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Kamala Harris: Our One-on-One With the Vice President

As Republicans vehemently attack reproductive and trans rights, the VP sees a linked battle for bodily autonomy.

California Eliminates Rape Statute of Limitations After Cosby Case

In many states, once a certain amount of time has passed, rape cannot be prosecuted. 

Tennessee Bans Trans Athletes From College Sports

The new law signed Friday builds on existing anti-trans laws in the state.

What States Have the Most Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes?

A report by the ADL and GLAAD tracked the U.S. states with the most anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the last year.

Respect for Marriage Act Heads to Biden’s Desk After House Vote

More than 30 Republicans voted in favor of the marriage equality bill.

91 Percent of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Failed in 2022: Report

While 315 pieces of discriminatory legislation were introduced, activists beat back most of them.

Op-ed: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and the War on Sexual Violence

The members of the U.S. military are fearless, but their commanders seem to be full of fright when it comes to dealing with sexual assault and rape.

LGBTQ+ Americans Are in 'State of Emergency,' Declares Human Rights Campaign

In a time of unprecedented legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the civil rights group is offering resources for fighting back.

New York Times fails to include trans voices in coverage, say GLAAD, Media Matters

The paper didn't quote an out trans person in two-thirds of its stories about anti-trans legislation in the past year, says a new report from the watchdog groups, which comes a year after the Times received strong criticism for amplifying anti-trans viewpoints.

Here are the architects of the Republican National Committee's platform and its anti-LGBTQ+ hate

These are the virulent anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans behind the GOP platform.

Pols, Activists, Allies Laud Respect for Marriage Act Passage

Beyond protecting marriage equality, though, more needs to be done to assure equal rights for LGBTQ+ Americans, they say.

Louisiana Advances 'Don't Say LGBTQ+,' Forced De-Transition Bills

The bills could soon go to Gov. John Bel Edwards.

President & First Lady Call Club Q Owners to Offer Their Condolences

The mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs left five people dead.

New York Times continues to fail on trans issues one year after demands made

It's the anniversary of when a coalition called for an end to the paper's misleading coverage.

Pete Buttigieg Gets Dragged for Response on Abortion Rights

Was he avoiding the subject or just saying the government should stay out of private health care decisions?

Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

The Secret Weapon Against the South's Assault on LGBT Rights

A scrappy young organization called the Campaign for Southern Equality is beating back the intolerance spewing from the nation's most conservative region.

Here's How Republicans Are Using Age-Old Anti-LGBTQ+ Language

As the midterms reach their fever pitch, a look at the origin of the slurs Republicans are using against LGBTQ+ people this election cycle.

How LGBTQ+ Candidates Can Win in Swing Districts

It's not only deep-blue areas that elect out candidates -- some have succeeded in purple districts, and more are seeking to join them.