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Alabama Extends Anti-Trans Sports Policy to Colleges and Universities

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to that effect into law Tuesday.

Houthi court sentences 13 men to public execution for gay sex

Activists say the rebel group is escalating its human rights abuses at home as it attacks international shipping.

Drag Doesn't Kill People — Guns Do

Tennessee legislators are passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation while loosening gun laws, ignoring the real cause of violence.

Amid Wave of Homophobia, Hungary Activists Erect 30-Foot Rainbow Heart

The act follows a new law in the country that prohibits sharing LGBTQ+ content.

Planned Parenthood Slams White House On Proposed 'Gag Rule'

The White House wants to strip federal funding to Planned Parenthood and any facility that explains to patients their full options.

LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Face Violence at Home, Derision in America

New legislation could force the Trump administration to start taking LGBTQ asylum seekers seriously, writes Sayid Abdullaev.

Trucks Took to the Texas Streets With Signs Supporting Trans Lives

The vehicles displayed signs reading "trans lives are precious."

This Gay Man Wants to End Texas' War Against LGBT People

Former Republican Mike Hendrix thinks he can change Texas before it succumbs to complete right-wing hysteria.

Pride Parades Caused Russia-Ukraine War, Says Russian Church Leader

The Russian Orthodox Church has been accused of aligning itself with President Vladimir Putin. 

Montana Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law

With Greg Gianforte's signature on that and another anti-LGBTQ+ bill, 2021 becomes the worst year ever for enactment of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Republicans Again Try to Use Gov't Funding Bills to Target LGBTQ+ People

Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.

Rep. David Cicilline: Pandemic Relief Must Include LGBTQ Protections

With Trump working to greenlight discrimination, the out Rhode Island congressman demands a defense plan.

HRC Urges Trump and Putin to End Antigay Violence in Chechnya

The Human Rights Campaign sent Trump and Putin a message before their summit -- by projecting it onto the building where the officials were to meet.

Florida Targets Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth & Medicaid Users

At the beginning of Pride Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's office and the state's surgeon general Joseph Ladapo have come out against providing gender-affirming care for trans people on Medicaid and transgender youth. 

Trump Administration Expands Anti-LGBTQ 'License to Discriminate' Rule

The Department of Labor rule allows even for-profit companies to claim a religious exemption from nondiscrimination policies for federal contractors.

Federal Attack on LGBT Health Care Is Real and Dangerous

The Trump administration's policies are literally putting queer lives at risk. Thankfully, LGBT health professionals are convening next week to discuss next steps.

This Pride Season Is Different

When we look back at 2017, let's be proud of how we responded and resisted, writes Rea Carey of the National LGBT Task Force.

Missouri Attorney General can obtain information on Planned Parenthood's trans health care, court rules

Ruling in Bailey’s favor, Stelzer said the AG’s office has “broad investigative powers” and that Bailey has the right to obtain any documents that aren’t protected by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

The Two-Spirit, Queer, Disabled Scholar Making Waves

Qwo-Li Driskill is educating the world on the nuances of Native history and not all of it is pretty. 

Meet the LGBTQ Bloggers Debunking Right-Wing Lies

Two bloggers expertly exposed and challenged misinformation about queer and trans people this year.

Antigay Vandalism of Megan Rapinoe Posters Is Possible Hate Crime

The out co-captain of the USWNT has drawn the ire of many of Donald Trump's supporters after he put her on blast in a tweet.