News & Commentary about LGBTQ Rights

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Nov 20, 2024

On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power

Cecillia Wang and others standing on the front steps in front of the Supreme Court

Nov 8, 2024

We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell

Oct 7, 2024

Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital

A shirtless demonstrator (wearing glasses and a black surgical mask) holds up a sign that reads" GENDER AFFIRMING CARE IS HEALTHCARE".

Sep 5, 2024

The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.

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Aug 13, 2024

Why a Harris Presidency Promises Hope for LGBTQ Rights

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Aug 6, 2024

High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win

Two demonstrators holding a sign that says "ACLU Out For Freedom."

Jun 28, 2024

55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures

Jun 21, 2024

"Taking Pride in Who We Are"

The Women's March hosts a rally and march to the Supreme Court on the first anniversary of the Dobbs V. JWHO decision, which reversed the federal right to abortion that stood for 49 years. It returned regulation of abortion to the states, and roughly half acted to ban it immediately. Some of those bans have been reversed by federal court, and more await hearings and decisions.

Jun 20, 2024

Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath

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Jun 13, 2024

Trump on LGBTQ Rights: Rolling Back Protections and Criminalizing Gender Nonconformity