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Education
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool

The Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ children can be denied access to public preschool programs by religious schools.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

Andy Beshear calls out Trump's abuse of faith while accepting LGBTQ+ allyship award

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund celebrated rising queer leadership and allies amid ongoing political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool

The Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ children can be denied access to public preschool programs by religious schools.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

Andy Beshear calls out Trump's abuse of faith while accepting LGBTQ+ allyship award

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund celebrated rising queer leadership and allies amid ongoing political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago
France news

Anti-gay vandals have terrorized 2 teachers for over a year. They say their town is doing nothing. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
13 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Gay dad punches right-wing commentator after being tricked into a homophobic interview - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
US politics

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

West Hollywood is protecting modern families. The rest of California should be next

California laws need to reflect diverse family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family model.
NYC politics
fromgaycitynews.com
5 hours ago

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council's special election race for District 3

LGBTQ leaders are actively campaigning in New York City's special election for the City Council's Third District, emphasizing representation and community significance.
France news
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

Anti-gay vandals have terrorized 2 teachers for over a year. They say their town is doing nothing. - LGBTQ Nation

Two gay teachers in Lairoux, France, face ongoing anti-gay vandalism and criticize local government for inadequate support.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
13 hours ago

Gay dad punches right-wing commentator after being tricked into a homophobic interview - LGBTQ Nation

A gay dad faces felony charges after an altercation with a right-wing commentator questioning his parenting abilities.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.
Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

West Hollywood is protecting modern families. The rest of California should be next

California laws need to reflect diverse family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family model.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Appeals court clears path to move trans women into men's prisons despite sexual assault risk

Transgender women inmates may be relocated to men's prisons following a federal appellate court ruling that reverses a lower court's decision.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
18 hours ago

Trump Is Making Federal Prison Even More Dangerous for Transgender Inmates

New directives classify being transgender as a mental health disorder and mandate conversion therapy-like treatment for inmates with gender dysphoria.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Lawyers ask judge to certify case to protect all trans troops affected by Trump military ban

Transgender service members are pursuing a nationwide class action against Trump's military ban to ensure broad legal protection for all affected individuals.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
#human-rights
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago
World politics

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

World human rights report says U.S. is undermining LGBTQ+ rights worldwide - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. policies under President Trump, alongside China and Russia, are weakening the rules-based international order, fueling a global democratic recession and threats to LGBTQ+ rights.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Caitlyn Jenner Complains Trump's Anti-Trans Policy Screwing Her Over And Trump Is Ignoring Her Pleas

Caitlyn Jenner expresses frustration over Trump's anti-trans policies affecting her passport situation, while still supporting him.
SOMA, SF
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Anti-AI activist charged with firebombing home of gay OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - LGBTQ Nation

A suspect was arrested for a firebombing attempt on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, driven by fears of artificial intelligence.
Privacy professionals
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
#disability-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Social justice

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago
LGBT

Disability Groups Are Standing United for Trans Rights. That Hasn't Always Been the Case. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Disability advocates and LGBTQ+ organizations now unite to secure federal civil rights protections for trans people, reversing a 1989 compromise that excluded them from disability law coverage.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

Attorney General threatens doctors with 10 years in prison for providing gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation

Pam Bondi's DOJ memo directs investigation and prosecution of minors accessing gender-affirming care as female genital mutilation.
#gender-affirming-care
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
#lgbtqia
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
LGBT
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter, posing as a former student wanting to remain in the UK, met one of those advisers, Tanisa Khan. For a fee, she offered to provide evidence to support the fake claim that he was gay.
UK politics
#supreme-court
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
Law
fromAbove the Law
14 hours ago

Morning Docket: 04.20.26 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's shadow docket reflects John Roberts' prioritization of personal interests over legal precedent.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

SCOTUS will hear Catholic schools' plea for public funds despite ban on kids with LGBTQ+ parents - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case involving anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools seeking funding despite violating nondiscrimination provisions.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
Law
fromAbove the Law
14 hours ago

Morning Docket: 04.20.26 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's shadow docket reflects John Roberts' prioritization of personal interests over legal precedent.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

