News & Commentary about LGBTQ Rights

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Apr 14, 2017

The NCAA Still Has a Chance to Do the Right Thing and Stand Up for Trans Rights

Apr 10, 2017

This Court Decision in the Gavin Grimm Case Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes

Apr 7, 2017

After the Fake Repeal of HB2, We Seek Transparency in North Carolina

Apr 3, 2017

My Son’s School Supported His Transition, and It Has Made All the Difference in the World. Now It’s Being Sued.

Mar 30, 2017

Don’t Be Fooled by North Carolina, There Is No Repeal of The Anti-Trans HB2, Only More Discrimination.

Mar 29, 2017

DeVos Is Giving Congress the Silent Treatment on Questions Regarding Nondiscrimination Protections for Transgender Students

Mar 22, 2017

LGBT and Women Workers Deserve a Labor Secretary Who Is Committed to Their Well-Being

Mar 16, 2017

The Obamacare Repeal Bill is Catastrophically Bad. And The Numbers Prove It.

Mar 9, 2017

Texas Looking to Follow North Carolina’s Shameful Lead in Targeting Transgender People

Mar 3, 2017

State Bills Would Give Adoption Agencies the Right to Discriminate Against LGBT Adoptive Parents. Kids Will Suffer.