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Washington’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Dave Reichert, has history of voting against LGBTQ+ rights

The former congressman and sheriff consistently opposed protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Drag queen schools Marjorie Taylor Greene on gender: 'You have no idea what you’re talking about'

Drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who was born female, epically clapped back after Greene accused her of being a danger to women.

Even in red states, the vast majority of Americans support LGBTQ+ protection laws

Most Americans support nondiscrimination laws and other protections, and a large number of them intend to vote based on it. However, those numbers are on the decline according to a new survey.

Is a Consumer Protection Exec Quietly Dismantling LGBTQ Protections?

Employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau want answers after discovering a bureau official once worked for an antigay hate group.

The Battle to Protect LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth

The cards are stacked against not only queer unhoused youth, but the people who serve them.

This Webcomic Librarian Is Protecting LGBTQ Stories

Meet the genderqueer asexual who has cataloged over a thousand mostly-queer webcomics.

Tinder Releases Update to Protect LGBTQ Travelers

The popular dating app added a safety feature that brings up a travel alert when LGBTQ users visit one of the over 70 countries that have criminalized same-sex relations.

Bipartisan Bill Seeks LGBTQ Housing Protections

The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019 would protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Nevada Voters Set to Pass Historic LGBTQ+ Protections

The state would be the first in that nation to expand LGBTQ+ rights protections in this way.

A Vote to Defend Education and LGBTQ+ Youth Will Protect Democracy

Inclusive public education is the foundation of democracy.

Michigan Activists Prep Ballot Initiative for LGBTQ Protections

Advocates are trying to ban bias in the state but are currently stymied by a GOP legislature.

Most Americans Actually Favor LGBTQ Workplace Protections

A Marquette Law School survey finds the bulk of Americans are on the side of equality.

Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ Rights Worldwide

Dina Titus's GLOBE Act would require the U.S. to document persecution abroad and assure access to asylum.

Ben Carson Won’t Restore LGBTQ Protections at HUD

He told Congress the discrimination won't happen anyway.

These drag queens are meeting with Congress to lobby for LGBTQ+ protections

Jiggly Caliente, Joey Jay, and Brigitte Bandit will meet with lawmakers on Tuesday to lobby for the Equality Act.

Biden admin moves to protect LGBTQ+ kids in foster care

A new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services requires that these children be placed in supportive homes.

Louisiana Republicans Vote Against LGBTQ+ Workplace Protections

They claimed that protecting the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination would open business up to lawsuits.

Arizona Gov. Issues Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ+ Workers

The move signals that Democrat Katie Hobbs will be a far different governor than her predecessor, Republican Doug Ducey.

Maryland's Wes Moore Vows to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights as Governor

He says that any threats to LGBTQ+ rights in the state of Maryland will have to go through him first once he is elected governor.

GOP Lawmaker Demands Tennessee Colleges Remove LGBTQ+ Protections

Republican state lawmaker John Ragan is known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views.