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Joe Biden celebrates 200th judicial confirmation paving the way for more LGBTQ+ judges

His administration hopes to set a new record soon.

WATCH: Trans Refugee Finally Finds Safety in New Zealand

After months of being rejected for asylum because she had not undergone any gender-confirming surgeries, trans refugee Eliana Rubashkyn says she can finally live as herself in New Zealand.

Dr. Rachel Levine Confirmed to HHS Post, Makes Transgender History

Levine is the first out trans person confirmed by the U.S. Senate to any position and the highest-ranking one ever in the federal government.

Vatican Censors Photo Exhibit of Gay Couples Kissing in Churches

In case anyone thought the Roman Catholic Church was moving toward tolerance, the pope's office demanded the closure of an exhibit showing photos of gay couples kissing inside churches.

Kamala Harris: I'm Not New to Transgender Causes

The presidential candidate talks to the National Center for Transgender Equality about her long record of support.

Breaking Prop 8 Overturned

Judge Vaughn Walker declared California's voter-approved ban on marriage equality unconstitutional in a forceful landmark ruling.

Russia Reiterates Interest in Prisoner Exchange for Brittney Griner

It comes only a day after Brittney Griner's legal team confirmed that the lesbian Basketball star has been moved to a penal colony.

DOJ Files Brief Undermining Protections of Transgender Students

The brief signals that the department, now led by Jeff Sessions, could be changing its stance on the trans-affirming education guidelines issued by the Obama administration.

Gay Couple Wins Right to Marry in Chihuahua

Tony and Tomas first tried to marry April 30.

White House Withdraws Controversial Judicial Nominee Ryan Bounds

His writings on racial, gender, and LGBT issues were out of bounds even for some Republicans.

Forever Mine: Why LGBTQ+ Parents Should Consider Adopting Their Own Children

This National Adoption Month, an attorney for Family Equality highlights a different type of adoption: stepparent, second parent, and confirmatory adoption for LGBTQ+ parents.

NBA Superstar Dwight Howard Outed in Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault

Howard admitted he engaged in a threesome with the plaintiff but says it was consensual and posted a video saying, “Whatever I’m doing in my bedroom is my damn business.”

Yes, Chelsea Manning Tried to Take Her Life

The legal team representing the transgender Wikileaks source says they are relieved to learn that their client survived but still angry that the Army leaked confidential medical information.

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Lawyer Behind Trump's Anti-Trans Policies Confirmed to Federal Appeals Court

Gregory Katsas will serve on the  U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which often rules on presidential orders.

Senate Confirms Notorious Champion of Transphobia as Federal Judge

Stephen Schwartz, yet another of Trump's far-right judicial nominees, gets Senate confirmation.

In a First, Senate Confirms Two Gay Federal Judges

Today marks the first time two out federal judges were confirmed on the same day, and the action makes history in other ways too,

Penn. AG Won't Defend State's Marriage Ban

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said she "cannot ethically defend the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's version of DOMA. I believe it to be wholly unconstitutional."

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Drag queen featured in anti-trans attack ad against Kamala Harris considers suing Trump campaign

Pattie Gonia says that the Republican former president’s campaign used her likeness without permission.

Marriage Equality in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment

New Mexico becomes the 17th state to enact marriage equality, with a unanimous decision by the state's highest court.

Anti-LGBTQ Iranian Regime Promises Retaliation Against U.S.

The threat comes after President Donald Trump ordered a drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani.