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Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-gay laws
Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and the top Presbyterian minister are speaking on LGBTQ rights
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February 3, 2023, 6:09 AM
Indian gay couples begin legal battle for same-sex marriage
More than four years after India’s top court struck down a colonial-era law that had made homosexuality a criminal offense, it will hear arguments in March on whether to legalize same-sex marriage
February 3, 2023, 6:09 AM
February 2, 2023, 9:11 PM
Crowds decry gender-affirming treatment ban in West Virginia
Crowds pleaded with lawmakers at the West Virginia Capitol on Thursday to show as much compassion for saving the lives of transgender children as they showed for unborn fetuses when they voted to ban abortion
February 2, 2023, 9:11 PM
February 1, 2023, 10:23 PM
North Carolina Senate again seeking LGBTQ limits in schools
A bill advancing in North Carolina’s Senate would prohibit instruction about sexuality and gender identity in K-4 public school classes
February 1, 2023, 10:23 PM
January 31, 2023, 10:53 PM
Tennessee advances legislation to ban trans youth care
Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Legislature has advanced a handful of proposals that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and severely limit where drag shows can take place
January 31, 2023, 10:53 PM
January 31, 2023, 3:23 PM
Kenyan police: Murder of LGBTQ activist not hate crime
A suspect faces a murder charge in the killing of an LGBTQ activist in Kenya, with authorities dismissing activists' suggestions that it was a hate crime
January 31, 2023, 3:23 PM
January 30, 2023, 9:29 PM
Hundreds of backpacks delivered for homeless LGBTQ youth
Volunteers from the San Diego Human Rights Campaign donated backpacks filled with essential items to homeless LGBTQ youth.
January 30, 2023, 9:29 PM
January 30, 2023, 9:06 PM
FDA proposes allowing gay, bisexual monogamous men to donate blood
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it will ease blood donation restrictions on gay and bisexual men. ABC News' Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
January 30, 2023, 9:06 PM
January 28, 2023, 11:38 PM
Utah governor OKs bill banning gender-affirming health care
The bill bans youth from receiving gender-affirming health care,
January 28, 2023, 11:38 PM
January 27, 2023, 7:45 PM
FDA proposes allowing gay and bisexual monogamous men to donate blood
The FDA said Friday it would allow gay and bisexual monogamous men to donate blood.
January 27, 2023, 7:45 PM
January 26, 2023, 11:08 PM
45-year sentence given for 2020 attack on gay Louisiana man
A Louisiana man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the kidnapping and grisly knife attack on a teen in 2020
January 26, 2023, 11:08 PM
January 26, 2023, 9:09 PM
Colorado baker loses appeal over transgender birthday cake
The Colorado baker who won a partial U.S. Supreme Court victory after refusing to make a gay couple’s wedding cake because of his Christian faith has lost an appeal in his latest legal fight
January 26, 2023, 9:09 PM
January 26, 2023, 6:49 PM
Missouri Senate GOP backs bills on transgender children
The leader of Missouri's state Senate says Republican senators are unified against letting transgender girls play on girls' sports teams
January 26, 2023, 6:49 PM
January 25, 2023, 2:00 AM
Drag queens speak against Missouri bills on transgender kids
Drag queens in full makeup and dozens of other advocates are rallying against Missouri bills aimed at transgender children and drag shows
January 25, 2023, 2:00 AM
January 22, 2023, 1:22 AM
Rep. George Santos appears to address drag queen claims after denial
Rep. George Santos, who's facing calls to resign over a string of lies about his background, is denying reports that he performed as a drag queen years ago in Brazil.
January 22, 2023, 1:22 AM
January 20, 2023, 8:23 PM
LGBTQ people, allies dodge $1,500 fines in North Dakota
As more than a dozen states consider passing anti-transgender legislation this year, North Dakota lawmakers rejected a bill Friday that would have made people pay $1,500 each time they refer to themselves or others with gender pronouns different from t...
January 20, 2023, 8:23 PM
January 19, 2023, 7:45 PM
Gender-affirming care for trans youth improves mental health: Study
According to the report, depression and anxiety decreased for trans youth who sought out gender-affirming care.
January 19, 2023, 7:45 PM
January 19, 2023, 7:31 PM
Gender-affirming care for trans youth improves mental health: Study
A new study shows that gender affirming care for transgender youth can improve a patient's mental health.
January 19, 2023, 7:31 PM
January 19, 2023, 12:08 AM
Court challenge to Indiana trans sports ban has been dropped
A lawsuit challenging an Indiana law prohibiting transgender students from competing in girls school sports has been dropped just weeks before it was to be heard by a federal appeals court
January 19, 2023, 12:08 AM
January 18, 2023, 9:24 PM
Oregon school board drops ban on gay pride and other symbols
A school district in Oregon has rescinded its policy banning educators from displaying Black Lives Matter and gay pride symbols following a court settlement with a teachers union
January 18, 2023, 9:24 PM
January 18, 2023, 2:08 PM
Church of England refuses to back same-sex marriage
It will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time.
