In a chaotic floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, an amendment to a defense authorization bill that would have blocked funding … [Read more...] about Chaos Erupts in Congress As Republicans Block Measure That Would Protect LGBT Workers – WATCH
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Security Guard Arrested For Assaulting Transgender Woman in Bathroom Faces Hate Crime Charges – VIDEO
A security guard at a Washington, D.C. grocery store was arrested after assaulting and ejecting a transgender woman from the store's women's bathroom. … [Read more...] about Security Guard Arrested For Assaulting Transgender Woman in Bathroom Faces Hate Crime Charges – VIDEO
Prop. 8 Lawyer Ted Olson Joins Legal Fight Against North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’
Prop. 8 lawyer Ted Olson has joined the Human Rights Campaign in their legal effort to support the Department of Justice's lawsuit against North … [Read more...] about Prop. 8 Lawyer Ted Olson Joins Legal Fight Against North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’
Mississippi Dept. of Education Caves to Republican Pressure on Transgender Students
The Mississippi Department of Education has reversed its position on President Obama's guidance regarding how public schools should treat transgender … [Read more...] about Mississippi Dept. of Education Caves to Republican Pressure on Transgender Students
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Announces New Transgender Rights Legislation: WATCH
On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that his government will enact new protections for transgender citizens. The moves comes … [Read more...] about Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Announces New Transgender Rights Legislation: WATCH
Elton John Blasts NC Governor Pat McCrory’s ‘Failure of Compassion’ for Trans People
Elton John has written a letter blasting North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory for his "failure of compassion" for transgender people. In an article … [Read more...] about Elton John Blasts NC Governor Pat McCrory’s ‘Failure of Compassion’ for Trans People
Austin LGBT Advocates Renew Push for Rainbow-Colored Gay Pride Crosswalks
LGBT advocates in America's third-gayest city have renewed their push to install rainbow-colored crosswalks on a downtown street. Austin Pride … [Read more...] about Austin LGBT Advocates Renew Push for Rainbow-Colored Gay Pride Crosswalks
FBI Investigating Whether Idaho Man’s Brutal Murder Was Anti-Gay Hate Crime – VIDEO
The FBI is investigating whether the brutal murder of a gay Idaho man was a hate crime. As we reported earlier this month, four men are charged … [Read more...] about FBI Investigating Whether Idaho Man’s Brutal Murder Was Anti-Gay Hate Crime – VIDEO
Megyn Kelly Grills Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Transgender Bathroom Rights: ‘Is This a Problem?’ – WATCH
Megyn Kelly confronted Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on Friday over his blustery opposition to the Obama administration's guidance on transgender … [Read more...] about Megyn Kelly Grills Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Transgender Bathroom Rights: ‘Is This a Problem?’ – WATCH
Anti-LGBT Extremist Stumped Over Which Bathroom a Transgender Person Should Use: WATCH
On Friday's Hardball on MSNBC, host Chris Matthews stumped a guest from the anti-LGBT group Family Research Council about what bathroom transgender … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Extremist Stumped Over Which Bathroom a Transgender Person Should Use: WATCH