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Georgia Teacher Fired for Reading Gender-Inclusive Book Appeals Decision

She testified that she believes there is nothing inappropriate or sensitive about the children’s picture book.

Meet the Point Foundations Class of 2010

The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.

Ohio Lawmaker Wants Judge Impeached Over Marriage Equality

Ohio Rep. John Becker claims a federal judge's rulings in favor of a legally married gay couple and a gay widower demonstrate the judge's 'incompetence' and 'personal bias.'

Christian-Owned Business Can Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ People: Court

The ruling came from a federal appeals court based in New Orleans.

Transgender Archaeologist Fired From Federal Job After Posing With AR-15

She says there’s a double standard, claiming that if she were a right-wing gun enthusiast, her video would be considered a First Amendment expression of a Second Amendment right.

Walmart fires 6'4" cisgender woman threatened by man who thought she was trans

Dani Davis told a superior at Walmart that a man screamed anti-trans epithets while she was alone in the bathroom. Walmart fired her after she reported what happened.

Georgia School Board Voted to Fire Teacher Who Read Book on Gender Identity

The Cobb County board voted 4-3 Thursday to terminate the contract of Katherine Rinderle.

Nebraska Same-Sex Couple Seeking Divorce

The problem, though, is that the state doesn't recognize their marriage, performed in Iowa in 2009.

Judge Strikes Down Ohio's Marriage Recognition Ban

Federal judge Timothy Black held true to his word and issued a ruling ordering Ohio to recognize legal same-sex marriages performed in other states.

Midwest Marriage Equality Depends on Cases in Neighboring States

Marriage is on hold for now in Indiana and Wisconsin, with a stay that the Supreme Court could lift within a month, or prolong into 2015.

Trans Reporter Alleges Wrongful Firing by South Dakota Public Radio

"It became glaringly evident that unchecked personal bias clouds judgment in this workplace," South Dakota journalist Stel Kline tweeted.

He was fired for officiating a queer wedding. Here's how he's fighting back

Joseph Kuilema lost his job with Calvin University after officiating a queer couple's wedding. He's disgusted that the school discriminates in the name of God.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Firing Over Antigay Speech

In its first day back in session, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an appeal of Dixon v. University of Toledo, involving an administrator who was fired for antigay remarks.

Indiana Supreme Court Okays Catholic School Firing of Gay Teacher

Because he married a spouse of the same sex, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis fired a longtime teacher from one of its schools.

Judge to Strike Down Ohio's Marriage Recognition Ban

Federal judge Timothy Black says he'll strike down Ohio's constitutional ban on recognizing same-sex marriages but won't mandate that Ohio begin performing such unions.