Scroll To Top

public comment

Meta has guidelines to protect against anti-trans content. GLAAD says the company is ignoring them

The social media company has failed to protect LGBTQ+ users from bigoted harassment, GLAAD says.

Iowa Teens Receive Awards, Protest Governor's Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies at Ceremony

Iowa’s Republican governor appeared less than pleased with the public comments.

Feds Seek Input on National PrEP Coverage

Government regulators are seeking public comment for its new national coverage analysis for PrEP.

Chaos, Teacher Quits as Virginia School District OKs Pro-Trans Policy

Over a hundred people gave public comments before the district's school board voted on the policy, months after the proposal was made. 

Lauren Boebert Spent Campaign Cash at Ex's Gay-Friendly Bar

Her campaign’s financial relationship with Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar, known for drag shows and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, contrasts with Boebert's public comments.

Gay Florida School Board Member Targeted with Homophobic Slurs

Edwards left a Sarasota County School Board meeting during public comment when a woman suggested he posed a danger to students.

WATCH: Matt Damon Explains Himself to Ellen

Declaring 'I know you're not 'that guy,' Ellen DeGeneres asked the actor to comment on his well-publicized remarks about out gay actors.

How a Gay Man Can Help 'Jeopardy!' Rebound

Now that Mike Richards is out as host after his offensive comments became public, bringing back jocular gay contestant Louis Virtel could help.

Wisconsin Justice Wins Election Despite Past Antigay Statements

Rebecca Bradley won election to a full term on the state Supreme Court despite publicity about antigay comments she made in her college newspaper in the 1990s.

Mom of Florida trans girl athlete speaks out against possible firing for the first time

Jessica Norton, the mother of a trans student who briefly played on the Monarch High School volleyball team, spoke during a public comment period at a Broward County School Board meeting on Tuesday.

Cindy Hyde-Smith's Opponent Wants an Apology for 'Hanging' Remark

Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith showed her true colors when she said she would attend a public lynching. 

Medicare Wants Your Opinion on Covering Gender Reassignment Surgery

The agency was giving the public 30 days to offer their opinions on whether Medicare should cover surgery for transgender patients with coverage.

Virginia School Board Meeting Erupts Over Trans Students' Rights

A proposed policy would require staff to use the students' preferred pronouns and allow them to use facilities that fit their gender identity. 

Fight Back Against Trump's Anti-LGBTQ Health Care Discrimination

It's imperative we do everything to stop the administration's latest attack on our rights.

Moms for Liberty cofounder speaks out for first time after threesome revelations

LGBTQ+ advocates have repeatedly voiced outrage at Bridget Ziegler — not because it was revealed she had a sexual relationship with a woman, but because she's supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

STUDY: Reading Hate on Facebook Is Bad for Your Health

Forget sticks and stones; when it comes to social networking, it turns out that words can -- and do -- hurt us.

LGBTQ+ People 'Deserve Death' Says Arkansas Preacher

Tuesday's Conway School Board meeting sounded more like a fundamentalist sermon than a public school board meeting.

You Can Have Input on the FDA's Blood Donation Policy

The agency is taking comments online through Friday about a policy that would assess donors on risk factors for HIV rather than their sexual identity. 

Facebook Post Gets Florida Pol in Hot Water

A Florida politician has come under fire for controversial remarks he made on social media about Caitlyn Jenner.