Michigan Supreme Court

The Michigan Supreme Court has decided that local businesses cannot fire employees or discriminate against customers because of sexual orientation.

Respect for Marriage Act

The US House of Representatives has passed the Respect for Marriage Act, with a vote of 267 to 157 and with 47 Republicans voting in favor.

LGBTQ online harassment

A GLAAD report documented that LGBTQ online harassment still makes social media an unwelcome and unsafe place for the LGBT community.

Roe v. Wade decision

With conservative justices of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, there is now fear that gay rights will follow.

Oklahoma lesbian mom

An Oklahoma lesbian mom has been removed as the parent of her child in a case that could set a precedent for divorcing same-sex couples.

Leaked Document reveals US Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade

News outlet Politico leaked a Supreme Court draft opinion on its upcoming decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Merriam-Webster

A 34-year old man is facing a federal charge in Massachusetts after he made anti-LGBTQ threats against the dictionary company, Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Grooming slur against LGBTQ

Right-wing groups and conservatives are using the 'grooming' slur against the LGBTQ communities and their allies, but not all Americans agree.

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.

LGBTQ reality flag

Human Rights Campaign is launching a nationwide multimedia campaign to support the approval of the Equality Act, starting with the "LGBTQ reality flag."

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.

Lesbian National Guard

A lesbian National Guard in West Virginia has filed a lawsuit alleging ongoing discrimination and harassment against her by the Air National Guard.

LGBTQ school group

An LGBTQ school group at an Indiana high school has won a court injunction that will allow them to conduct school activities.

Beth Robinson

Senate lawmakers confirmed the nomination of Justice Beth Robinson, the first openly lesbian judge to serve on any federal district court.

Ohio conscience clause

The LGBTQ community expressed worry over the Ohio conscience clause included in the budget bill that would allow refusal of medical care.

Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama took a shot at members of the Republican Party who haven't gotten over the legalization of same-sex marriage in the US.

Department of Health and Human Services - Lesbian foster parent

A lesbian foster parent in Tennessee is suing the federal government after a child services agency with a government contract rejected her.

Missouri state capitol LGBT exhibit

An LGBT exhibit that was displayed at the Missouri state capitol in Jefferson City was removed due to a complaint by a legislative staffer.

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.

Married lesbian couple

A married lesbian couple was found dead near a campsite in Utah after their friends and families reported them missing. They were reportedly shot.

Kansas lesbian student

A Kansas lesbian student faced off and won against a homophobic school bus driver and the principal of her school after an investigation.

Sharon Kleinbaum

President Joe Biden has appointed Sharon Kleinbaum, an out lesbian rabbi, to serve as commissioner on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom.

Queer cis women

A review by the LGBTQ Victory Institute reported that candidates of queer cis women have done better in previous elections as compared to queer cis men.

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.

Pulse nightclub

President Joe Biden has designated a national memorial the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida to honor the 49 people who were killed there in 2016.

Tennessee

A Tennessee bill is moving to have parents sign off first on allowing their children to be instructed on sexual orientation or gender identity.

LGBTQ political candidates

The LGBTQ Victory Institute revealed that LGBTQ political candidates-- especially LGBTQ women-- faced serious roadblocks in their run for office.