Republican lawmaker gloats after Texas university kills LGBTQ+ studies program
“I want to end all taxpayer-funded leftist propaganda in every single one of our public institutions of higher learning.”
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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Ky. Court Asked To Cut Public Funding From Anti-Gay Religious Group
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed an appeal Thursday to strip federal funding from Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children, a public child care institution that allegedly religiously indoctrinates children and discriminates against LGBT people in their hiring practices. "We strongly believe that any group taking public funds should not discriminate in hiring or proselytize," said Joe Conn, press contact for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. "Kentucky Baptist Homes takes buckets of public funds, yet they still try to indoctrinate the children in their care."
JULY 18, 2008
Study Finds 24 Percent of Southern LGBTQ People Live in Poverty
Disparities found nationwide in number of poor LGBTQ people compared to their straight, cisgender counterparts.
DECEMBER 13, 2019
LGBTQ+ Poverty Dropped During Pandemic, Except Among This Group
The drop is likely a result of government stimulus programs and affected nearly all LGBTQ+ communities.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
STUDY: Religious Counseling Has Higher Risk of LGB Suicide
That doesn't necessarily mean it causes suicide, but the association is troubling, says a new study.
JUNE 25, 2014
Transgender people face more harassment in bathrooms that match their sex assigned at birth: study
A new study proves that transgender people are more likely to face harassment when using bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth than in facilities that match their identities.
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Oklahoma official Ryan Walters institutes Christian indoctrination in public schools
He has mandated that all fifth- through 12th-grade students must study the Bible.
JUNE 28, 2024
New Study Says 54% of Voters Against Prop 8
A new California poll on voter attitudes has turned up lucky numbers for gays and a slap for conservative opponents. Conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California, this statewide survey shows that 54% of likely voters are opposed to Proposition 8, which would eliminate the right of same-sex couples to wed.
AUGUST 28, 2008
Betsy DeVos Is a Threat to America's Children
All of the nation's youth -- especially LGBT students -- are at risk with Besty DeVos as Education secretary, writes Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers.
JANUARY 17, 2017
As Congress Considers Adoption Rights, Gingrich Plays Victim
A new law aims to change the 30 state laws that make it difficult for prospective gay parents to adopt, but Newt Gingrich believes these sort of laws will only invite more anti-religious provisions.
MAY 7, 2013
WATCH: This Canadian PSA Will Be the Best 30 Seconds of Your Day
Take thirty seconds and watch Canada's amazing response to the anti-gay atmosphere of the Olympics.
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Meet George Washington University’s pioneering lesbian president Ellen Granberg
She’s going into her second year as the leader and public face of the prestigious private institution in the heart of Washington, D.C.
JULY 1, 2024
New Jersey just banned book bans with Freedom to Read Act
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the Freedom to Read Act, which prohibits public institutions from removing books based on the "origin, background, or views of the material or of its authors."
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Discover the 30 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
Were you surprised by any colleges or universities on the list?
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Director of New Ways Ministry Sees Growing Abuse of Religious Freedom
The executive director of New Ways Ministry argues that Catholic bishops are disguising bigotry as religion.
JULY 5, 2012
Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books
After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.
AUGUST 16, 2023
Nearly 20% of LGBT Renters Owe Back Rent, Half of Those Fear Eviction
LGBT people are much more likely to rent their homes rather than own them, compared to straight and cisgender individuals.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021