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Lgbtq Rights
first person
Aug. 18, 2023
What I Learned In Conversion Therapy
I went to a session every week in high school. I came out as trans anyway.
By
Grace Byron
power
June 5, 2023
Tennessee’s Drag Ban Has Been Blocked
After a federal judge ruled that it violated the First Amendment.
By
Tariro Mzezewa
politics
Mar. 10, 2023
Zooming With Tennessee Thirst Trap Franklyn McClure
He feels a little bad for the GOP lieutenant governor who liked his photos, because he knows what it’s like to be “hated on.”
By
Brock Colyar
power
Nov. 23, 2022
Everything We Know About the Colorado Springs Shooting
Anderson Lee Aldrich faces preliminary murder and bias-crime charges after opening fire in an LGBTQ+ nightclub.
By
Olivia Truffaut-Wong
and
Claire Lampen
renaissance
July 29, 2022
Here’s What We Know About Beyoncé’s Uncle, Jonny
The singer dedicated her new album to her “godmother.”
By
Danielle Cohen
power
July 26, 2022
GOP Lawmaker Only Supports Gay Marriage When It’s His Son
Glenn Thompson voted against codifying marriage equality days before attending his gay son’s wedding.
By
Andrea González-Ramírez
parenting
July 19, 2022
How Do I Tell My Kids Our Family Has a Target on Our Backs?
LGBTQ families like mine are under threat. I’m trying to find the words to talk to my kids about it.
By
Laura Leigh Abby
power
July 1, 2020
HUD Proposal Cuts Protections for Unhoused Trans People
It would allow federally funded, same-sex homeless shelters to make admission determinations based on biological sex.
By
Claire Lampen
power
June 15, 2020
15,000 People Marched in Brooklyn for Black Trans Lives
“This is what community looks like.”
By
Andrew Nguyen
power
June 15, 2020
Supreme Court Delivers a Major Victory for LGBTQ Americans
It is now illegal in the United States for an employer to fire someone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
By
Bridget Read
oh no
June 10, 2020
What Did J.K. Rowling Say This Time?
The author’s latest comments about sex and gender have revived accusations of transphobia.
By
Claire Lampen
pride
June 4, 2020
Ways You Can Support the Black LGBTQ+ Community
For Pride Month and beyond.
By
Andrew Nguyen
obits
May 12, 2020
Aimee Stephens, a Groundbreaking Transgender Activist, Has Died
Stephens was fired in 2013 after announcing her plans to transition. Her sex discrimination case rose all the way to the Supreme Court.
By
Claire Lampen
power
Apr. 20, 2020
New York City Pride Is Officially Canceled
“This probably will not surprise you,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said of the announcement.
By
Amanda Arnold
so you want to be president
Oct. 11, 2019
Spend Your Day Rewatching This Elizabeth Warren Mic-Drop Moment
She had a perfect zinger at the LGBTQ town hall when asked about gay marriage.
By
Amanda Arnold
hate crimes
Aug. 21, 2019
Teen Boys Deny Assaulting Lesbian Couple For Refusing to Kiss
In a horrifying homophobic attack, a lesbian couple was beaten up and robbed after they refused a group of boys’ demand to kiss each other.
By
Amanda Arnold
pride month
June 27, 2019
It Looks Like Boston’s Straight Pride Is Actually Happening
The event’s organizers have cleared their first logistical hurdle.
By
Amanda Arnold
lgbtq rights
May 17, 2019
Taiwan Just Passed Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
“We took a big step towards true equality, and made Taiwan a better country.”
By
Amanda Arnold
power
Apr. 22, 2019
The Supreme Court Is Taking on Major Cases on LGBT Rights
The Court will decide whether it’s illegal to discriminate against LGBT employees.
By
Lisa Ryan
lgbtq rights
Mar. 28, 2019
Gay Sex Will Be Now Be Punishable by Stoning in Brunei
The harshly criticized law is set to take effect next week.
By
Amanda Arnold
power
Jan. 9, 2019
Two Women Arrested for Attacking Transgender Woman in Bar Bathroom
The assault occurred in North Carolina, where a notorious anti-trans bathroom bill was briefly passed.
By
Kimberly Truong
human rights
Oct. 24, 2018
What It’s Like to Be a Trans Teen in America Right Now
“I didn’t think they would ever just try to write us out of existence.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
talking to
Aug. 10, 2018
8 People on Surviving Gay Conversion Therapy
“I think the key thing is that I wanted to change a lot of the time because I had so much self-hate — I was very much participating in it.”
By
Anna Silman
scotus
June 27, 2018
This Is How Hostile Trump’s Potential SCOTUS Picks Are to Abortion, LGBTQ Rights
One called
Roe
v.
Wade
the “worst abomination in the history of constitutional law.”
By
Amanda Arnold
lgbtq rights
Mar. 29, 2018
This Teacher Was Suspended for Discussing Her Sexual Orientation in Class
Her attorney said that she just referred to her wife in front of students.
