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Judge Dismisses Challenge to Ohio School District's Trans-Inclusive Restroom Policy

There is not a constitutional right to "transgender-free restrooms," a federal judge ruled.

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.

Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

Republican anti-Obamacare "healthcare freedom" amendment in Ohio may help overturn trans ban

In a new lawsuit filed by the ACLU, attorneys argue that a constitutional amendment promoted by Republicans in 2011 against the Affordable Care Act may actually overturn a trans health care ban.

Prop. 8 Trial Tapes Will Be Available for Public Viewing

The U.S. Supreme Court has opened the path for video of the historic marriage equality trial to be released.

U.S. Ambassador Threatened for Condemning Zambia's Antigay Laws

Ambassador Daniel Foote is canceling World AIDS Day appearances after receiving threats for denouncing the imprisonment of a gay couple.

U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether transgender kids have a right to access gender-affirming care

The justices will hear arguments brought by the federal government against Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

Prop. 8 Plaintiffs Ask Supreme Court to Restore California Marriage Equality

The legal journey of Proposition 8 may be coming to a close, depending on if the case is accepted by the nation's highest court.

Ukrainian Ambassador Speaks Out for LGBTQ+ Rights

Oksana Markarova offered support for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians during an appearance in Washington, D.C.

Homophobic Justice Clarence Thomas Ill, May Miss LGBTQ Rights Cases

Thomas is "indisposed" and not at the Supreme Court today; the LGBTQ rights cases are scheduled for Tuesday.

GOPer Who Likened Marriage Equality to Rape Seeks Senate Seat

Jason Lewis, who also complained about not being able to call women sluts, wants to be U.S. senator from Minnesota.

WATCH Ugandan LGBT Group Gets Its Day in US Court

A federal judge in Springfield, Mass., heard opening arguments Monday in Sexual Minorities Uganda v. Scott Lively, the first case of its kind, which seeks to hold an American evangelical responsible for conspiring with religious and government officials to persecute LGBT people in Uganda.

Major Victory for Choice at U.S. Supreme Court Today

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas law that would have shuttered a majority of the state's abortion clinics. 

Madonna 'Never Paid' $1 Million Fine for Violating Russian Antigay Law

The singer reaffirmed her commitment to freedom of speech when she shared a video of her 2012 speech in St. Petersburg.

Ousted Antigay Atlanta Fire Chief Gets $1.2 Million Settlement

The city settled with Kelvin Cochran, fired for his anti-LGBTQ book, because continuing to fight his lawsuit would be even more costly.

Dominican Republic's high court to review laws banning gay sex among police and armed forces

The Dominican Republic does not ban same-sex conduct by private individuals.

Federal Judge Denies Trans Student Access to Male Restroom

The battle for trans-inclusive K-12 education heats up after a federal judge denies a high school student's request to use the boys' restroom.

Ugandan LGBT-rights Activist Granted Asylum

Despite the repeal of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, John "Longjones" Wambere and U.S. officials feel his home country isn't a safe place for LGBT people -- especially for activists, such as he, who have been evicted and threatened with violence.

Far-Right Minister: Gays Responsible for Ukraine Crisis

Scott Lively attributes the invasion of Ukraine somehow to Russia's conflicts with the U.S. and European Union over LGBT rights.