News & Commentary about LGBTQ Rights

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Apr 27, 2023

Why and How Trans Hate is Spreading

Apr 14, 2023

RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale Highlights ACLU’s Defense of Trans Rights

Mar 30, 2023

This Law Criminalizes Black Trans Women

A demonstration sign reading "Support Your Sisters, Not Just Your Cis-ters."

Mar 17, 2023

Trans Rights Are Women's Rights

Mar 9, 2023

How Originalism Hurts Women

A protest sign reading "Protect Trans Kids."

Feb 23, 2023

Texas’ Attempt to Tear Parents and Trans Youth Apart, One Year Later

Feb 23, 2023

Jon Batiste on the Joy of Black Music

Feb 16, 2023

Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories

A group of rainbow flags arranged among a pile of books.

Jan 26, 2023

Trans Students Should Be Treated With Dignity, Not Outed by Their Schools

Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Montana State Capitol protesting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Jan 23, 2023

How the ACLU Tracks Anti-LGBTQ Bills, and How We’re Fighting Back