LGBTQ rights
Newsom Targets DeSantis in Independence Day Ad: 'Freedom Is Under Attack'
"I urge all of you living in Florida to join the fight—or join us in California, where we still believe in freedom," the California governor said in his ad.
Codify Gay Marriage Now to Thwart Clarence Thomas: Jim Obergefell
"We know we are at risk in the Supreme Court, but we must do what we can," Obergefell told Newsweek.
Clarence Thomas Wants SCOTUS to 'Correct the Error' of Legal Gay Marriage
The conservative justice additionally argued that the Court's decision that criminal penalties for sodomy are unconstitutional should be overruled.
FINA Under Fire for Transgender Swimming Ban: All Women Will 'Suffer'
One critic accused the federation of bowing "to political pressure bought about by vicious anti-trans propaganda."
Arrested Patriot Front Member Told Dad He Won't Leave Group: 'No Remorse'
Police arrested 31 members of Patriot Front before they allegedly planned to disrupt an LGBT event in Idaho.
Texas GOP Convention Sparks Intraparty Feud on Treatment of Gay Republicans
Donald Trump Jr. accused the Texas GOP of "cancelling" the group of LGBTQ conservatives by excluding them from the convention.
Republican Complains Democrats Restrict Guns, But Not Gender Transitions
Representative Lisa McClain pushed back against efforts to increase the age requirement for semiautomatic firearm purchases.
Is It Time to Set the First Amendment on FIRE?
The ACLU has in recent years drifted away from its moorings as the nation's premiere defender of the First Amendment, struggling instead to balance its commitment to free expression with progressive stances on behalf of racial and sexual minorities.
Iraqi Gay Community at Risk Over Monkeypox Stigma Stoked by Leaders
Monkeypox has been labelled a "gay disease" in countries from the U.S. to Iraq, triggering fears of more stigma for LGBTQ+ people.
Pizza Hut Slammed for Suggesting Drag Performer Book in Kids' Reading Club
Some on social media tweeted this week that Pizza Hut has "gone full woke" and that they would no longer support the restaurant chain.
Couple Covers Home in Rainbow Lights After HOA Removes Pride Flag
"Everything about this is beautiful": A yearly tradition, the lighting display will continue throughout Pride 2022.
The Real Reason Pride Month Is Celebrated in June
Exploring Pride Month, including its origins, traditions and why it's celebrated every year during the month of June.
LGBTQ Meaning: What The Different Flags Represent
Summer 2022 will witness countless Pride parades and events worldwide to coincide with LGBTQ Pride Month. Here is what the rainbow flags represent.
Texas Preacher Jonathan Shelley Calls Pride 'an Abomination'
"According to God we should hate Pride, not celebrate it," Shelley said at a city council meeting.
Judge Strikes Lesbian's Name from Child's Birth Certificate in Divorce Row
A woman in Oklahoma says she felt erased after being taken off her son's birth certificate in a messy same-sex divorce case.
Florida Student Fighting 'Don't Say Gay' Law Can't Run for Class President
Florida student Jack Petocz was briefly suspended after organizing a mass protest in March opposing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' "Don't Say Gay" bill.
What Is Obergefell v. Hodges? Same-Sex Marriage Could Be Overturned Next
Justice Samuel Alito's reasoning behind overturning Roe v. Wade might threaten other recently recognized rights, including same-sex marriage.
Ron DeSantis 'Might Have Gone Too Far' in Disney Battle, GOP Donor Says
Dan Eberhart suggested the Florida governor may have overstepped the line with retaliatory attack on Disney by revoking its special privileges.
Exxon Mobil Says Banning LGBTQ Flag Doesn't 'Diminish' Diversity Commitment
The company will not allow the LGBTQ rights flag to be flown outside its offices during Pride month in June.
Gay Lawmaker's Fiery Speech on Transgender Bill Viewed Over 800K Times
"I was afraid of people like you growing up," Representative Ian Mackey said during his speech.
Mom 'Forced' to Leave Alabama As Ban Prohibits Trans Healthcare for Son
Governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill that makes it an offence to prescribe trans hormone medications to teenagers.
Tennessee Lawmaker Adds Age Restriction to Marriage Bill After Backlash
The bill has since been amended with an age requirement of 18 years old for marriage.
Transgender Drugs, Surgery for Kids Would Be Banned if Florida Bill Passes
"If an adult wants to self-mutilate in pursuit of the fiction they can defy God and science, more power to them—as they don't expect me to pay for it," GOP Representative Randy Fine tweeted.
Caitlin Jenner Tells Hannity, 'There's so Much More To Me Than' Being Trans
Jenner insisted she was "not a trans activist" and said that being transgender was "just one part of my life."
Universal Dodges Spotlight as Disney Takes Heat for 'Don't Say Gay' Stance
Despite Universal Studios' silence on the controversial law, no calls for boycotts or employee walkouts have appeared to be expressed publicly.
Anti-Trans Legislation Could Exacerbate Gun Violence Against Trans People
We live in a country where extremists have near-unfettered access to deadly weapons—a country where hate-fueled gun violence is enabled by our politicians.
Disney 'Crossed a Line' With 'Don't Say Gay' Repeal Claim, DeSantis Says
"This state is governed by the interest of the people of the state of Florida, it's not based on the demands of California corporate executives," DeSantis said.
Conversion Therapy—Not Gender Affirming Care—Is Real 'Child Abuse'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott should focus his efforts on ensuring no child has to endure the harmful practice that is conversion therapy.
Disney Loses Florida Dems' Fundraiser Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Controversy
The party announced plans to move an annual fundraiser hours after its LGBTQ+ caucus said it would skip the event scheduled to be held at Disney in protest.
Disney Has a History of Staying Silent on Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
In the first three months of 2022, 38 states have introduced legislation related to LGBTQ discrimination. Disney has only publicly criticized one in Florida.