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Jussie Smollett’s homophobic hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.

Trump Hopes for a Chance to Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court

Or Anthony Kennedy, sources say, as both LGBT-supportive jurists are in their 80s.

Federal Judge Refuses to Block Illinois School's Trans-Inclusive Policy

No harm has come to anyone by allowing trans students access to facilities appropriate for their gender identity, the judge rules.

Senate Committee Sets Date for ENDA Vote

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has scheduled a vote on the antidiscrimination bill 14 days after the Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage.

Meet the First Republican Cosponsor of the Equality Act

But the bill is 'not perfect in its current form,' says Dold, who implies he may want broader religious exemptions.

Likely Trump Supreme Court Pick a 'Religious Liberty' Champion

Neil Gorsuch lacks much of a record on LGBT rights, but his record in "religious objections" cases is cause for concern.

Federal Judge Grants Benefits to Lesbian Widow

A same-sex marriage in Canada was upheld as valid in Illinois.

Black Trans Woman Sues Circle K for Discrimination, Harassment

Judi Brown says she was subjected to transphobic and racial harassment at a Circle K store in Illinois.

Marco Rubio Vows to Roll Back Trans Protections

The Republican candidate for president also promises to nominate justices to the Supreme Court who oppose marriage equality.

GOPers Urge High Court to Uphold Anti-LGBTQ Bias; Dems Beg to Differ

State attorneys general differ according to party in briefs filed in the employment discrimination cases to be heard by the Supreme Court.

Trump Nominates Gay Conservative to Federal Appeals Court

Some right-wingers are objecting to Patrick J. Bumatay's nomination to the Ninth Circuit, but he's a conservative.

Indiana's Discrimination Against LGBTQ Families Must Stop, Court Rules

An appeals court ruled against the state's refusal to list both same-sex spouses on birth certificates.

Indiana Must Recognize Another Lesbian Couple's Marriage

The state agreed to recognize the marriage of a terminally ill woman and her wife; it has already recognized the union of two women in a similar situation.

Alabama Wants License to Discriminate in Adoption

The measure would let faith-based agencies, even those that receive public funds, turn away same-sex couples or others who offend the agency's religious beliefs.

Right Wing Wants Judge Booted from Marriage Case Because She Is a Lesbian

Antigay activists are once again claiming that a gay judge is incapable of ruling in a case about same-sex marriage.

Mombian: 2013 a Year of Progress for LGBT Parents, Families

Blogger Dana Rudolph summarizes the highs and lows of the last year for LGBT parents and families.