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Alabama Families Continue to Appeal to Block Transgender Care Ban

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled the ban can go into effect. The families want a rehearing by the full court.

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Utah Leaders Push Forward on LGBT Rights Legislation

In the wake of Proposition 8, pro-gay Equality Utah is taking the comments of Mormon Church elders as a signal to move forward with legislation that will expand the rights of gays and lesbians in the state, reports The New York Times. Defending their members' estimated $20 million contribution to the passage of California's gay marriage ban, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said they are not antigay and wouldn't deny certain legal protections to gays and lesbians.

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Alabama Families Continue to Appeal to Block Transgender Care Ban

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled the ban can go into effect. The families want a rehearing by the full court.

Utahs Gay State Senator Resigns

Utah Leaders Push Forward on LGBT Rights Legislation

B. Scott to Appeal Ruling Finding BET Didn't Discriminate

A Los Angeles judge has dismissed transgender media maven B. Scott's lawsuit claiming that BET discriminated against him when the network yanked him off the red carpet before the 2013 BET Awards and demanded he put on more traditionally masculine attire.

Man Left Bloodied, Bones Fractured After Random Homophobic Attack

The complete stranger asked if the man was gay moments before throwing a punch.

N.J. Supreme Court Affirms That Conversion Therapy Is Fraud

The N.J. high court declined to hear an appeal of a lower court's ruling against conversion therapy provider JONAH.

2 More Anti-Trans Bills Advance: 'Alpha Males Must Defend Our Ladies'

Kansas and Alabama follow the lead of states like South Dakota and Mississippi.

Alabama Senate Votes to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The measure will now be considered in the state House, over the outrage of transgender rights advocates.

Judge Dismisses Suit Against 'Don't Say Gay,' Scoffs at Bullying

Trump-appointed Judge Wendy Berger, in dismissing the suit brought by several Florida families, says bullying "is simply a fact of life."

Texas Boutique Owner Hurls Homophobic Slurs at Couple in Viral Video

"Republican all the way, baby," Evan Berryhill-Jewell owner of Texas Angels Boutique says in the clip

Fort Lauderdale Honors Anti-LGBTQ+ Church; Gay Mayor Under Fire

Mayor Dean Trantalis and the Fort Lauderdale City Commission presented a proclamation honoring a church and school founded by anti-LGBTQ+ minister D. James Kennedy.

House Passes Equality Act; Now on to Senate

The comprehensive civil rights bill would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in many aspects of life nationwide.

Rights Groups, Elected Officials Applaud Respect for Marriage Act

Many are thrilled with Biden's signing of the marriage equality bill, but they note that more work remains to protect the LGBTQ+ community.

Iowa LGBTQ Activists Leaning Toward Warren, Buttigieg

The Advocate asked some politically active LGBTQ Iowans who they'll be caucusing for Monday night.

Watching the 'Armageddon' of the House GOP and Speaker Johnson

Only House Republican extremists survive by playing games with the role of speaker — Johnson is doomed — and more disastrous, triggering a government shutdown and refusing war aid, creating a doomsday scenario ahead for the GOP.

Sulu Vs. Sulu: Let's Go Beyond Star Trek's Gayless Universe

The next generation of Star Trek stars say George Takei is off-course in criticizing the newly revealed sexuality of the starship helmsman, and this trans fan thinks he should lower his shields.

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A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled the ban can go into effect. The families want a rehearing by the full court.

A Los Angeles judge has dismissed transgender media maven B. Scott's lawsuit claiming that BET discriminated against him when the network yanked him off the red carpet before the 2013 BET Awards and demanded he put on more traditionally masculine attire.

The complete stranger asked if the man was gay moments before throwing a punch.

The N.J. high court declined to hear an appeal of a lower court's ruling against conversion therapy provider JONAH.

Kansas and Alabama follow the lead of states like South Dakota and Mississippi.

The measure will now be considered in the state House, over the outrage of transgender rights advocates.

Trump-appointed Judge Wendy Berger, in dismissing the suit brought by several Florida families, says bullying "is simply a fact of life."

"Republican all the way, baby," Evan Berryhill-Jewell owner of Texas Angels Boutique says in the clip

Mayor Dean Trantalis and the Fort Lauderdale City Commission presented a proclamation honoring a church and school founded by anti-LGBTQ+ minister D. James Kennedy.

The comprehensive civil rights bill would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in many aspects of life nationwide.

Many are thrilled with Biden's signing of the marriage equality bill, but they note that more work remains to protect the LGBTQ+ community.

The Advocate asked some politically active LGBTQ Iowans who they'll be caucusing for Monday night.

Only House Republican extremists survive by playing games with the role of speaker — Johnson is doomed — and more disastrous, triggering a government shutdown and refusing war aid, creating a doomsday scenario ahead for the GOP.

The next generation of Star Trek stars say George Takei is off-course in criticizing the newly revealed sexuality of the starship helmsman, and this trans fan thinks he should lower his shields.