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Trans Judge Appointed in New York, Makes History

While transgender women have been seated as judges in the United States, the appointment is the first for a trans man.

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WATCH: Glenn Beck: Antigay Folks Not My Friends (Or Are They?)

In a wide-ranging radio segment touching on figures as diverse as Andrew Cuomo and Vladimir Putin, Beck claims he has no use for homophobes -- yet he's certainly worked with some.

Marco Rubio Says He Isn't a 'Hater,' But Check His Record

The Republican presidential candidate got the night's only question on LGBT issues during the ABC News debate.

Empire State Pride Agenda to Disband

The group says it has accomplished its major goals, but it will maintain its PAC and transition some work to other organizations.

Why New York Just Became the Best Place to Be Trans

The New York City Commission on Human Rights today unveiled new guidelines aimed at protecting the rights of gender-variant New Yorkers.

Oped Making Marriage About Commitment

There are three reasons that setting aside the rights argument in favor of talking about lifetime commitment is crucial.

CNN Flushes Hate Group's 'Bathroom Predator' Myth

On CNN's New Day, Cuomo takes down right-wing activist Peter Sprigg in a discussion of the new North Carolina law.

Why This Straight Grandpa Wants to Ban Conversion Therapy

California Congressman Mike Honda pulls back the curtain on the damaging, discredited practice known as "conversion therapy."

With Lawmakers Stalled, NY Governor Regulates Ex-Gay Therapy

Andrew Cuomo's new set of regulations will limit availability of the so-called therapy immediately.

REPORT: LGBT Workers Only Have Employment Protections in Half the Country

The Movement Advancement Project's latest report shows not enough states have nondiscrimination ordinances set in place to protect LGBT people at work.

Gay 'Cures' Don't Work, Says World Psychiatric Association

"Ex-gay" or "conversion" therapy is harmful, and there is no scientific proof that it can change someone's sexual orientation, says the World Psychiatric Association.

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Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Clears House

Introduced by out lawmakers, the legislation seeks to outlaw the discredited practice that attempts to turn LGBT people straight and cisgender.

Teen Forced to Carry Rocks to 'Cure' Her Lesbianism

A new memoir sheds light on the horrors of a gay conversion house in Utah.