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West Virginia Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, With Exceptions

The state is just the latest one to pass such an anti-trans law.

Pennsylvania Gays Rock the Dome

Hundreds of LGBT Pennsylvanians gathered Tuesday at the state capitol to demand passage of a bill that would bar discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and accommodations.

Gays, allies mobilize to protect Oregon laws

A group that has fought antigay initiatives in two states by publicizing petition-signers' names this week extended its efforts to Oregon, where two recently passed LGBT civil rights laws are under attack.

Obama Johnson Karger and Republicans on Gay Issues

President Obama Responds to Candidate Scorecard

With Senate Hearing, Hope for a Jumpstart on ENDA

Advocates for the Employment Non-discrimination Act put the focus on the long overdue legislation during the first Senate hearing in nearly three years, which included historic testimony from a transgender witness.

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Op-ed: Dear John (Boehner)

Why House Speaker John Boehner should allow a vote on ENDA.

House GOP Nominates Paul Ryan for Speaker

The Republicans will submit his nomination to the full House tomorrow, and approval is expected, but it's not a positive development for LGBT Americans.

Uruguay House Approves Marriage Equality

After passing the lower house of Congress 81-18, the marriage equality now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass, and then to President Jose Mujica, who has expressed his support.

Kennedy to Back ENDA in Senate

Massachusetts senator Edward Kennedy will push for a Senate vote this year for the version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that excludes transgender protections, which passed the House in 2007.

Bill to Ban Domestic-Partner Registries Filed in Arkansas

A bill to ban domestic-partnership registries for gay and straight couples was among the deluge of proposals filed in Arkansas on Monday, the last day state lawmakers could file bills for the current legislative session.

Paul Ryan Elected House Speaker

The former vice-presidential candidate won the top spot in the House of Representatives with a comfortable 236 votes. 

Frank Reiterates Support for Sexual Orientation-Only ENDA

Responding to criticism over the House Democratic leadership's potential decision to move forward with a federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act that would cover sexual orientation but not gender identity, Rep. Barney Frank said Thursday that opponents of the bill "can't handle the truth, unfortunately."

Op-ed: What Barney Frank Still Gets Wrong on ENDA

Former congressman Barney Frank is sticking by the decision to exclude transgender workers from protection under ENDA in 2007. Here's why that's still problematic.