News & Commentary about LGBTQ Rights

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Aug 27, 2020

4 Quotes from Gavin Grimm’s Latest Victory

A collage of historical photos and artifacts, including a portrait of Nan D. Hunter and a pin that says "Gay is Good"

Aug 12, 2020

For Love and For Life, LGBTQ People Are Not Going Back

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Jun 30, 2020

The EARN IT Act is a Disaster for Online Speech and Privacy, Especially for the LGBTQ and Sex Worker Communities

Jun 18, 2020

A Trans Organizer on the Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work

Demonstrators carrying signs advocating for the rights of LGBTQ people.

Jun 18, 2020

A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Affirms LGBTQ Rights

Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court with signs advocating for the rights of LGBT people, including a sign with the text "Open to All" in the center.

Jun 17, 2020

SCOTUS Must Now Ensure LGBTQ People Are Not Turned Away From Taxpayer-Funded Programs

Jun 15, 2020

A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Affirms LGBTQ Rights

Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court with signs advocating for the rights of LGBTQ people.

Jun 15, 2020

What Today's Supreme Court Ruling Means for the LGBTQ Community

Aimee Stephens with her wife and legal team outside the Supreme Court.

Jun 15, 2020

Supreme Court Says Firing Workers Because They Are LGBTQ Is Unlawful Discrimination

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Jun 10, 2020

Sex Work is Real Work, and it's Time to Treat it That Way