News & Commentary written by Hanna Stolzer

Hanna Stolzer

Social Media Manager

ACLU

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Black-and-white photo of an LGBTQ rights picket on a tree-lined sidewalk beside a tall iron fence (near the White House). Protesters—mostly in suits and dresses—carry hand-lettered signs including “FIFTEEN MILLION U.S. HOMOSEXUALS PROTEST FEDERAL TREATMENT,” “FIRST-CLASS CITIZENSHIP FOR HOMOSEXUALS,” and “SEXUAL PREFERENCE IS IRRELEVANT TO EMPLOYMENT.” A uniformed police officer stands with hands on hips facing the group, while an ABC TV reporter in a suit holds a microphone at the curb; pedestrians walk past in the background.

Jun 9, 2026

Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold War

Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold War

Tiffany Uma Mascara, Gen Z. VinChelle, Ajour “Di” Hargrove and W. Kamau Bell.

Sep 20, 2024

The Drag Queens Helping You Vote

The Drag Queens Helping You Vote

Someone holding a sign saying "Trans People Belong."

Feb 15, 2024

A Plan to Block Trans Health Care in Ohio Was Stopped — But the Fight Isn’t Over

A Plan to Block Trans Health Care in Ohio Was Stopped — But the Fight Isn’t Over