LGBTQ rights
Does Barbie Have a Girlfriend? 'Love Wins' Photos Resurface in Viral Tweet
Photos of Barbie wearing a "Love Wins" T-shirt from a 2017 collaboration have sparked a discussion about the doll's girlfriend.
Jordan Peterson's New Book Release Prompts Tears Among Publisher's Staff
Employees at Penguin Random House Canada reportedly confronted management in a town hall meeting after it was announced it would publish Peterson's new book in 2021.
Florida Teacher Fired From Adventist School For Being Gay
Steven Arauz was dismissed from his $49,000-a-year position at Forest Lake Education Center shortly after featuring in an article published by online news site Gays With Kids.
Republicans Hate Government Intrusion? Tell That to Amy Coney Barrett
President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick would have the government intervene in the most intimate aspects of personal life. But a mask mandate? Never.
VP Debate Marks Second Election Pence Was Not Asked About LGBTQ Rights
Advocacy groups called it a "disservice" that moderator Susan Page failed to bring up Vice President Mike Pence's anti-LGBTQ record.
Protections for LGBTQ Workers Won't Work Unless Enforced
The Supreme Court ruled LGBTQ workers are entitled to the Civil Rights Act's protections against job discrimination, but that law has limits—and should be fixed.
Obama Tweets Rainbow White House Image and Wishes Happy Pride Month
The former president tweeted the message after the court ruled that gay and transgender people were protected against employment discrimination.
I'm a Texas Republican, and That's Why I'm Standing Up for LGBTQ Rights
Discrimination contradicts my values, and it's undeniably bad for business.
Senate Confirms Controversial Trump Court Pick Steven Menashi
Menashi's confirmation has been opposed by several progressive organizations, including Planned Parenthood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Alliance for Justice.
President Trump Attacks "LGBTQ People For Who They Are," Says HRC Head
During an interview, the new Human Rights Campaign leader, Alfonso David, said President Trump is "the worst president on LGBTQ issues ever" and that he is "attacking people for who they are."
CNN Slammed for Not Asking Questions on LGBTQ Issues During Debate
"We're invisible in this conversation," tweeted Charlotte Clymer, a press secretary at the Human Rights Campaign.
Coca-Cola Ads in Hungary Spark Fine, Protest Against LGBTQ Visibility
A Coca-Cola ad campaign in Hungary has led to anti-LGBTQ feelings and a fine of 500,000 HUF.
Poll: Majority of Republicans Say No One Should Be Fired for Being Gay
Only 40 percent of Republicans support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, but 65 percent don't think an employee should be fired for being gay.
'Kill the Gays' Bill Revived by Ugandan Government
The Ugandan bill—colloquially known as "Kill the Gays"—was nullified in 2014 on a technicality but the government said it plans to resurrect the bill within a few weeks.
Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren Plan to Reverse the Trump LGBTQ Policies
The two Democratic presidential hopefuls plan to repeal the Trump Administration's transgender military ban and religious exemption policies.
Florida Judge Overturns Tampa's Conversion Therapy Ban
Introduced in 2017, the ban was overturned by ruling late last Friday by U.S. District Judge William Jung .
Three LGBTQ Cases Set to Test the Supreme Court's Conservative Principles
Three explosive cases are about to test whether conservative Supreme Court justices are seen to rule according to their professed legal principles—or their politics.
Gavin Newsom: Why I Decided to Fly the Pride Flag at the California Capitol
California does not just tolerate diversity—we celebrate it.
More Republicans Supporting Transgender Military Service, Despite Trump Ban
"Compared to two years ago, Republicans are notably more supportive of transgender military service," a recent report from Public Religion Research Institute says.
Lesbian Couple Says Restaurant Canceled Wedding Rehearsal Over Orientation
Kendall Brown and Mindy Rackley said they were told their rehearsal dinner was being canceled out of "love" because they were "in an unhealthy relationship."
Catholic School Bars Gay Couple From Enrolling Child
Around 1,000 people have now signed a petition calling on the school to reverse their decision.
Gay Couple Says They Were Forced to Move Plane Seats
"I cannot believe that an airline in this day and age would give a straight couple preferential treatment over a gay couple and go so far as to ask us to leave."
Cuba Moves to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
"Cuba has been moving toward more open and tolerant approaches on gay rights issues for some time."
Gay Couple Ordered To Leave Lyft After Kissing: Report
The incident is the latest discrimination controversy to engulf ridesharing platforms.
India's Gay Prince Opening Palace Up as LGBT Sanctuary
Throughout his life, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil has broken traditions, stereotypes and taboos.
Republicans Refuse to Call Trans Lawmaker a Woman
Democrat Danica Roem may see state house rules changed so others lawmakers don't call her "gentlewoman."
Trump Will Speak At a Hate Group Event
The Family Research Council will also host anti-Muslim speakers.