Maura Healey: Trailblazing Governor and Advocate

Maura Healey, historic governor of Massachusetts, takes the lead in electing female Democrats nationwide. Breaking barriers, inspiring change. #LGBTQ #WomenInPolitics

Toni Atkins: Trailblazing for California Governor

Toni Atkins makes history: First lesbian leader eyes California governor run in 2026. Breaking barriers for LGBTQ representation. #ToniAtkins #CaliforniaGovernor

Trailblazing Triumph: Luanne Peterpaul's Historic Win

Breaking barriers: Luanne Peterpaul makes history as the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to the New Jersey Legislature. A victory for diversity and inclusion.

Danica Roem: Trailblazing Trans Senator

Danica Roem makes history again, becoming Virginia's first transgender state senator. A triumph for LGBTQ+ representation and resilience. #DanicaRoem #LGBTQ+

Laphonza Butler: Trailblazing U.S. Senator

Laphonza Butler makes history as the first Black lesbian U.S. Senator, breaking barriers and paving the way for LGBTQ+ representation in American politics.

Biden Stands Strong: Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights Amidst GOP Culture Wars

President Biden takes a stand for LGBTQ+ rights against GOP culture wars. Learn about his efforts to protect and expand LGBTQ+ rights ahead of the 2024 elections.

Kentucky enacts extreme Anti-Trans Bill, but LGBTQ+ community continues to fight back

Kentucky passes anti-trans bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. LGBTQ+ community vows to fight back. Learn more in this article.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center Decries Pride Month Flag Ban by Huntington Beach City Hall

Here is the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s statement in response to Huntington Beach elected officials barring the LGBTQ flag from flying over City Council during Pride.

HRC Greater New York Dinner (link to video and photos)

Human Rights Campaign President opens a new chapter for HRC at Greater New York Dinner, demanding change, equality, and liberation for all.

In the pipe: First anti-transgender bill of 2023

State legislation signals a renewed attack on LGBT rights in America.

Over 1,000 LGBTQ elected politicians serving in the U.S. – study

A new study reports that the number of openly queer elected officials has significantly increased, but we still have a long way to go in terms of representation.

Alabama governor signs anti-trans and anti-LGBT+ bills to affect schools and minors

Last Thursday, the Alabama state legislature passed two bills targeting LGBTQ+ youth, their families, educators, and medical practitioners. Both bills have just been signed into law by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, making for the latest in the trend of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the US.

Boris Johnson retracts previous stand on LGBT conversion therapy ban

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reshifted his position on conversion practices after news of ministers’ intent to cease pursuit of a ban on such practices received heavy backlash from the public.

x gender marker passport

The US State Department is set to make passports with the 'x gender marker' available by April 11, Secretary Anthony Blinken recently announced.

Don't Say Gay - Florida

Lawmakers at the Florida House of Representatives have passed a bill dubbed by critics as "Don't Say Gay" to their Senate counterparts for approval.

Anti-bias shield

A new rule granting LGBTQ people an "anti-bias shield" against discrimination from health insurers in 2023 has just been released.

US states lawsuit LGBTQ

Twenty US states are suing the Biden administration to prevent them from extending federal sex discrimination protections to the LGBTQ people.

Third gender

The US federal government will allow transgender and intersex people to identify as a third gender on travel documents without needing medical documents.

Georgia - National LGBT Media Association

In response to Georgia enacting a voter suppression law, the National LGBT Media Association is calling for a boycott of any meetings in the US state.

Arizona

Arizona has passed a new sex ed law that would forbid children learning about LGBTQ issues without their parents' consent.

LGBTQ panic defense

Virginia lawmakers have approved a bill that would ban the so-called LGBTQ panic defense, following 11 states and the District of Columbia.

US Equality Act

The US Equality Act, which would give LGBT people legal protections at the federal level, has passed at the House of Representatives

Pew survey on influence gains

Gays and lesbians, as well as Black people and women, are expected to gain influence under the Biden presidency, according to a new Pew survey.

global LGBT rights memo

President Joe Biden has signed a historical global LGBT rights memo to support the rights of LGBT people worldwide as part of it foreign policy.

Trump transgender military ban

President Joe Biden has overturned the Trump transgender military ban, a controversial legacy of the previous administration against the LGBTQ community.

Trump anti-LGBTQ memo

The Justice Department has withdrawn a Trump anti-LGBTQ memo it sent limiting the expansion of LGBTQ rights under last year's high court decision.

Executive order on workplace discrimination

President Jose Biden has issued an executive order assuring that the federal government will not engage in LGBTQ workplace discrimination.

North Carolina moratorium

Municipalities are planning to expand LGBT rights after a North Carolina moratorium on non-discrimination ordinances had expired in December.

Diversity training

A federal court has come out against Trump's executive order prohibiting the conduct of LGBTQ-inclusive workplace diversity training.

North Dakota councilwoman

A North Dakota councilwoman came out during a Minot city council meeting in defense of the raising of the Pride flag at city hall.