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Michigan Homophobic Farmer Wins Lawsuit Against City

A federal judge finds East Lansing improperly denied the farmer’s participation in a local farmers market.

Senator admits 'mistake' in confirming Missouri judge who compared marriage equality to bestiality

Joshua Divine has a long history of arguing against LGBTQ rights. Now, he has a lifetime appointment to the bench.

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.

Anti-LGBTQ Attorney Matthew Kacsmaryk Confirmed as Federal Judge

Kacsmaryk has called trans people "delusional" and the Equality Act the "inequality act."

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Watch out, Anderson -- NPR's Ari Shapiro is nipping at your heels

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.

Incoming LGBTQ+ members of Congress celebrated on the night before officially taking office

Here's what Sarah McBride, Emily Randall, and Julie Johnson have to say about what they are up against in the House.

The Queer Sex Panic Is Just Beginning

With society and bipartisan lawmakers policing porn, our sexual freedom suddenly seems at risk. 

PHOTOS: Florida Kisses for Equality

Florida residents celebrate a triumph for equality.

Ruby Corado, founder of LGBTQ+ nonprofit Casa Ruby, pleads guilty to wire fraud

The Washington, D.C. nonprofit shuttered its doors after she vanished with thousands of dollars.

Parents of bullied trans teen who died by suicide sue Alabama school district

The lawsuit says the Elba City school district ignored the teen's cries for help and failed to implement basic antibullying measures.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Donald Trump Jr. weirdly claims that Hurricane Beryl is nonbinary name

The son of the former president continues to just say ridiculous stuff online.

Lesbian Congresswoman Angie Craig Survives GOP Plot to Take Her Down

A third-party candidate, now deceased, had said Republicans recruited him to draw votes away from Craig, but she won reelection anyway.

Mondaire Jones Loses Primary; Other LGBTQ+ Candidates Notch Wins

Mondaire Jones, one of the first Black gay men in Congress, lost the Democratic primary in a new district.

GOP Retains Control of House, LGBT Members Reelected

The House of Representatives remains under Republican control, but all the Democratic LGBT representatives were reelected.

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Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school

His mom has been trying to get answers about the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ environment for a year without satisfaction.

Chi Ossé, Black gay NYC Council member, files for potential challenge to Hakeem Jeffries for Congress

Ossé says Democrats in Congress "seem asleep at the wheel" in challenging Donald Trump,

Feds: Illinois School Guilty of Anti-Trans Discrimination

The Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education declared that a school in Palatine, Ill., violated federal law by denying a trans student access to females' locker room facilities.

D.C.’s newest LGBTQ+ bar, District Eagle, invites patrons to ‘let their freak flag fly’

The space embraces a “kink-forward” mindset, managing partner Zach Renovátes told The Advocate.