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Ohio Abortion Foes Are Making the Fight About Gender Transition and Drag Queens

They claim that a state constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights would allow minors to receive gender-affirming procedures without parental consent.

Virginia court rules that state cannot interfere with Vermont court order in lesbian custody battle

The Virginia court of appeals ruled unanimously Tuesday that the state cannot interfere in a custody battle between former lesbian partners over their 4-year-old daughter.

Clarence Thomas Delays Lindsey Graham's Testimony on Election Meddling

Graham was ordered to speak to a Georgia grand jury Thursday on election interference on behalf of Donald Trump in the state.

Judge Blocks Biden Admin's Guidance on Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination

Judge Charles Atchley says the guidance will interfere with states' ability to enforce their laws, including anti-trans ones.

Massachusetts Sues Neo-Nazis After They Target Drag Queen Story Hours

Attorney General Andrea Campbell sues NSC-131, a neo-Nazi group, citing civil rights violations and public safety disruptions at drag queen events and migrant shelters.

Missouri Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.

DOMA Repeal Bill to be Introduced Wednesday

DOMA Repeal Bill Introduced Weds.

Trump's Ask for 11,780 Georgia Votes Gets a Viral 'Rent' Remix

The Gregory Brothers created a humorous "Seasons of Love" autotune to the president's failed attempts at election interference.

'License to Discriminate' Bills Lose in Maine, Advance in Arizona

Maine votes down a bill that would give religious cover to anti-LGBT discrimination, while Arizona appears on track to adopt one -- and such measures have stalled in several other states.

Students Sue Christian University Over Its Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

Seattle Pacific University was already under investigation, and freely admits it discriminates against LGBTQ+ applicants.

Another 'License to Discriminate' Bill Proposed in Texas

Sen. Donna Campbell is trying to legalize discrimination against LGBT people for the second time.

Christian School Sues Over Washington AG's Probe of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias

Seattle Pacific University says Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is interfering with its religious freedom.

Illinois, Virginia Seek 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Bans

Bills to ban the use of such therapy on minors failed in both states last year, but lawmakers are trying again.

Texas Lawmaker's 'Man's Right to Know' Bill Turns Tables on Men's Sexual Health

To illustrate the hypocrisy regarding women's sexual health versus men's, Rep. Jessica Farrar proposed a bill to force men to undergo unnecessary rectal exams before seeking Viagra, vasectomies, and more. 

Ark. Supreme Court Overrules Child Visitation Ban for Cohabitating Gay Parents

The state's highest court declared that judges may not restrict a parent's visitation rights based solely on that parent's cohabitation with a partner to whom they are not married.

WATCH: Utah Asks Supreme Court to Stop Same-Sex Marriages

Utah's attorney general has filed an emergency request for a stay of a December ruling that brought marriage equality to Utah.