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Kentucky couldn't pass a single anti-LGBTQ+ bill this session — and it's not alone

"It’s clear that the anti-LGBTQ+ agenda is starting to fail, both in Kentucky and across the country."

Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Just Passed in House After Emotional Debate

The state's House voted 69-47 in favor of the bill. 

Kentucky bill threatens to take custody of trans kids using ‘wrong’ school bathroom

The proposed bill would amend current law challenged in federal court.

Second Ill. GOP State Rep Supports Marriage Equality

The bill, which has already been passed by the state Senate, is within about a dozen votes of the 60 needed to pass the House.

California senate passes same-sex marriage bill

The California state senate approved a bill Friday that would allow same-sex couples to legally marry, making this the second time in two years that both houses of the California state legislature have passed a marriage equality bill, according to a press release from Equality California.

Anti-LGBT 'Religious Freedom' Bill Heads to Miss. Gov.

The state House gave final approval to the bill, which would allow for widespread discrimination by citing religious beliefs about marriage, sexuality, and gender.

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House rejects constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, ending congressional debate on the issue for another year.

Three Out Democrats Helped GOP House Pass Syrian Refugee Limits

The House said no to Syrian immigrants in a vote over a controversial bill.

Chuck Schumer: Senate Will Vote on Marriage Equality This Week

The Senate Majority Leader has made a commitment to the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect marriage equality in federal law.

About 60 Percent of Americans Favor Passing Marriage Equality Law

The poll comes after the House voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act to protect marriage equality.

House Passes Bill to Protect Marriage Equality; Will Senate Follow?

The bill is aimed at protecting equal marriage rights no matter what the Supreme Court does.

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Tammy Baldwin to Marco Rubio: Marriage Equality Bill Is Not 'Stupid'

Baldwin clapped back at her Senate colleague after he called the Respect for Marriage Act a "stupid waste of time." 

Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.

Democrats Demand That Biden, Leaders Reject Anti-LGBTQ+ Riders in Any Funding Bill

Amid a looming government shutdown, over 160 lawmakers advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in 2024 appropriations discussions.

White House Announces Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the option during Thursday’s White House press briefing.