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Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment

The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.

Texas Social Workers Can Now Refuse Services to LGBTQ+ Clients

The rule change, which also discriminates against clients with disabilities, sparked outrage.

Tennessee's Controversial Sex Worker Law Discriminates Against Those With HIV: DOJ

The law is the subject of a separate lawsuit from sex workers living with HIV.

Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.

LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles

The Trevor Project’s latest study highlights increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities, emphasizing the need for inclusive mental health support and affirming environments.

DOJ Accuses Property Manager of Physically Harassing Gay Tenant

The Department of Justice says the tenant suffered physical and verbal harassment for being a gay man with a disability.

How to pick the next Supreme Court justices

Where will the next Supreme Court justice stand on gay equality? At this point, no one knows. However, here are some general guidelines as the battle for the bench begins to heat up

Florida College Enters Deal with Department of Education Over Its Alleged Civil Rights Violations

New College of Florida has been undergoing a conservative makeover since January, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis installed a conservative majority on the board of trustees that led to the appointment of a new president.

Texas Kills Policy Allowing Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Social Work

The reversal comes just two weeks after Texas legalized social worker discrimination against LGBTQ+ clients.

How This Trans Director Created 'Spaces' for LGBTQ+ and Disabled Folks

Dominick Evans chats with The Advocate about directing the music video "Spaces," which centers folks from the disabled community in places they're often left out of. 

Woman's Lawsuit Challenges Trans Exclusions in ADA

Continuing her years-long battle, Kate Lynn Blatt has now argued that not having her gender identity accommodated at work violated her rights under federal disability laws.

Utah violated rights of trans woman inmate who performed surgery on herself, DOJ finds

The Utah corrections department strongly disagreed with the finding, saying it was “blindsided” by the timing and had been working to resolve identified issues.

Ad Council Launches Pro-LGBT Campaign

Major brands like Coke and Pepsi band together to eliminate bias.

A Day to Honor LGBT People With Disabilities

The 20th International Day of Persons With Disabilities honors a group that includes many LGBT people.

D.C. Corrections Officer Sues Department Over Antigay Harassment

A 24-year veteran corrections officer says his superiors repeatedly ignored his complaints of discrimination and intimidation from his fellow officers and from incarcerated people. 

Questions about Alito

The answers remain shrouded, but here's a brief guide to the questions we as LGBT people need to be asking in order to judge whether President George W. Bush's Supreme Court nominee will support or block our rights