By
Gabriella Paiella
pride
Mar. 29, 2018
Mike Pence’s Hometown Will Have Its First-Ever LGBTQ Pride Festival This Year
An 18-year-old organized it as her “senior project.”
By
Amanda Arnold
sexual education
Mar. 22, 2018
Why Did the Government Make It Harder to Find Health Info for LGBTQ Women?
A new report says the resources were removed last fall.
By
Leah Rodriguez
london fashion week
Feb. 18, 2018
Scenes From Christopher Bailey’s Final Burberry Show
It was emotional and celeb-packed.
By
Amanda Arnold
Feb. 13, 2018
Michelle Obama’s Portrait Dress Had a Hidden Political Message
The dress was based on one that was in Michelle Smith’s spring 2017 Milly collection.
By
Amanda Arnold
evangelicalism
Jan. 24, 2018
What It’s Like To Experience Gay Conversion Therapy
“The pastor was inches away from my face, screaming for the demon to get out.”
As told to
Alexa Tsoulis-Reay
transgender rights
Jan. 10, 2018
Wisconsin School District to Settle Transgender Student’s Lawsuit
Kenosha Unified School District will pay $800,000.
By
Amanda Arnold
the royals
Dec. 1, 2017
Anglican Priest Says We Should Pray for Prince George to Be Gay
“[…] bless Prince George with a love, when he grows up, of a fine young gentleman.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
gallery
Nov. 6, 2017
Trans Women Reclaim Places of LGBTQ Hate Crimes
A photography show at the Museum of Sex documents Peru’s LGBTQ community.
By
Anna Furman
gallery
Oct. 16, 2017
Scenes From the Voices 4 Chechnya March in New York
Condemning violence against LGBTQ people abroad, the march went from the Stonewall Inn to Trump Tower.
By
Amanda Svachula
lgbtq rights
Aug. 11, 2017
More LGBTQ People Killed So Far in 2017 Than All of 2016, Report Says
A report from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs suggests a slight uptick in hate crimes against LGBTQ people.
By
Claire Landsbaum
politics
Aug. 9, 2017
5 Transgender Soldiers Are Suing President Trump Over Military Ban
Two LGBTQ legal organizations filed a lawsuit on their behalf.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Aug. 3, 2017
Police Departments Say They’ll Welcome Transgender Troops
If transgender troops are kicked out of the military, police departments across the country say they’ll step in.
By
Claire Landsbaum
transgender rights
Aug. 3, 2017
LGBTQ Suicide Hotline Reports a ‘Dramatic Spike’ in Calls From Transgender Youth
The contacts increased after Trump’s anti-trans military tweets.
By
Lisa Ryan
lgbtq rights
July 27, 2017
Chelsea Manning Tore Apart Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Soldiers
“We are neither disruptive nor expensive. We are human beings, and we will not be erased or ignored.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
politics
July 13, 2017
Jeff Sessions Under Fire for Delivering Speech to an Anti-LGBTQ Group
He addressed the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian law firm that advocates against LGBTQ rights.
By
Claire Landsbaum
politics
June 30, 2017
Pride Month Came and Went Without Recognition from the President
So far, the White House’s strategy on LGBTQ issues has been to ignore them.
By
Claire Landsbaum
gallery
June 27, 2017
This Photographer Chronicled the LGBT Rights Movement in 1970s San Francisco
You may know Daniel Nicoletta’s work from his Harvey Milk Forever stamp.
By
Danielle Cohen
June 26, 2017
Supreme Court to Hear Appeal Over Baker’s Refusal to Make Same-Sex Wedding Cake
The baker was found to have violated Colorado’s anti-discrimination law.
By
Lisa Ryan
pride
June 23, 2017
These World Leaders Are the New Gay Icons
In the absence of American leadership, others have assumed the spotlight.
By
Alex Hawgood
lgbtq rights
June 16, 2017
People in Oregon Can Now Choose ‘X’ as Their Gender on Driver’s Licenses
The transportation commission’s rule change is the first of its kind in the nation.
By
Claire Landsbaum
politics
June 15, 2017
White House Removes LGBTQ Wording From Equal Employment Policy
The Department of Commerce’s policy no longer includes explicit protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
By
Claire Landsbaum
lgbtq rights
June 9, 2017
Chelsea Manning Says Hormone Therapy Was ‘Literally What Kept Me Alive’
In her first TV interview, Chelsea Manning talked about receiving hormone therapy in prison and what drove her to release classified documents.
By
Claire Landsbaum
politics
June 2, 2017
Ivanka Trump Tweets That She’s ‘Proud to Support LGBTQ Americans,’ Which, Huh
… okay, then.
By
Claire Landsbaum
lgbtq rights
May 24, 2017
Janet Mock Says She Doesn’t Want to Stand for All Trans Women
She doesn’t want the trans experience to be seen as a “monolith.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
lgbtq rights
May 22, 2017
Texas House Passes ‘Bathroom Bill’ That Targets Transgender Students
It’s similar to North Carolina’s infamous bathroom bill.
By
Claire Landsbaum
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