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MAGA Republicans Continue to Abuse Funding Bills to Push an Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda

"I’ve seen firsthand how Republicans are using these bills...to target marginalized communities for discrimination and exclusion," writes U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley.

World Bank Cuts Off Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

“Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values," said a statement from the institution.

LGBTQ+ people want to foster or adopt kids, but fear of discrimination stops them (exclusive)

That's among the findings just released from a study by Gallup and the children's charity Kidsave.

Single lesbians are avoided by straight women, but not straight men. Here's why.

A lesbian's relationship status changes things, according to new research.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Can't Exclude Gender-Affirming Care: Court

This includes plans that are self-funded by employers and for which BCBS of Illinois serves as a third-party administrator.

Denying gender-affirming care coverage violates federal law, says appeals court

The 11th Circuit made the ruling in the case of Houston County, Ga., sheriff's deputy Anna Lange.

GoFundMe Shuts Down Fundraiser for Homophobic Rugby Player

Israel Folau wanted $3 million to challenge his termination by Rugby Australia.

Anti-LGBT First Amendment Defense Act Reintroduced in Senate

U.S. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah introduced a new version of the "license to discriminate" bill today.

Education Department Will Protect Students From Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias

Such discrimination is a form of sex discrimination, and the department will protect all students from it, says Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

Republicans Again Try to Use Gov't Funding Bills to Target LGBTQ+ People

Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.

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.

Married Lesbian Couple Rejected From Senior Home

Mary Walsh and Bev Nance are suing St. Louis's Friendship Village over its discriminatory cohabitation policy.

Suit Challenges Florida Medicaid's Exclusion of Gender-Affirming Care

Failure to cover such care is unconstitutional, says a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.

Coca-Cola Covers Swiss Newspapers Urging Voters to Outlaw Homophobia

The soft drink company launched its "Equality Manifesto" in Swiss newspapers ahead of a referendum set for Sunday. 

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a moderate Democrat, called the bill discriminatory and "a solution in search of a problem."

Here's Why Facebook Is Sponsoring Right-Wing CPAC

The social media giant says the Conservative Political Action Conference is just one of a number of events across the ideological spectrum which it sponsors.

8 Countries to Lead LGBTQ-Inclusive Campaign During Qatar World Cup

Homosexuality is currently illegal in Qatar and punishable by up to three years in prison.

J.K. Rowling Returns RFK Award After Org. Calls Out Her Transphobia

Kerry Kennedy expressed extreme disappointment in Rowling's regressive views on gender.

Likely Trump Supreme Court Pick a 'Religious Liberty' Champion

Neil Gorsuch lacks much of a record on LGBT rights, but his record in "religious objections" cases is cause for concern.

Trump Hopes for a Chance to Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court

Or Anthony Kennedy, sources say, as both LGBT-supportive jurists are in their 80s.