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Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.

Miss. Businesses Take a Stand for LGBT Customers

Responding to Mississippi's passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, businesses statewide are standing up for equality and pledging not to discriminate against anyone who wants to purchase goods

Alt-Rockers Wilco Cancel Indiana Show in Protest

The Grammy Award-winners call the state's new 'religious freedom' law an 'odious measure.'

Mormon Official Condemns Kim Davis, OKs LGBT Rights

The church's second highest leader is condemning the Kentucky clerk's defiant stand for 'religious freedom' and attempts to repeal LGBT nondiscrimination laws.

Antigay Indiana Law Brings Down Gov. Mike Pence's Approval Ratings

Yet another poll indicates that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's popularity took a hit when he signed a discriminatory 'religious freedom' law last month.

Michelle Obama to Miss. Grads: Fight Anti-LGBT Law

The first lady delivered an impassioned commencement speech at Jackson State University, blasting Mississippi's new anti-LGBT "religious freedom" law and telling grads to defend gay and trans rights.

Sessions to Far-Right Group: 'Religious Freedom' Guidance Coming Soon

Jeff Sessions's closed-door speech to the Alliance Defending Freedom, now published on a conservative site, promises guidance that many fear will allow discrimination.

'Religious Freedom' Laws Are Just Hate

When these laws are tossed out in court, they will be exposed for their true nature.

North Dakota allows doctors to refuse trans health care in the name of 'religious freedom'

A North Dakota court has permitted doctors to refuse to perform gender-affirming surgeries, and allowed employers to refuse to cover all gender-affirming care.

Missouri GOP Ends Dem's 39-Hour Filibuster of Antigay Bill

Republicans were able to cut off a filibuster and advance an antigay "religious freedom" law.

Georgia's GOP Gov.: I'll Veto Any 'Religious Freedom' Bill

"I've made my position very clear," Nathan Deal said of anti-LGBT "religious freedom" laws. 

In Op-ed, Indiana Governor Claims Law Isn't Discriminatory

In a Wall Street Journal piece, Gov. Mike Pence says his state's new 'religious freedom' law is not a license to discriminate against LGBT people.

Angie's List CEO Resigns, Gets Political to Save Indiana's Image

Angie's List CEO Bill Oesterle says he's dedicated his career to two things: Indiana and Angie's List. But in the wake of the state's controversial 'religious freedom' law, he says 'I can't do both.'

Gay Republican Challenges Ted Cruz on Anti-LGBT 'Religious Liberty' Laws

A gay Republican from New York challenged Ted Cruz on how "religious liberty" laws will affect his own marriage. 

Op-ed: Latinos Need to Fight 'Religious Freedom' Laws

Luis Torres of the League of United Latin American Citizens says Indiana's antigay legislation is as insidious as Arizona's anti-Latino bill.

What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?

Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.

Twitter Reacts to Mississippi's New Hate Law

Activists, celebrities, and more are denouncing the new "religious freedom" law.

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LISTEN: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Play Christian Victim Card

The debate over 'religious freedom' laws betrays intolerance of Christians, say Mike Huckabee and Bobby Jindal.

Antigay Indiana Pol Quits After Sex Tape Text

Indiana Representative Jud McMillin, a cosponsor of the state's controversial 'religious freedom' law, resigned after a sex tape emerged.

WATCH: Jon Stewart Takes on Rand Paul

The late-night comedy great thinks the 2016 presidential candidate's views on antigay 'religious freedom' laws don't hold up under scrutiny.

Indiana Scrambling to 'Clarify' Discriminatory Law

Gov. Mike Pence has said he was 'proud' to sign the 'religious freedom' bill and promised that 'we're not going to change the law,' but members of his own party are in full damage-control mode.