SCOTUS will hear Catholic schools' plea for public funds despite ban on kids with LGBTQ+ parents - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case involving anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools seeking funding despite violating nondiscrimination provisions.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A shadow industry is helping migrants fabricate claims of being gay to secure asylum in the UK.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Religious law firm convinces nuns to sue state over trans-inclusive law - LGBTQ Nation

Nuns at a Catholic hospice are suing New York over laws they claim violate their religious rights regarding gender identity and pronoun usage.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
16 hours ago

58 UK libraries hold 'self-help' book which encourages conversion for trans kids

I sat my son under a large maple tree in our backyard and told him that males cannot be female, and we would be going back to his birth name and pronouns. I said, 'Honey, I know that this is something you feel you cannot live without. But you will be able to live without it. And you will actually be happier.'
LGBT
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 days ago

What happens when LGBTQ+ couples get a divorce - finances and rights explained

Divorce for LGBTQ+ couples is legally the same as for heterosexual couples, thanks to the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. This change has made the process less acrimonious, allowing couples to confirm that their marriage has irretrievably broken down without the need for blame.
Law
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Christian GOP politician allegedly paid kids to send him sexually explicit images - LGBTQ Nation

Kevin Hedgpeth, a South Carolina politician, was charged with possession and production of child sexual abuse material involving minors.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/17/26

A federal judge has blocked RFK Jr.'s dangerous changes to childhood vaccine policy. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior CDC official featured on The Advocate's January/February cover, called the ruling "big news" and a win for science and the law.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/20/26

The SAVE America Act is criticized for making voting harder for marginalized groups, particularly those who have changed their names.
#trans-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
LGBT

Family of trans college student flees Idaho after state passes draconian anti-trans law - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Family of trans college student flees Idaho after state passes draconian anti-trans law - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's new law criminalizes restroom use for trans individuals, prompting families like the Devitts to leave the state.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/23/26

The president spent the weekend celebrating the death of one of his political foes, former special counsel and FBI Director Robert Mueller, posting, 'Good. I'm glad he's dead,' on social media.
SF LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Parents sue over school's trans-inclusive bathroom policy to protect their daughters' "dignity" - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of conservative parents is suing a Wisconsin school district over trans-inclusive bathroom policies, claiming violations of privacy and dignity for female students.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

The EHRC updated its guidance on gender following government feedback to clarify the implementation of the supreme court ruling on biological sex.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Democrats celebrate as anti-trans provisions are removed from Health & Human Services funding bill - LGBTQ Nation

The bills are strikingly clean,
US politics
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Daily newsletter 1/26

Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and agents are leaving Minneapolis after two American citizens were killed; lawmakers call to impeach Kristi Noem and abolish ICE.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/13/26

State legislatures are passing conflicting LGBTQ+ legislation, with most restricting queer rights while Pennsylvania advances employment protections for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive workers.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Daily newsletter 1/27

Anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, including vandalism, assault, and threats, rose nationwide; 2025 was among the most dangerous years for LGBTQ Americans.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Jail workers mocked a gay guard & threatened his life. Now he's getting his payback. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay 24-year D.C. corrections sergeant received $500,000 to resign after alleging repeated anti-gay harassment, PTSD, and multiple prior settlements.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Daily newsletter 1/23

Vice President JD Vance delivered an address at the March for Life in Washington D.C. today, attacking abortion rights and LGBTQ+ equality as existential threats to the nation. Blocks away, a white supremacist group showed their support. Meanwhile, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has rescinded LGBTQ-inclusive guidance about what workplace harassment looks like, and a Maryland judge has ruled that Trump's DOJ can't have trans youth hospital records.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Daily newsletter 2/17

Civil rights pioneer Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed away at age 84. Jackson rose from being an aide to Martin Luther King Jr. to being one of the most celebrated civil rights leaders in the U.S., including strong support for marriage equality. "Marriage is based on love and commitment - not on sexual orientation," he once said. "I support the right for any person to marry the person of their choosing."
LGBT
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