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These 4 states don't allow pregnant women to get a divorce

Three states have laws that prevent a divorce from being finalized if the woman is pregnant, and one state has no law, but mandates it anyway.

U.S. State Department Drops 'LGBT Rights' in Favor of 'Sexual Rights'

The State Department announced this week it will use the term "sexual rights" to refer to reproductive health, gender, and LGBT rights in its communications with the United Nations. 

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Gay-Supportive Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Suspended

The allegation against Rev. John Duffell, a longtime LGBTQ ally, does not involve a minor.

Grindr Works With UrSafe to Offer Users New Security Measures

The UrSafe app allow users in danger to alert friends and law enforcement via voice command.

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Morrissey Sparks Ire After Defending Spacey, Weinstein

The sexually ambiguous pop star is known for being a contrarian, but defending an alleged rapist and a man accused of preying on a 14-year-old was too far for some.

Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Sex Workers Targeted Again by Politicians

The EARN IT Act, which the Senate could advance tomorrow, is dangerous.

This is why the Kansas City Chiefs need to do something about Harrison Butker

Patrick Mahomes, the best quarterback in the NFL and Taylor Swift’s Travis Kelce, will soon be drawn in as Butker becomes a liability for the Chiefs and the NFL.

Opposing Marriage Equality Is a Sexual Orientation Now?

Meanwhile, the very existence of marriage equality is 'tyranny,' claims WND.com's Joseph Farah.

Betsy DeVos Plans to Give Rights Back to Campus Rapists

The decision to rewrite Obama-era guidelines on sexual assault is not surprising from the Education secretary who gave equal time to survivors and a rape denial group

Bush allows refusal of security clearance for gays

The Bush administration last year quietly rewrote the rules for allowing gays and lesbians to receive national security clearances. Lesbian and gay advocacy groups recently found the changes in an 18-page document distributed by national security adviser Stephen Hadley on December 29, without public notice.

LGBT Representation in Pulitzers: Ronan Farrow and More

Farrow wins for his work in exposing Harvey Weinstein, while gay novelist Andrew Sean Greer (pictured, left) and gay poet Frank Bidart (right) take prizes as well.

Tennessee Considers Straights-Only Marriage Option With No Minimum Age

Legislation to create this process is not only discriminatory but would enable child abuse, opponents say. After public outcry, sponsors have now added an age minimum.

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Op-ed: Libertarians Have Long Led the Way on Marriage

Libertarian leader David Boaz says his party endorsed marriage equality — and full rights for gays and lesbians — way before Barack and Hillary.

A Transgender Champion in Washington, D.C.

A key figure in getting the gender marker change on passports nearly a decade ago, Harper Jean Tobin is now focused on helping sex workers and fighting Trump.

Fox Pundit: Obama Forcing 'Militant LGBT Agenda' on Christians

Fox News' Todd Starnes bashes the president's antidiscrimination order.

Op-ed: Pam Anderson Inspired Me to Come Out About Being Sexually Assaulted

Pam Anderson revealed that she found it difficult to trust other humans after enduring years of sexual abuse. That's the case for many.

Trump's 'Conscience Rule' Is a Perversion of Religious Freedom

Protecting homophobic and transphobic doctors is the opposite of divine.

Despite Judge's Order, Iran Hangs 21-Year-Old Convicted of Rape Committed as a Minor

A 21-year-old man convicted of raping three boys when he was a teenager and sentenced to death has been hanged despite a chief justice's order that the case be reviewed, the man's lawyer and a New-York based rights group said Thursday. Makwan Moloudzadeh was executed late Tuesday and his family told to come pick up his body for burial Wednesday, Human Rights Watch officials said. ''We were expecting an order for retrial by the Supreme Court,'' Saeed Eqbali, the lawyer for the sentenced man, told the Associated Press. ''There would have been no harm in a retrial and it could have saved a life.''

Religious Right: Trans Priests, Gay Ministers Descending on Texas

Christian right media sources falsely claim Austin's civil rights ordinance will force churches to hire LGBTQ people.

Why Won't Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Say 'Gay'?

The Indiana Republican managed to ignite a massive backlash for signing an allegedly homophobic law, yet continues to only utter the words 'gay' or 'lesbian' on rare occasions.