Nation
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Utah Republican wants to block birth certificates from being changed to reflect gender identity
A Utah Republican would like to prohibit transgender individuals from changing the gender marker on their birth certificates.
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President Biden nominates two LGBTQ people to top economic posts
Christy Goldsmith Romero and Jed Kolko will join a number of out officials in the Biden administration, if confirmed by the Senate.
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California could become first state to outlaw “stealthing,” or removing a condom during sex
If signed into law, a recently passed bill would classify stealthing as sexual battery under California's civil code
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LGBTQ youths are less likely to play sports due to fear of bullying or harassment
A research brief from The Trevor Project finds that LGBTQ youths are less likely to play sports due to fear of being bullied or harassed.
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Mary Trump brands Donald Trump a “f***ing loser” after he sues her
Donald Trump is seeking $100 million from Mary Trump and the New York Times for publishing his tax records
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Colorado’s Jared Polis becomes first sitting governor to have same-sex wedding
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and partner Marlon Reis married in a small ceremony on the 18th anniversary of their first date
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Catholic school reinstates lesbian lacrosse coach who had her job offer yanked for being married to a woman
A Chicago-area Catholic school has reversed its decision to rescind a job offer to a female lacrosse coach who is married to another woman.
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Gay Chicago firefighter alleges supervisor used anti-gay slurs, undressed in front of him, and propositioned him for sex
A court refused to dismiss a gay Chicago Fire Department employee's lawsuit alleging he was discriminated against and sexually harassed.
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Florida school investigating after students yell anti-gay slurs, stomp on Pride flag
Bartram Trail High School has pledged to investigate after parents branded the anti-gay actions "shocking," "scary," and "terrifying"
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Biden administration: LGBTQ military veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to receive full benefits
Ten years after the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the VA will allow discharged LGBTQ military veterans to recoup the benefits they lost.
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New Jersey grand jury indicts teen for attempting to kill a learning disabled man he thought was gay
New Jersey grand jury indicts teen for attempting to kill a learning disabled man he thought was gay.
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Baseball commentator suspended for anti-gay slur says “90%” of Cincinnati Reds fans want him back on air
A former baseball commentator who was suspended for using a homophobic slur and eventually failed to have his contract renewed by Fox Sports claims that...
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RuPaul makes Emmys history with latest Drag Race win
RuPaul's Drag Race has won 25 Emmy Awards, including a record-breaking 11 for host RuPaul Charles
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Police investigating hate crime attack after gay man beaten unconscious in San Diego park
Police in San Diego are investigating an attack in a park that left a gay man requiring surgery to his face. Gersson Saavedra was beaten...
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California lawmakers pass bill to decriminalize loitering and bar police from using it as evidence of sex work
California lawmakers have passed a bill intended to prevent police from using loitering as evidence of intent to engage in sex work.
