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Washington liquor board stops lewd conduct enforcement amid fierce backlash from LGBTQ+ community

Following widespread condemnation, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board halts its invasive inspection practices at LGBTQ+ bars, a move critics say is long overdue.

Before Stonewall, There Was The Black Cat Protest

The organizer of the 1967 Black Cat protest, Alexei Romanoff recalls the details of the watershed moment for LGBTQ rights. 

Wife of Florida Anti-Drag Lawmaker to Host ‘Sultry’ Performance Event for Nonprofit

Images of the event show women in revealing costumes — something that could be illegal under Florida state Rep. Randy Fine's proposed bill.

Florida Seeks Hotel Liquor License After ‘Drag Show Christmas’

The hotel has noted that it didn’t even host the show; it just served as a vendor for the event.

WATCH Montana Senate Candidate Has Record of Antigay Stances and Bad Jokes

A profile of Denny Rehberg highlights an attempt at humor by giving a colleague a gift package with a stuffed sheep, a book on cross-dressing, and a Village People CD.

Tennessee city ordered to give $500k to LGBTQ+ groups over ordinance that blocked Pride events over drag

The repeal of Murfreesboro's "public indecency" ordinance came in the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the Tennessee Equality Project and other groups.

30 Infamous Police Raids of Gay Bars and Bathhouses

Crackdowns by law enforcement have shaped the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the U.S. and worldwide.

Outrage in Seattle after ‘raids’ of several gay bars citing ‘lewd conduct’ laws

The authorities deny that it was a raid, but bar owners, managers, and patrons are asking what else to call it.

Florida Politician Supports Eradication of LGBTQ+ Community

“Damn right, we ought to do it!” he declared.

Florida's Drag Ban Blocked by Judge in Hamburger Mary's Case

This is the second defeat for Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ agenda this week and the third this month.

Sheriff Says He Didn't Know Anti-Sodomy Laws Are Invalid

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated anti-sodomy laws in 2003 but this sheriff says he didn't get the memo.

George Michael Sounds Off on Gay Marriage in U.S.

George Michael is a most happy fellow these days: He's kicking off his first North American tour in 17 years, and same-sex marriage has just been legalized in California.

California's LGBTQ+ Pardon Program Sees Little Use After Three Years

Gov. Gavin Newsom set out to pardon people convicted under anti-LGBTQ+ laws, but so far he's issued only two pardons under the program, one to a living man and the other posthumously.

The Judge Who Tossed Trump's Latest Muslim Ban Saved LGBT Lives

People fleeing oppression should not be punished or made into scapegoats, writes Glenn Magpantay. It's time for Trump to give up on these discriminatory bans.

Idaho senator's future in question after arrest on a sex-related charge

Sen. Larry Craig, who has voted against same-sex marriage and opposes extending hate-crimes law to cover gay and lesbian victims, finds his political future in doubt after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from complaints of lewd conduct in a men's room.

Florida's Anti-Drag Bill Could Land 'Rocky Horror' Screenings in Hot Patootie

Live productions of Chicago and Hair could also be affected under the proposed legislation.

Florida Restaurant Sues Ron DeSantis Over New Anti-Drag Law

The owner of Hamburger Mary's Orlando said the bill is a violation of their First Amendment rights.

The Smooch Heard 'Round the World

When public displays of affection by same-sex couples started capturing the attention of law enforcement agents, a few bloggers got fed up and organized this weekend's Great Nationwide Kiss-In.

Trans Nudity at Los Angeles Spa Roils City

A complaint about a trans woman led to protests at Wi Spa, and now the Los Angeles Times has weighed in with an editorial supporting inclusion.

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