January 18, 2023, 2:08 PM
January 17, 2023, 7:29 PM
South Dakota GOP lawmakers push trans youth health care ban
A group of South Dakota Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill to outlaw gender-affirming health care for transgender youth
January 17, 2023, 7:29 PM
January 17, 2023, 2:50 PM
Trans asylum-seeker appeals to Supreme Court as attorney warns of 'imminent danger'
A 33-year-old transgender woman from Guatemala, urgently seeking asylum in the U.S., appeals to the Supreme Court in what her attorney calls a life-or-death case.
January 17, 2023, 2:50 PM
January 13, 2023, 6:49 PM
Homophobic chant in English soccer deemed punishable offense
There have been allegations of the chants being made in recent Chelsea games.
January 13, 2023, 6:49 PM
January 13, 2023, 12:45 AM
Demonstrators protest NCAA's transgender athlete inclusion
Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines led a group of about two dozen demonstrators outside the NCAA convention
January 13, 2023, 12:45 AM
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Over 2,000 join LGBTQ march in New Delhi after COVID break
More than 2,000 members of the LGBTQ community and their supporters have returned to New Delhi streets after a three-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to press for equal marriage rights
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New bill would ban gender-confirming care for anyone under 26 in Oklahoma
A new bill in Oklahoma would ban gender-confirming care for transgender patients under 26 making it a felony for physicians to provide or recommend the procedure.
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Florida man arrested for alleged mass shooting threat
A Florida man has been arrested by FBI in connection with a mass shooting threat against LGBTQ people at Florida State University.
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Florida man arrested for alleged mass shooting threat against LGBTQ people
A Florida man has been arrested by FBI in connection with a mass shooting threat against LGBTQ people at Florida State University.
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Missouri inmate Amber McLaughlin executed: Report
Amber McLaughlin is believed to be the first trans person to be executed in the U.S. and the first person executed in 2023, according to Death Penalty Information Center.
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Appeals court rules against transgender man in bathroom case
School district’s policy of separating bathrooms based on sex is constitutional.
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Middle schooler pens guide to help people understand LGBTQ+ community
Chloe Berg, 11, wanted to come out to her family, but found there were little to no resources for young people dealing with this matter and that's when she decided to write “The LGBTQ+ Handbook.”
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Gender self-determination to be granted in Spain, Scotland
Lawmakers in Spain and Scotland have passed gender self-determination bills allowing citizens over 16 to change their registered gender without medical supervision
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Robberies affecting NYC's gay nightlife scene illuminated by grieving mom: 'This has gone on too long'
A mother in mourning put a spotlight on the robberies and drugging's impacting the gay nightlife scene in New York.
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Scotland's move to simplify gender change stirs strong views
A plan by Scotland’s government to make it easier for people to change gender for legal purposes has sparked acrimonious debate both inside and outside of the Edinburgh parliament
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Number of LGBT-led holiday rom-coms grow despite detractors
Stars of Lifetime’s “A Christmas to Treasure” talk real-life romance and address controversial “traditional marriage” comments by Candance Cameron Bure.
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Mom fights for answers about son found dead after leaving NYC gay bar
Since taking her story to the media, Linda Clary says other victims have shared similar stories about how they were drugged and robbed after a night out.
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Anti-LGBTQ hate thrives online, spurs fears of more violence
Hate speech and threats of violence targeting transgender people and other LGBTQ individuals is thriving on social media and spurring fears of more violence
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Alabama's LGBTQ+ youth find safe haven at Magic City school
In a suburb south of Birmingham, Alabama, one of the most conservative states in the country, a charter school for LGBTQ+ youth is entering its second year.
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Harvard names Claudine Gay as first Black president in nearly 400-year history
Harvard announced the election of social scientist Claudine Gay as the university's 30th president. She will be the first Black person and second woman to hold the role.
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Harvard names Claudine Gay as first Black president
Claudine Gay will officially become Harvard’s 30th president on July 1.
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Anti-trans sports ban fails in Ohio legislature
An anti-transgender sports ban has failed in the Ohio legislature.
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Former congressman reacts to historic same-sex marriage law
Former Rep. Barney Frank, D.-Mass., a long-time champion for marriage equality, discusses the Respect for Marriage Act.
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Anti-trans sports ban fails in Ohio legislature
An anti-transgender sports ban has failed in the Ohio legislature.
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What the Respect for Marriage Act does and doesn't do
The Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), signed by Biden on Tuesday, requires states to recognize lawfully performed same-sex and interracial marriages
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Biden signs historic Respect for Marriage bill
President Joe Biden signed the bill that protects same-sex and interracial marriages under federal law.
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Biden signs historic same-sex marriage bill at White House
"Today is a good day," Biden said to thousands of people gathered on the White House South Lawn to commemorate the Respect for Marriage Act becoming law.
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House to vote Tuesday on bill to protect same-sex marriages
The House is set to vote on a bill Tuesday that would codify same-sex marriage into federal law.
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President Biden expected to sign historic Respect for Marriage bill
After passing both the House and the Senate with bipartisan support, the legislation will seek to protect same-sex and interracial marriages under federal law.
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Biden set to sign historic same-sex marriage bill
President Joe Biden will sign legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage on Tuesday afternoon at the White House.
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