News & Commentary about LGBTQ Rights

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Jun 25, 2018

Enforcing Nondiscrimination Laws Is Not a Sign of Anti-Religious Bias

Jun 19, 2018

Federal Court in Philadelphia Joins Growing Chorus Defending Trans Students

Jun 4, 2018

In Masterpiece, the Bakery Wins the Battle but Loses the War

May 25, 2018

My School Was Right to Let Me Use the Bathroom Consistent With Who I Am

May 25, 2018

The Trump Administration Is Attacking Trans People in Federal Prison

May 23, 2018

A Court Ruling in Gavin Grimm’s Case Is a Very Big Deal

May 22, 2018

Trans and Non-Binary People Continue to Fight for Their Right to Exist in Public Spaces

Liv Funk standing outside of North Bend High School

May 21, 2018

A Police Officer at My Public High School Told Me I’m Going to Hell Because I’m Gay

May 20, 2018

LGBT Students Face Heartbreaking Treatment at an Oregon High School

May 4, 2018

Children in Oklahoma and Kansas Need Love and Stability — Not Discrimination Against Good Families