Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Increases Protections for LGBTQ+ Community
On her first day in office, Arizona governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order increasing protections for LGBTQ+ workers in…
GOP Threatens to Nationalize ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Remember Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ nightmare ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill? Congressional Republicans are proposing to take it national, potentially preventing…
Why is Ritchie Torres is Running for Congress?
Ritchie Torres is currently NYC’s District 15 (The Bronx) councilman. But earlier this year, he launched his campaign to run…
California Wants to Label Gay Conversion Therapy a ‘Fraudulent Practice’
Conversion therapy, which is opposed by all major medical organizations, is already a practice that is already illegal for minors…
Florida Lawmakers Refuse to Debate Gun Laws, But Now Say Porn is Dangerous
In front of grieving students and family of the Parkland shooting, Florida lawmakers voted down a measure to debate a…
Bermuda Ends Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Bermuda has become the first country in the world to roll back gay and lesbian marriage after it was passed.…
Fine Men $100 for Masterbating? Hillary Praises Joke Legislation that Encourages Women to Regulate Men Like Men Legislate Women
House Bill 4260, or the Man’s Right to Know Act, is a piece of legislation that’s soul purpose is to make…
Breakdown of Three States with Equally Dangerous Anti-LGBT Legislation Getting Close to Reality
Currently their is anti-LGBT legislation getting dangerously close to passing in Trump’s America. Thanks to our friends at the ACLU,…
Republicans Reintroduce Anti-LGBT First Amendment Defense Act
Last year, Republican senators proposed the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA), a bill offering legal protections to those opposing same-sex marriage.…
Texan Businesses Warn Against Anti-LGBTQ Bathroom Bill
As Texas prepares for the upcoming legislative session, many businesses are warning against the economic consequences that could arise from…
Justin Trudeau Names Randy Boissonnault New LGBTQ Special Advisor
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just appointed Randy Boissonnault special advisor on LGBTQ issues. