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Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'

A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.

Our 2024 LGBTQ+ voter guide: What to know about candidates, how to vote and more

Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

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

Religious Groups Seek Right to Fire Workers for Grindr Use, Gay Sex

Churches and a for-profit business are seeking religious exemptions from the Supreme Court ruling against anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in employment.

Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping

The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.

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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Key LGBTQ+ Supreme Court decisions to watch this term and what you need to know

Gender-affirming care, PrEP, and LGBTQ+ books are all on the docket.

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Texas Woman Arrested Over Threats to Kill Judge in Trump Case, LGBTQ+ Community

She left a voicemail from her cell phone number at the judge’s chambers, authorities say.

LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races

There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.

Supreme Court Lets Stand Texas Ruling That Could Undermine Marriage Equality

The high court won't hear an appeal of a ruling that said marriage equality doesn't necessarily mean equal benefits.

SCOTUS Finalist Allison Jones Rushing Interned for Antigay Hate Group

Rushing would be an appalling pick for the high court, and Barbara Lagoa is problematic as well.

Lawsuit seeks release of Census data on sexual orientation and gender identity

The information can help in enforcement of civil rights laws, the suit notes.

We Can Stop the GOP's Disenfranchisement of Black, Trans Voters

McConnell and his ilk will do anything to stop minorities from voting; it must be our mission to win back our inalienable right.

The Lesbian Who Could Replace Madison Cawthorn and More Primary News

Lesbian minister and activist Jasmine Beach-Ferrara won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat from North Carolina, among several other LGBTQ+ victories Tuesday.

Republican AGs ask SCOTUS to uphold anti-trans sports laws

Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.

Trump-Appointed Judge Orders Southwest Attorneys Attend Training by Anti-LGBTQ+ Group

The Alliance Defending Freedom has been labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Everything we know about Austin Wolf's arrest, arraignment & what happens next

Plus, how the industry is responding the news.

Trump Admin's 'License to Discriminate' Health Care Rule Struck Down

Allowing health care workers to refuse services to those who offend their religious beliefs is illegal, a federal judge rules.

Texas Is Latest and Largest State to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill to this effect into law Friday.

Trump orders closure of Department of Education 'once and for all'. He can’t do that without Congress

The president once famously said that he loves "the poorly educated."

Ala. Judge Roy Moore Compares Marriage Equality to Holocaust

It seems Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore will stop at nothing in his fight against marriage equality.