News + Politics
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Same-sex widower asks court to grant him Social Security survivor’s benefits
Lawyers for an Arizona man whose partner died just six months after the state lifted its ban on same-sex marriage have asked a federal court...
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Arizona House approves bill barring transgender athletes from women’s sports
The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill prohibiting transgender females from participating in girls’ sports, despite claims from opponents that it promotes discrimination....
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Joe Biden finally releases LGBTQ equality plan
Former Vice President's detailed proposals would reinstate Obama-era protections, pass Equality Act, combat anti-trans violence, and more
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Whitman-Walker seeks volunteers for HIV vaccine study
D.C.-based health organization is one of 55 sites taking part in a global research study
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Indiana Republican under fire for homophobic Pete Buttigieg comment on Facebook meme
Indiana Sen. Mike Young implied Buttigieg is a bottom who is "used to" being assaulted
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Aaron Schock comes out as gay, fails to apologize for anti-gay political record
Shock said he put "ambition over the truth, which not only hurt me, but others as well."
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Utah Republican introduces bill to study medications used to help transgender youth transition
Advocates say there's already sufficient information about the medications widely available
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Louisiana pastor’s anti-gay sign aimed at lesbian couple sparks protest outside his church
Pastor Rex Cornwell argues that he's simply defending Biblical values by putting up the sign
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Washington becomes tenth state to ban gay or trans panic defense
Bill now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature into law
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signs conversion therapy ban into law
Virginia will become the 20th state to ban efforts to change youths' sexual orientation or gender identity
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Gay lawmaker Brian Sims endorses Elizabeth Warren for president
"She has the most comprehensive plan for LGBTQ+ Americans that I’ve ever seen"
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Police won’t prosecute men accused of yelling anti-gay slurs at lesbian on plane
Police cite "evidentiary difficulties" after men allegedly shouted "dyke" and "lesbos" on Ryanair flight
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Miss Staten Island banned from St. Patrick’s Day parade after coming out as bisexual
Madison L'Insalata wanted to visibly support the LGBTQ community. She was banned from participating for "safety reasons."
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Woman jailed after stalking gay man on Grindr and sharing his nudes with his family
Yannick Glaudin shared intimate photos of the victim with his friends and family after he suspected he was being catfished
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#ThankYouPete: Buttigieg praised on social media after suspending campaign
Putting politics aside, many noted the impact Buttigieg's campaign would have on LGBTQ youth across the country
