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Black Latine trans woman Ra'Lasia Wright fatally shot in Minneapolis

She was one of at least 31 trans Americans who died by violence in 2024.

Target Supports Marriage Equality Through Federal Suit

Target joined an amicus brief this week supporting marriage equality in two federal lawsuits.

Appeals Court: No Nebraska Marriage Equality Yet

Although the state's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down Monday, Nebraska's same-sex couples will have to keep waiting to walk down the aisle.

Federal judge indicates Equality Riders arrested at West Point may avert trial

A federal judge says he hopes charges against members of the Equality Ride, arrested in April when they entered the grounds of West Point to protest "don't ask, don't tell," can be resolved without going to trial.

Congress Pledges More Money to DOMA Fight

The House of Representatives' spending to defend the federal ban on marriage equality may reach $3 million.

Antigay Alabama Judge Scolds RBG on 'Judicial Ethics'

The state jurist, who advised officials to ignore a federal court ruling on marriage equality, wants the federal justice to be impeached for officiating a same-sex wedding.

Legal Effort Launched Against N.C.'s Hateful Law

The ACLU, Lambda Legal, and Equality NC are announcing a federal challenge to the legislation known as HB 2 on Monday.

U.S. cities score big in LGBTQ+ equality despite wave of discriminatory state laws

A record number of cities achieved a perfect Municipal Equality Index score in 2024.

Mark Sanford Has Federalism Answer for Marriage Equality

The former governor who left office in disgrace is challenged for hypocrisy on judging others.

Op-ed: Federal Equality, Nothing More, Nothing Less

As the next session of Congress begins, Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin explains why LGBT activists are gearing up to support a new piece of legislation.

WATCH: Idaho GOP Desperate to Halt Marriage Equality

A novel solution to the so-called gay marriage problem: wipe out large swaths of the federal court system.

PHOTOS: Protests Flank Virginia's First Marriage Hearing

Flanked by pro- and anti-equality protestors, the first of two cases hoping to strike down Virginia's ban on marriage equality was heard at the federal courthouse today in Norfolk, Va.

North Carolina's 'don't say gay' law and anti-trans sports statute challenged by activists

The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, saying these statutes violate federal law.

Utah Groups Hope to Bridge Religious and LGBTQ+ Communities

The Mormon Church recently voiced support for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would federally protect marriage equality. 

Federal Judge: No Marriage Equality in Puerto Rico

The stunning ruling says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision does not apply in the territory.

Yes, Alabama Must Obey Federal Courts on Marriage

'The choice should be simple,' a federal judge tells antigay Alabama officials claiming they don't know whether to abide by state or federal court rulings.

Marriage Equality Is Now Federal Law After President Biden Signs Act

The legislation will keep marriage equality the law of the land no matter what the Supreme Court does.

Steve King's Anti-Marriage Equality Plan: Don't Let Federal Courts Rule

The far-right Iowa Republican congressman has introduced a bill to strip federal courts of jurisdiction in marriage cases.

STUDY: Local Campaigns Give Momentum to Nationwide Equality

A new report from the Equality Federation Institute outlines the historic strides made in LGBT equality throughout 2012.

Chad Griffin: We Must Fight for the National Equality Bill

The president of the Human Rights Campaign explains why a federal LGBT equality bill must pass Congress.