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Who Is Joseph Ziegler, the Gay IRS Whistleblower in Hunter Biden Probe?

Initially, there were accusations that Ziegler, as a gay Democrat, was biased toward Biden, but now some Republicans say his identity shows he's fair and reliable in saying the IRS was hampered in the investigation.

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.

Two Dallas Men Plead Guilty in Grindr-Related Hate-Crime Spree

They admitted they used the hookup app to target gay men for robbery and other crimes.

Southern Baptists Votes to Expel LGBTQ-Affirming Church

College Park Baptist Church in North Carolina says it's not even a member of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Ted Cruz Wants to Unmarry You

Republican U.S. senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee have introduced a bill that would nullify same-sex marriages when a legally married couple enters a state without marriage equality.

Gay Missouri Teen Shot 8 Times by Man Because of His Sexuality

Malachi Robinson pleaded guilty to shooting the teenage victim after misleading him into thinking they would have sex.

Gay Man Stuart Delery to Be First Out White House Counsel

Delery's experience includes work in LGBTQ+ rights, such as arguing in court against the Defense of Marriage Act.

DOJ Makes Same-Sex Spousal Benefits Official

Attorney General Eric Holder today formalized the new policy, which will see the U.S. Department of Justice grant broad recognition to legally married same-sex couples.

Will LGBT Youth Be Erased From Crime Victims' Survey?

The Justice Department wants to cease asking some teens about sexual orientation and gender identity in a major survey of crime victims.

Civil rights leaders vow to fight Donald Trump’s ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ assault on DEI (exclusive)

“Donald Trump and his administration are clearly confused about American values,” NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson told The Advocate.

Family of Georgia Trans Inmate Wins $2.2M Wrongful-Death Settlement

Jenna Mitchell's family says prison staff did nothing to prevent her suicide.

Transgender Detainees Face Challenges in Broken Immigration System

Is a government turf war over immigration detention putting transgender lives at risk?

Biden's Justice Dept.: Prisons Must Assure Safety of Trans Inmates

The DOJ filed a statement of interest in Ashley Diamond's case against the Georgia prison system, which she says failed to protect her from sexual assault and denied her health care.

Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney’s hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads

"It's terrifying for young lawyers," Mary Mason said.

We Need Protection From Dangerous Men Like Jeff Sessions

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is fundamentally incapable of seeing LGBTQ people as equals and is intent on dismantling our rights.

New Rules Target Prison Rape Epidemic Facing LGBT Inmates

Advocates praise the new Justice Department standards, though questions remain about separate rules for immigration detention, to be finalized by the Department of Homeland Security.

California Mans Pleads Guilty to Assaulting, Robbing Grindr Hookups

Authorities say Derrick Patterson robbed and assaulted at least 21 men he met on the popular dating and hookup app.

Georgia State Prisons have housed LGBTQ+ inmates in horrific conditions new DOJ report found

A blistering 93-page report from the Department of Justice notes multiple cases of violence and sexual assault against LGBTQ+ incarcerated people across Georgia.

Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana, making it legal with prescriptions

The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed rule that would reclassify how cannabis is scheduled.