessee and outside of the state, and could be broadly used to target health care professionals across state lines.

Investigation Finds FAMU Ignored Hazing Regulations

An investigation launched by the Florida Board of Governors after the hazing-related death of 26-year-old gay drum major Robert Champion, found that Florida A&M University ignored state and local regulations intended to prevent such practices.

Principal Who Banned LGBTQ-Inclusive Book Indicted for Child Porn

A Kentucky grand jury indicted Phillip Todd Wilson on 17 child porn counts.

Jussie Smollett Released on $100,000 Bail

The gay Empire actor appeared alongside family members at a bond hearing regarding his felony charges.

Here are the 28 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

Election Results for LGBT Voters: In The States

The highest profile races are often at the federal level, but state legislatures and city leaders can make a big difference in LGBT lives.

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Hot Sheet: November 15, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: from the sexiest Superman ever to the gay fifth Beatle.

27 Awesome Gifts for Entertainment Buffs

Our selection of entertainment offers serial killers, beloved sleuths, LGBT-friendly toons, and more.