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Before his death, this conservative combat veteran filmed a PSA advocating for his transgender son

Whereas Republicans are demonizing trans kids, here’s a father’s unconditional love on display.

Biden Signs Executive Order On Abortion Access, Urges People to Vote

"We cannot allow an out-of-control Supreme Court working in conjunction with extremist elements in the Republican Party to take away freedoms and our personal autonomy," Biden said.

Trump's Supreme Court Pick Opposed Same-Sex Marriage in 2004 Dissertation

Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearings begin this week amid mounting evidence that he would not uphold marriage equality. 

How SCOTUS’s Roe Decision Fails Today's America

The ruling, "reflects a concentrated effort to uphold racist and patriarchal practices of limiting the autonomy of women and LGBTQ+ individuals."

Tim Walz in fiery HRC speech: ‘I sure the hell don’t need JD Vance giving me advice’ on reproductive care

’We’re not going back to the discrimination,” Kamala Harris’s running mate said in a keynote address over the weekend.

Chelsea Manning Seeks Legal Name Change

After coming out as transgender last August, the WikiLeaks source is seeking to make her name change official.

Meet the Couple Who Challenged Singapore's Sodomy Ban

In a prosperous, West-leaning land of contradictions and paradoxes, Singapore's Supreme Court just let an archaic antigay sodomy law stand.

Op-ed: In Defense of Celibate Gay Christians

Some lesbian, gay, and bisexual Christians choose a life of celibacy and they should be welcomed in the community.

Why I chose to be arrested

The codirector of the Equality Ride writes about her decision to be handcuffed and booked at the ride's second stop: "I chose to walk onto campus to tell gay and lesbian students at Regent University that the God of their faith does indeed claim them, even if their church does not."

Why the Miss. Marriage Win Is Our Most Important Yet

A federal judge overturned Mississippi's marriage ban this week, in a ruling heavily influenced by DOMA-busting lawyer Robbie Kaplan.

Biden will hammer Trump over abortion bans in Florida speech

President Joe Biden will speak in Tampa on Tuesday to lay out why Donald Trump and Republicans are a danger to Americans’ reproductive rights.

California Republicans Shift Stance on Abortion, Marriage-Equality

While Republicans in other states have increased their attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the party may broaden its tent in California.

Celebs, Feminists Stand in Solidarity With Trans Women & Girls

Leaders in advocacy, business, entertainment, media, politics, and social justice have signed on to an open letter for Transgender Day of Visibility and Women's History Month.

Judge won't block North Dakota law criminalizing trans care for minors

However, those already receiving the care when the law went into effect in April 2023 can continue.

Stepping Out as Allies to Stop Anti-Trans Attacks

For Pride Month, SAGE, the world’s largest advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ elders, donated $75,000 to the three leading national trans organizations to help the trans community fight back

Vermont's GOP Governor Shock: Protects Trans Care, Abortion Rights

Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation protecting access to gender-affirming care and abortion.

Op-ed: Let's Be Strong Men Who Stand Up For Women

The case for why gay men should join the fight for a woman's right to choose.

Ted Cruz uses transphobia to distort Colin Allred’s support for Equality Act during Texas U.S. Senate debate

The subject of trans people’s participation in sports came up early in the hour-long Texas U.S. Senate debate.

TV's First Trans Reality Star: Katelynn On Caitlyn

The first transgender woman to have cameras follow her every move was Katelynn -- not Caitlyn -- on MTV's The Real World.

What's So Dangerous About Federal Judge's Anti-Trans Ruling?

The decision enshrines discrimination against transgender people in law and provides easy justification for any business that wants to fire transgender employees.

'Unpregnant' Celebrates the Linked Fight of Abortion and LGBTQ+ Rights

HBO Max's teen comedy is a surprising showcase of a decades-old relationship.