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- Feb 22
Same-sex married couple turned away from Christian tax preparer
The couple was married last year.
Feb 22
- Feb 21
N. Carolina transgender inmate denied move to women's prison
A transgender woman convicted of insurance fraud is serving time at a men's prison in North Carolina despite her repeated requests to transfer to women's housing
Feb 21 - Feb 19
US airlines working to add gender options for non-binary passengers when booking trips
U.S. Airlines plan to add gender options for non-binary passengers. Airlines say they are making the change reflect the diversity of passengers.
Feb 19
- Feb 18
Sports' future in balance as Semenya-IAAF showdown opens
The longtime standoff between Olympic champion Caster Semenya and track and field's governing body reached a pivotal phase as a planned five-day hearing opened
Feb 18
- Feb 14
Gay Muslim comic gone from Instagram after Indonesia warning
An Instagram account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia has disappeared from the site following a frenzy of moral outrage online in the world's biggest Muslim nation
Feb 14
- Jan 25
Transgender youth more than 3 times as likely to attempt suicide; also report higher incidents of bullying, drug use, sexual assault
A new study by the CDC shows distressing numbers for transgender students.
Jan 25
- Jan 25
Former Dallas Cowboys player breaking barriers as first in NFL history to marry a man
Getting married is a big deal for anybody – but for former NFL player Jeff Rohrer, it was monumental. He is the first player in league history to marry a man.
Jan 25
- Jan 24
Angola decriminalizes same-sex conduct, rights group says
Angola decriminalizes same-sex conduct, bars orientation-based bias, rights group says
Jan 24 - Jan 23
What's next for Trump's transgender troop ban after Supreme Court decision
Here's what is next for President Donald Trump's transgender military troop ban after the Supreme Court allowed the Pentagon to begin enforcing it.
Jan 23
- Jan 23
Transgender woman sues over 'false personation' arrest
A transgender woman is suing the New York police officers she says charged her with "false personation" after she provided them with both her previous and current legal names
Jan 23 - Jan 14
Report: 2 killed, 40 detained in new gay purge in Chechnya
LGBT rights activists say that at least two people have died and about 40 people detained in a new crackdown on gay people in the Russia republic of Chechnya
Jan 14 - Jan 10
Transgender teen and 'I Am Jazz' star Jazz Jennings on sharing the final steps of her transition journey: her gender confirmation surgery
This past June, Jazz Jennings underwent her gender confirmation surgery.
Jan 10 - Jan 9
Asst. principal accused of harassing trans boy may keep job
An assistant principal accused of harassing a transgender student in Harrison County, West Virginia, can return to his job after another month without pay
Jan 9 - Dec 26
How redefining gender under Trump could affect transgender people's health
Transgender civil rights could be stripped away if the Trump administration moves forward with a reported narrow definition of gender.
Dec 26 - Dec 12
Church of England issues new guidelines on welcoming trans people into the faith
The church said it "encourages the unconditional affirmation of trans people."
Dec 12 - Dec 3
Halsey slams comments made by Victoria's Secret exec about trans community
"Total acceptance is the only 'fantasy' I support," she wrote.
Dec 3 - Nov 20
Long live the queens: drag gone mainstream
DragCon shows how drag's influence is reaching all corners of pop culture, from TV and Broadway to blockbuster movies, music and more.
Nov 20 - Nov 6
North Carolina transgender community watches Trump administration with concern
As the federal government contemplates removing protections for transgender people, in North Carolina, the fight that began years ago never abated.
Nov 6 - Oct 29
Equality in North Carolina
State health laws have stopped covering treatment for transgender people.
Oct 29 - Oct 26
Twins transition together from female to male
Jack Grafe and Jace Grafe were assigned female sex at birth and later revealed themselves to one another as transgender.
Oct 26 - Oct 26
Twins transition together from female to male: 'Whatever we went through, we went through together'
A set of twin brothers who transitioned from female to male are sharing their story in hopes to help others who may be struggling with their own identity.
Oct 26 - Oct 26
Matthew Shepard: The legacy of a gay college student 20 years after his brutal murder
Matthew Shepard was abducted, beaten and killed 20 years ago because he was gay.
Oct 26 - Oct 25
LGBTQ characters at all-time high on TV, new study says
A new study from GLAAD is touting some very exciting news for LGBTQ representation on TV.
Oct 25 - Oct 23
Outcry over proposed federal gender definition
Reports last week that the federal government is attempting to establish a narrow legal definition of gender has prompted swift outrage from civil liberty and transgender rights organizations.
Oct 23 - Oct 23
Supporting my transgender daughter in historic vote this November: OPINION
A mother voices her support for a Massachusetts bill.
