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PrEP Health Insurance Coverage to Remain Intact - For Now

Lawyers for both sides agreed to a compromise while the case on prevenantive health care coverage makes its way through the appeals process.

Sen. Claire McCaskill to Orrin Hatch: Your Tax Bill Is a Fraud

The Missouri senator was visibly angry at the Republican ruse, telling her Utah colleague he's benefiting corporations at the expense of lower- and middle-class people.

GOP-Controlled House Passes Obamacare Repeal

The legislation -- which still needs to pass the Senate -- would reportedly have devastating consequences for millions, including LGBT people.

GOP to Reintroduce 'Religious Liberty' Bill Targeting LGBT People

Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee believe that the First Amendment Defense Act will pass, especially given the president-elect's support for the bill.

Here's What Trump's 'Religious Liberty' Actions Have Wrought

The moves Trump touted in his State of the Union address embrace liberty for the religious right only.

Meet Roger Severino, the Trump Bigot Working to Erase Trans People

Severino -- the mastermind of the so-called trans "memo" -- has opposed marriage equality, defended conversion therapy, and vilified transgender soldiers.

Supreme Court Backs Health Care Law, LGBT Leaders Cheer

Except for gay conservative groups, advocates see the decision as a victory for the president and LGBT Americans who disproportionately face barriers to accessing health care.

Appeals court maintains PrEP coverage under Obamacare in win for HIV prevention

A lower court had ruled that requiring PrEP coverage was akin to supporting homosexuality and, therefore, a violation of religious rights. However, advocates are concerned about further legal challenges that may appear.

How Obamacare Will Affect Trans Folks and Families

We asked the Transgender Law Center whether new health care regulations help, hurt. or ignore trans people and their families.

Threat to Affordable Care Act's Preventive Coverage Puts Public Health at Risk

A federal judge’s ruling in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra. is a deeply flawed decision that flies in the face of sound public health policy, according to the American Medical Association's president.

Homophobe Gordon Klingenschmitt Wins Colo. State Rep Primary

The outrageously antigay Klingenschmitt will be the Republican candidate for a state House seat from Colorado Springs.

Protests Have to Be for Something

We have a lot more to say than "not my president."

Republican anti-Obamacare "healthcare freedom" amendment in Ohio may help overturn trans ban

In a new lawsuit filed by the ACLU, attorneys argue that a constitutional amendment promoted by Republicans in 2011 against the Affordable Care Act may actually overturn a trans health care ban.

President Obama: 'LGBT Rights Are Human Rights'

The president issues a strong statement on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Why LGBT Americans Are Leery of Supreme Court's Newest Ruling

Activists had been warning for months that the Hobby Lobby ruling could have damaging consequences for LGBT Americans.

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HRC: This University Prez is 'Despicable'

Oklahoma Wesleyan University president Everett Piper says he's 'proud' to discriminate against transgender students.

At Values Voter Summit, Trump Boasts of Homophobic, Sexist Victories

He touts all of his divisive policies, ignoring the harm they're doing.

Reading the Far Right: They Really Hate Women

Mixed in with glee at a step toward repealing Obamacare are some denunciations of Hillary Clinton and a really bizarre take on sexual harassment.

Trump's Religious Order Is a Joke, But His Health Care Bill Is a Threat

The president was grandstanding with right-wingers when he signed his toothless "religious freedom" order, but he could kill millions with Trumpcare.