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Trump wins New Hampshire primary, but Haley's not dropping out (yet)

Nikki Haley, the last Republican standing against Trump, was defiant when she addressed her supporters.

South Carolina’s Governor Openly Opposed Marriage Equality in Debate

Gov. Henry McMasters, a Republican, also managed to misgender trans youth in the process.

South Carolina governor signs extreme gender-affirming care ban into law, effective immediately

Civil rights groups are denouncing the new law while offering resources to families affected. The law targets not only trans youth, but restricts all trans people from accessing public funds for care.

11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

Nikki Haley: Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Not Homophobic Enough

In a troubling sign, the Republican presidential candidate positions herself to the right of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Fed. Gov't Recognizes Marriage Equality in 6 New States

Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina, Wyoming, and West Virginia join the states where same-sex marriage is recognized by the federal government.

S.C. Gov OK's Penalizing Schools for LGBT Curricula

The state budget requires two colleges to make up for having put LGBT-themed books on student reading lists by teaching about the nation's founding documents.

South Carolina has passed a gender-affirming care ban. Here's what families can do

Gov. Henry McMaster is likely to sign a gender-affirming care ban into law, but families in South Carolina still have options.

Nikki Haley Blames Trans Visibility for Teen Girls' Suicide Ideation

The Republican presidential hopeful also said Dylan Mulvaney is "a guy, making fun of women."

LGBT Groups Join Call to Remove Confederate Flag From Public Spaces

More than two dozen have signed on to an open letter saying the flag is a symbol of racism and has no place on government property.

WATCH: Hillary Clinton's Latest LGBT Issues Speech

The Democratic frontrunner addressed members of South Carolina Equality Saturday night and laid our her plan for improving the lives of LGBT people.

What will Nikki Haley, Trump’s ‘little kink’ on his quest to autocracy, do after losing New Hampshire?

After today’s New Hampshire primary, Haley will likely drop out and save herself from further humiliation, writes John Casey.

Who Will Be at the Third Republican Presidential Debate?

Five Republican contenders for the party's nomination for president will take to the stage Wednesday night. All of them have lackluster LGBTQ+ rights records. Let's see what homophobic or transphobic comments are said tonight.

Mark Sanford Has Federalism Answer for Marriage Equality

The former governor who left office in disgrace is challenged for hypocrisy on judging others.

Tim Scott Bows Out of Presidential Race After Soft-Launching His Girlfriend

Last week, Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, went public with his girlfriend after rumors swirled about his sexuality. This week, he quit the race to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee.