John Bel Edwards, who recently defeated David Vitter to become Louisiana's next governor, replacing anti-gay bigot Bobby Jindal, will protect the … [Read more...] about Incoming Louisiana Governor Will Protect LGBT State Workers Via Executive Order
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Parents Remove Kids from Texas Episcopal School to Protest Decision to Welcome Trans Student
The parents of three students reportedly have pulled them out of an Episcopal school in San Antonio in response to administrators' decision to welcome … [Read more...] about Parents Remove Kids from Texas Episcopal School to Protest Decision to Welcome Trans Student
LGBT Groups May Get Another Crack At Countering Trans Bathroom Myth In Anchorage
Following last month's devastating defeat in Houston, LGBT advocacy groups are likely to get another shot at countering the transgender bathroom myth … [Read more...] about LGBT Groups May Get Another Crack At Countering Trans Bathroom Myth In Anchorage
Anti-Gay Jacksonville Pastor Drops Plan To Dress In Drag To Protest Human Rights Ordinance
An anti-gay Jacksonville pastor was set to dress in drag to protest the city's Human Rights Ordinance on Monday, but apparently dropped his plan at … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Jacksonville Pastor Drops Plan To Dress In Drag To Protest Human Rights Ordinance
Texas Finally Recognizes Trans Widow’s Marriage To Fallen Firefighter, Grants Her Death Benefits
More than five years after her husband died in the line of duty, a Texas transgender widow has finally won her high-profile battle to obtain death … [Read more...] about Texas Finally Recognizes Trans Widow’s Marriage To Fallen Firefighter, Grants Her Death Benefits
NCAA to Reconsider Future Host Cities Based on LGBT Rights
The NCAA says it will reconsider host cities based on LGBT rights according to a report in the Indianapolis Star: "'We’ll continue to review current … [Read more...] about NCAA to Reconsider Future Host Cities Based on LGBT Rights
HRC President Chad Griffin Talks HERO Defeat As Criticism Of Houston Campaign Continues
A failure to respond to the transgender bathroom myth and inadequate support from the business community were among factors that doomed the campaign … [Read more...] about HRC President Chad Griffin Talks HERO Defeat As Criticism Of Houston Campaign Continues
Indiana GOP Lawmakers Propose LGBT Protections with Obscene Exemptions
Lambda Legal has blasted Indiana lawmakers’ latest efforts at introducing LGBT protections in the state. Yesterday, state Senate Republicans … [Read more...] about Indiana GOP Lawmakers Propose LGBT Protections with Obscene Exemptions
Rumored LGBT ‘Sneak Attack’ Inspires Christian Panic Rally in Indiana
Tuesday is the organizational session for the Indiana legislature and "two busloads and several caravans" of Christians are planning to meet them to … [Read more...] about Rumored LGBT ‘Sneak Attack’ Inspires Christian Panic Rally in Indiana
Anti-LGBT Activist Calls For Texas GOP To Move Convention Out Of Dallas Over Trans Protections
A spokesman for the group that repealed Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance is now calling on the Texas GOP to move its 2016 party convention out of … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Activist Calls For Texas GOP To Move Convention Out Of Dallas Over Trans Protections