Jeff Sessions

Jeff Sessions is the man of the hour as President-elect Donald Trump's DOJ nominee is set to face confirmation hearings at the Senate this week.

LGBT progress under Obama administration

Obama dropped hints of his administration's accomplishments like LGBT progress in achieving equality as he prepares his final address before stepping down.

FADA

Though President-elect Donald Trump is yet to be sworn in, the Republican-held Congress is set to push the anti-LGBT FADA bill with the support of Trump.

LGBT response to Trump

With the victory of President-elect Donald Trump, groups are already organizing the LGBT response to Trump and his anti-LGBT administration.

Global LGBT rights

With the anti-LGBT stance of the incoming Trump administration, it's now up to the UN to defend global LGBT rights with their new independent investigator.

Donald Trump's choices for his new administration seems to be a who's who of anti-LGBT appointees, given the track record of these personalities.

Trump presidency

With the victory of Republican candidate Donald Trump in the November 8 elections, what can the American LGBT community expect under a Trump presidency?

LGBT and Obama

On the eve of the elections, here's a look back at the progress made by the LGBT and Obama administration in the fight for greater LGBT rights.

LGBT vote

The LGBT vote will need to make their presence felt again during the November 8 elections to ensure the community will be heard by the next administration.

Indian IRS scam - Internal Revenue Service

Police in India conducted a raid that shut down nine call centers and arrested 70 involved in an Indian IRS scam that cost American taxpayers $47 million.

Transgender rights case

The high court's review of a transgender rights case involving a school and a transgender high school student also involves questions of big government.

parental rights of LGBT parents

A New York court has expanded the parental rights of LGBT parents by allowing visitation and custody of their non-biological or adoptive children.

All-gender restroom bill

California's inclusive all-gender restroom bill covering single-occupancy restrooms only needs the signature of Governor Jerry Brown to become law.

LGBT community and Brexit

What does it mean for the LGBT people in Europe and worldwide that the UK is leaving the EU, also known as 'Brexit'? Is this a good or bad thing?

LGBT equality in America A year after the Supreme Court decision

The US Supreme Court legalized gay marriage-- a milestone that was celebrated around the world. A year later, what is the state of LGBT equality in America?

Eric Fanning embraces role as Army Secretary

Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning is the first openly gay person to head any branch of the US Military, 5 years after the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

The Justice Department called for the repeal of North Carolina's HB2 on Wednesday, saying that the law violates the US Civil Rights Act.

LGBT legal protections have come under attack again, as a controversial defense bill amendment was approved by the House Armed Services Committee.

President Barack Obama condemned North Carolina and Mississippi anti-LGBT laws at a press conference in London, saying these should be overturned.

Protestors against anti-LGBT laws

Here's a quick look at the prominent anti-LGBT laws and bills being used against the LGBT community in a number of US states in the South.

North Carolina anti-LGBT law

Economic and state consequences have been laid out in the wake of the North Carolina anti-LGBT law, and only time will tell who will blink first.

North Carolina transphobic law

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has signed into law what is considered a dangerous anti-transgender bill, overturning recently-passed LGBT protections.

Raffi Freedman-Gurspan

The White House has recently appointed Raffi Freedman-Gurspan as their primary LGBT liaison, making her the first openly transgender person in this role.

anti-trans state bills

The Human Rights Campaign released a report warning of an alarming wave of anti-trans state bills nationwide for this year.

anti-transgender bathroom bills

A targeted backlash from legislators and activists against the LGBT community via a number of anti-transgender 'bathroom bills' is coming.

LGBT rights

LGBT rights got a boost this month from the US after Congress passed a spending bill for the fiscal year of 2016 that would support LGBT equality abroad.

legal documents marriage equality

With the legalization of gay marriage nationwide, you shouldn't forget to update your legal documents as you need all the legal protection you can get.

LGBT refugees

The US government is quietly ensuring LGBT refugees allowed into the country can bring their same-sex partners as well, even if they aren't legally married.

anti-transgender violence

Congress is set to hold its first-ever forum on anti-transgender violence next week in response to the 'epidemic of violence' against transgender people.

HERO Mayor Annise Parker

The LGBT community was shocked when Houston voted against Proposition 1, or the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, which bans sexual and gender discrimination.