News & Commentary about LGBTQ Rights

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Apr 20, 2016

Federal Court: Trans Kids Can’t Be Kicked Out of the Restroom

Apr 19, 2016

Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills Have Nothing to Do With Privacy and Everything To Do With Fear and Hatred

Apr 6, 2016

The Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn

Crowd celebrating same-sex marriage ruling

Apr 4, 2016

How Constitutional Change Happens: Q&A With David Cole

Mar 28, 2016

The Fight Against North Carolina’s Anti-LGBT Law Heads to Court

"Out" magazine with "Prohibited" stamp across the cover

Mar 15, 2016

This Kentucky Prison Is Censoring Books and Magazines That ‘Promote Homosexuality’ Because Prisoners Who Read About Gay People May Become Gay Themselves

"Trans Rights = Civil Rights" poster at rally

Mar 7, 2016

What the Federal Government Must Do for Trans Students

Mar 3, 2016

The Win in South Dakota Was Huge, but Transgender People Are Still Under Attack

Mar 1, 2016

South Dakota Governor Comes Down On the Right Side of History

Feb 22, 2016

Here’s How President Obama Can Cement His LGBT Legacy