Oct 23 - Oct 23
Civil rights groups call prospect of creating narrow definition of gender 'hateful and hurtful'
Reports last week that the federal government is attempting to establish a narrow legal definition of gender has prompted swift outrage.
Oct 23 - Oct 17
Remembering gay student Matthew Shepard and his legacy 20 years after his murder
Matthew Shepard's parents Dennis and Judy Shepard reflect on their son and how his murder was pivotal in the gay rights movement and spawned hate crime legislation.
Oct 17 - Oct 16
Imagine Dragons lead singer on his Mormon faith and supporting LGBTQ community
Dan Reynolds created LoveLoud, an annual festival in Salt Lake City to celebrate the LGBTQ community.
Oct 16 - Oct 15
Nicole Maines tweets about her debut as first transgender superhero
The 21-year-old transgender actress stars as superhero Nia Nal on the CW show.
Oct 15 - Oct 12
What you need to know about 'Supergirl' star Nicole Maines, TV's 1st trans superhero
Get to know this kick-butt girl in front of and behind the camera.
Oct 12 - Oct 11
A conversation with LGBTQ youth in Wyoming
Adam Rippon leads the discussion on 'Coming Out' on the 20th anniversary of Matt Shepard's death.
Oct 11 - Oct 8
What is National Coming Out Day?
National Coming Out Day raises awareness of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and its civil rights movement.
Oct 8 - Oct 2
Trump administration halts visas for unmarried same-sex partners of foreign diplomats
The policy went into effect on Oct. 1.
Oct 2 - Sep 27
UC Berkeley unveils 'universal' locker room with space for transgender, non-binary and disabled students
The University of California, Berkeley, has unveiled a spacious "universal" locker room for students who want more privacy or require special accommodations.
Sep 27 - Sep 25
Chicago-area priest removed from church after burning LGBTQ banner
Rev. Paul Kalchik sparked nationwide outrage after burning an LGBTQ banner.
Sep 25 - Aug 7
Gay Florida teen who says he was forced out of home will pay nothing to attend Georgetown University
A gay Florida teen who was kicked out of his home and faced a $20,000 bill to attend a year at Georgetown has been accepted into the scholarship program.
Aug 7 - Aug 6
Gay teen to pay nothing for first year at Georgetown
He told supporters who contributed to his GoFundMe that he'd been accepted into the school's scholarship program.
Aug 6 - Aug 1
LGBT+ youth face tougher time as first offenders, study finds
A new study is shedding light on first offenders and mental health struggles.
Aug 1 - Jul 31
Alaska Airlines accused of separating a gay couple so heterosexual couple could sit together
The airlines said they are reaching out to the couple "to make this right."
Jul 31 - Jul 26
What Would You Do: Father comes out as gay to his son
A father tells his son that he's gay, and that's why he and the son's mother divorced.
Jul 26 - Jun 29
Ohio debates law to require teachers to 'out' transgender students to parents
Transgender rights advocates in Ohio are fighting a proposed bill at the state level that would require teachers to “out” transgender students to their parents.
Jun 29 - Jun 28
Learn the history of gay pride's rainbow flag
Meet artist Lynn Segerblom, the woman who helped create the original rainbow flag.
Jun 28 - Jun 18
A conservative Republican senator calls for action on 'acute' suicide crisis for LGBTQ youth
Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, who dedicated his Senate speech to his "young friends in the LGBT community," called for action on high suicide rates.
Jun 18 - Jun 15
What Would You Do: Baker says 'No' to a wedding cake request from a lesbian couple
A lesbian couple is engaged to be married, so they need to order a wedding cake.
Jun 15 - Jun 11
Olympic skater Adam Rippon on becoming a voice for the LGBTQ community
Rippon, who's been called "America's sweetheart," spoke to "Nightline" special correspondent Gus Kenworthy about becoming the first openly gay U.S. athlete at the Winter Olympics.
Jun 11 - Jun 8
SCOTUS same-sex wedding cake decision: How both sides say they got here today
ABC News' "Nightline" spoke to cake artist Jack Phillips and married couple Charles Craig and Dave Mullins last week, before the Supreme Court's ruling Monday in Phillips' favor.
Jun 8 - Jun 8
Teacher claims school made him resign for not using transgender student's preferred name
An Indiana teacher said he'd prefer to call a student by their last name.
Jun 8 - Jun 7
Crossfit executive fired over anti-gay tweet about Pride Month workout
Indianapolis CrossFit closes amidst cancellation of Pride workout.
Jun 7 - Jun 5
How a same-sex wedding cake controversy made it all the way to the Supreme Court
"Nightline" spoke to cake artist Jack Phillips and couple Charles Craig and Dave Mullins before the ruling.
Jun 5 - Jun 5
Same-sex couple in SCOTUS discrimination case says fight for rights 'going to continue'
“I don't think this a lost cause in any way," Mullins said.
Jun 5