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Montana, North Dakota Bills Target Transgender Athletes
Lawmakers in North Dakota and Montana are considering bills that specifically target transgender student athletes.
Reports: Equality Act in Biden's First 100 Days Might Not be Possible
LGBTQ equality advocates heard in a recent conference call that President-elect Joe Biden might not be able to keep a campaign promise: Passing the Equality Act in the incoming administration's first 100 days.
Trump Administration Takes Another Swipe at LGBTQ Health Protections on Way Out
Even as Donald Trump has acknowledged his presidency is coming to an end, his administration isn't finished attacking LGBTQ Americans, as yet another reversal of federal non-discrimination protections shows.
Brian Sims Accuses GOP Senator of Endangering His Life
Rep. Brian Sims (D-PA) has accused a Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker Doug Mastriano of endangering his life in a Twitter post.
Palm Springs Mayor Hits Back at GaysOverCovid Critics Calling Her 'Queen of the Karens'
Despite receiving abuse on social media, Palm Spring mayor Christy Holstege isn't backing down on her criticism of gay and bisexual men partying in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gay Capitol Riot Attendee Bragged About Assault, Now Fears Retaliation and Arrest
A gay hairdresser from Huntington Beach is receiving death threats after taking part in last week's insurrection at the U.S. capitol.
Early Warning Signs Emerge for GOP After US Capitol Riots
Since last week's deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, about 225 Republicans logged in to the election office in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to change their party registration. Ethan Demme was one of them.
'I'll Be Darned.' Joe Biden's Shaky History on LGBTQ Legislation
Joe Biden has promised to pass the Equality Act in the first 100 days of his presidency, a far cry from the man who voted for DOMA and "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and saw LGBTQ people as "security risks" while a legislator.
Advocates: Biden Will Move America Away from Trump's 'Discrimination Administration'
LGBTQ equality advocates are confident that President-elect Joe Biden will move America away from Trump's "discrimination administration," and toward a more equitable America.
Hunter Schafer Part of ACLU's 2017 Fight Against Transphobic Bathroom Bill
Hunter Schafer, star of HBO's "Euphoria," was a plaintiff in the ACLU's lawsuit against a North Carolina anti-transgender bathroom bill in 2017.
Anti-Gay Dubai to Host Conference on LGBTQ Rights
The International Conference on Gender Identity and LGBT Rights will be held in May in Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, where homosexuality remains illegal.
Lawmakers Who Voted Against Biden are Denounced Back Home
Republican members of Congress who voted against certifying Joe Biden's presidential victory, even after a mob broke into the Capitol, are being denounced by critics in their home districts.
No Surprise: Trump Left Many Clues He Wouldn't Go Quietly
President Donald Trump left plenty of clues he'd try to burn the place down on his way out the door.
Democratic Wins Could Strengthen Biden's Legislative Push
President-elect Joe Biden's victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn.
Donald Trump Jr. Slams Transgender Athletes at Rally Before D.C. Riots
At the Wednesday rally in Washington D.C., shortly before seditionists stormed the Capitol and rioted at the suggestion of the President, Donald Trump Jr. attacked transgender athletes in an expletive-ridden speech.
Biden Calls Trump 'Unfit' But Doesn't Endorse Impeachment
President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that President Donald Trump isn't "fit for the job," but he repeatedly refused to endorse growing Democratic calls to impeach him a second time.
Senator Lindsey Graham Heckled at Airport by Trump Supporters
Supporters of President Donald Trump have harangued Sen. Lindsey Graham at an airport, accusing the South Carolina Republican of being a "traitor" for laying blame on the Capitol Hill siege at the president's feet.
'Rainbow Wave' Lawmakers Looking for Change
Incoming lawmakers include a record number of LGBTQ Americans who responded to the attacks of the Trump years by pursuing higher office. Here's what they'll be looking for from our next president.
Watch: Trumpers Wave LGBTQ Flag at Capitol Protest While Trump's Gay Toadie Grenell Continues to Spread Falsehoods
Seen amongst the Confederate flags and Trump banners outside the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon was at least one LGBTQ Pride flag, though Trump's main gay toadie Richard Grenell continued to spread election falsehoods on Fox.
Publisher Drops Book By Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley
A planned book by Sen. Josh Hawley, who objected to President-elect Joe Biden's win and backed baseless claims that the election was stolen, has been canceled by its publisher in the wake a Capitol siege.
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