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A royal love story: India's first out gay prince and his American husband

Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.

New book tracks 50 years of landmark LGBTQ+ legal battles

Making the Case for Equality, featuring a foreword by author Roxane Gay, celebrates 50 years of Lambda Legal's advocacy for LGBTQ+ civil rights.

How Chase Strangio Became the Face of the Legal Battle for Trans Rights

Over the past decade, the ACLU lawyer has been mounting an all-angles 24/7 defense of LGBTQ+ rights.

Lambda Legal Takes Trans Youth Rights Battle to Appeals Court

The group wants a lower court ruling in favor of Drew Adams's right to use the boys' restroom affirmed.

Two-year legal battle ends with man receiving partner's benefits

One man's fight for the pension benefits left by his same-sex partner of 51 years has resulted in a change of policy at his partner's labor union that will improve not only his life but the lives of thousands of other union members.

Rome protest heats up battle over legal rights for unmarried, same-sex couples

Tens of thousands of people plan to rally Saturday in Rome to protest a bill that would give legal recognition to unmarried couples, including same-sex ones, fueling a debate that has split Italy amid calls by Pope Benedict XVI to defend the "traditional family."

Transgender Youth Face Hurdles Getting Gender-Affirming Care Even When It's Legal

Legal battles and provider concerns can complicate access to gender-affirming care.

How 11 Competitive AG Races Could Shape LGBTQ+, Abortion Rights

Republican attorneys general have been at the forefront of legal battles with President Joe Biden's administration.

The Groundwork For a Supreme Court Case on Gender-Affirming Care Is Being Laid Now

The legal battle around transgender rights has shifted dramatically. Here's why — and what could come next.

Kentucky homophobe Kim Davis, who denied gay couples marriage licenses, must pay over $360,000

After a lengthy legal battle, Kim Davis owes more than $360,000 for violating the constitutional rights of a gay couple.

Two Trans Men Come Away With Major Court Victories

Two of the country's most well-known trans men were recently involved in separate but similar legal battles involving the validity of their marriages.

North Carolina restaurant countersues anti-drag protesters over ‘groomer’ and ‘pedophile’ smears

In a heated legal battle, East Frank Superette & Kitchen is defending its drag events against false allegations of child grooming.

Rachel Levine’s Emails Released in Alabama Transgender Care Case

The decision marks a pivotal moment in the legal battle over Alabama’s ban on transgender medical care for minors, with potential national implications.

Iowa judge denies lawmakers' request to intervene in same-sex marriage case

A judge in Des Moines denied a request by 25 lawmakers Wednesday to intervene in a legal battle over the state's ban on same-sex marriages.

WATCH: Texas Trans Widow Wins Court Fight

A Texas court sided with the widow of a fallen fireighter in her legal battle with his ex-wife and his mother, by once again validating her marriage. 

New Emails Reveal Kesha's Team Called Her Abusive and 'Too Much to Handle' (Video)

Evidence in her ongoing legal battle with Dr. Luke is contained in emails from the singer's management team, which called Kesha "out of control," "abusive" and "irrational."

NCLR earns it's stripes

The 28-year-old National Center for Lesbian Rights and its executive director, Kate Kendell, are building nationwide respect for their work on key legal battles

Phoenix Drops 'Walking While Trans' Charges for Monica Jones

While Monica Jones and her supporters are celebrating the end of her legal battle, they say the decision has allowed Phoenix to avoid a constitutional challenge to its vague 'manifesting prostitution' laws.

Trans Six-Year-Old Is Argentina's Youngest to Amend Gender on Birth Certificate

A six-year-old girl who was assigned male at birth won her legal battle to change her national ID card and birth certificate to reflect her accurate gender.

Media Matters Sues Far-Right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

In a pivotal legal battle over free speech, Media Matters confronts Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in federal court, alleging unconstitutional retaliation in response to their reporting on social media platform X.