LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse
The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.
March 6, 2025
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Why queer Democrat Emily Randall says she walked out of Trump’s presidential address
U.S. Rep. Emily Randall also wondered why JD Vance stood behind the president “palms up in the air as if trying to get a crowd to rise.”
March 5, 2025
Texas Republican proposes ban on gender-affirming care for all trans people
The state already bans such care for minors, but Rep. Brent Money's bill targets adults as well.
March 4, 2025
What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15
A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.
March 4, 2025
Texas LGBTQ+ business group had to relocate event because of Trump DEI executive order (exclusive)
The Federal Reserve Bank of Houston said it could no longer allow the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to hold a major event at the site.
January 31, 2025
Texas Republican Dan Crenshaw squirms as CNN’s Kaitlan Collins confronts his shifts on trans military members
She presented the lawmaker with his own words on Fox News.
January 28, 2025
These two Texas Democrats were the only ones in their party to vote for the House's anti-trans sports bill
Texas U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez were the lone Democratic votes for the so-called Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.
January 17, 2025
How Grindr, Pornhub, Sniffies are responding to state restriction laws
A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult film platforms — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban.
January 16, 2025
LGBTQ+ Congress members cautiously optimistic about Gaza ceasefire deal
Mark Takano, Becca Balint, Julie Johnson, and Sarah McBride have spoken about it.
January 16, 2025
Jasmine Crockett’s office condemns Nancy Mace ‘threatening physical violence’ during House hearing
Mace, an anti-LGBTQ+ Republican South Carolina congresswoman, invited Crockett, a Texas Democrat, to “take it outside” when the latter pointed to the GOP lawmaker’s constant attacks on transgender people.
January 15, 2025
Watch a gay Texas lawmaker propose to his partner at the state Capitol building
“In a time when our love and our very existence are challenged, often in the halls of this very building, this moment is a reminder that love conquers all," Texas state Rep. Venton Jones said.
January 15, 2025
Supreme Court will decide if insurance companies must cover PrEP for HIV prevention, cancer screenings
The case stems from a Texas company that argued covering PrEP violated its religious freedoms, claiming the medication encourages “homosexual behavior.”
January 13, 2025
Don't be 'weak & gay': Republican announces congressional run with controversial video
Donald Trump supporter Valentina Gomez announced that she was moving to Texas to run for Congress, which was followed up by a controversial new video of her discussing immigrants.
December 27, 2024
Queer Latina-owned lemonade shop in San Antonio gets a business-saving grant from HRC
The Human Rights Campaign's Queer to Stay grants are aimed at helping LGBTQ-owned businesses stay afloat.
December 26, 2024
Texas City Council that targeted LGBTQ+ people gets voted out — and replaced with first gay member
Voters in this city rejected three incumbent City Council members just one month after they voted to implement a harsh anti-trans bathroom ban, replacing one with the city's first out gay council member.
December 13, 2024
Former Texas park ranger charged with luring and sexually assaulting gay men
Joey Lamar Ellis is accused of finding men after hours in the park he worked at, forcing them to strip, robbing, and sexually assaulting them.
December 11, 2024
Republicans file 32 anti-trans bills on first day in Texas
On the first day of the Texas bill prefiling period, Republicans introduced 32 bills targeting the transgender community.
November 22, 2024
Julie Johnson just made history as the first LGBTQ+ person ever elected to Congress from the South
“Julie is an experienced and tested leader who will bring an important voice to Washington. Her fearless advocacy has improved the lives of all Texans," said LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker.
November 5, 2024
Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day
There could be many firsts in this year's election.
November 5, 2024
Texas Republican leader openly uses 'gay' and the R-word as insults, faces no consequences
Bo French, Tarrant County Republican Party Chair, has been both condemned and defended by his colleagues.
November 1, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues second doctor over gender-affirming care
The suit comes two weeks after Paxton, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, filed the first case in the nation.
October 31, 2024