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A new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health services

The Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Laphonza Butler and Tina Smith, comes at a time of crisis for LGBTQ+ young people..

Log Cabin Again Licks Trump's Boots But Ignores His True LGBTQ+ Record

In a USA Today op-ed, the organization glosses over the Trump administration's plethora of anti-LGBTQ+ actions.

What Happens When LGBT People Are Priced Out of the Neighborhood?

The LGBT men and women who helped establish the modern identities of cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia are getting pushed out.

Court: Philly Can Make Foster Care Agencies Abide by Antibias Law

The city was within its rights in ending a contract with an agency that wouldn't serve same-sex couples, says a federal judge.

WATCH: Pentagon Pressured to Curb Rogue National Guard Units Denying Gay Spousal Benefits

State National Guards in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oklahoma must extend benefits to married gay and lesbian service members, say two leading congressional Democrats.

Pentagon Will Treat Married Same-Sex Couples Equally

The Department of Defense and Social Security offered clarifications on how each federal agency will treat married same-sex couples in light of the Supreme Court's historic ruling striking down section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.

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SCOTUS Could Rule in LGBTQ+ Rights Case as Early as Tuesday

The case revolves around whether a Catholic foster care agency contracting with the city of Philadelphia has to follow the city's antidiscrimination law.

Couple Takes on Trump Admin in Foster Care Discrimination Suit

Fatma Marouf and Bryn Esplin sued after turned away by a Catholic foster care agency that receives federal funds because they didn't "mirror the Holy Family." 

Court Rules Against Antigay License to Discriminate in Foster Care

The city of Philadelphia was within its rights to end a contract with a foster care agency that won't place children with LGBTQ people, the court ruled.

All LGBTQ Children in Foster Care Are Under Attack

Republicans are going after our most vulnerable.

Some SCOTUS Justices Seem to Support 'Freedom' to Discriminate

In hearing an LGBTQ+ rights case, conservative justices appeared to embrace religious exemptions from antidiscrimination law. 

Gay Rep. Ritchie Torres joins bipartisan demand for investigation into Trump assassination attempt

Democrats and Republicans have called for a congressional investigation into the deadly shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Bill Would Extend Social Security Benefits to All Married Couples

While the gutting of DOMA last year made equal access to Social Security benefits possible for married same-sex couples in states with marriage equality, it didn't change the situation for all gay and lesbian spouses in the U.S.

How a Federal Government Shutdown Will and Won't Affect You

As House Republicans continue to dither and blockade, here's what to expect.

Senate Republicans Introduce 'License to Discriminate' Bill

The bill could allow religious individuals, as well as organizations, to discriminate against married same-sex couples if they claim it violates their faith-based beliefs.

Tax Day 2008: The Cost of Being Gay

Find out all the hidden costs of being gay and what you can do to save money and protect you and your loved ones.

Buttigieg Slams Trump Adoption Decision as 'Huge Step Backward'

The Republican administration said last week adoption services could refuse to place childen with rainbow families.

Limited gender markers add hurdles for nonbinary people

While there has been progress in creating inclusive identity markers on the federal level, some states have tried to restrict ID choices.