The American Foundation for Equal Rights, the non-profit organization started in 2009 to fight California's Proposition 8, announced on its Facebook … [Read more...] about Prop 8 Fighter American Foundation for Equal Rights Closing Down: ‘Together, We Made History’
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16-Year-Old Stabbed in Jerusalem Gay Pride Attack Dies
A 16-year-old girl stabbed in Thursday's Jerusalem gay pride parade attack has died of her wounds. Shira Banki and five others were allegedly … [Read more...] about 16-Year-Old Stabbed in Jerusalem Gay Pride Attack Dies
Colorado Transgender Woman Challenges Insurance Provider That Denied Her Gender Reassignment
A Colorado woman is challenging her insurance provider, Aetna, after they refused to cover her gender reassignment surgery even though she and her … [Read more...] about Colorado Transgender Woman Challenges Insurance Provider That Denied Her Gender Reassignment
Congress Introduces ‘Equality Act’ to Extend Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections: WATCH
Members of Congress gathered today in the Senate's LBJ room to announce the introduction of a historic bill that would extend non-discrimination … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces ‘Equality Act’ to Extend Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections: WATCH
Rick Perry: Boy Scouts ‘Would Be Better Off’ Without Gay Adult Leaders – VIDEO
Last week, we told you how the Boy Scouts of America's Executive Council unanimously voted to lift its ban on gay adult leaders, while … [Read more...] about Rick Perry: Boy Scouts ‘Would Be Better Off’ Without Gay Adult Leaders – VIDEO
Why This Week’s EEOC Ruling That Federal Law Bans Anti-Gay Job Discrimination is So Important
The EEOC is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; its job is to stop employment discrimination and to hold companies accountable when they do … [Read more...] about Why This Week’s EEOC Ruling That Federal Law Bans Anti-Gay Job Discrimination is So Important
Caitlyn Jenner Delivers Spellbinding, Groundbreaking Speech at the ESPY Awards: VIDEO
Caitlyn Jenner's acceptance of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs on Wednesday night was unusual, emotional, groundbreaking, educational and … [Read more...] about Caitlyn Jenner Delivers Spellbinding, Groundbreaking Speech at the ESPY Awards: VIDEO
DOJ To Virginia School Board: Transgender Students Just Need To Pee
After proposals to restrict restroom use by transgender public school students were introduced in several states this year, LGBT advocates argued such … [Read more...] about DOJ To Virginia School Board: Transgender Students Just Need To Pee
Chris Christie Attacked Gay Families on the Eve of His Entrance into the 2016 Presidential Race
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie entered the 2016 Presidential race on Tuesday at a press conference in Livingston, New Jersey: “I am now ready to … [Read more...] about Chris Christie Attacked Gay Families on the Eve of His Entrance into the 2016 Presidential Race
‘Cisgender’ – And ‘Hot Mess’ – Added To Oxford English Dictionary
The word “cisgender” has officially been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), reports the Independent. The OED defines cisgender as … [Read more...] about ‘Cisgender’ – And ‘Hot Mess’ – Added To Oxford English Dictionary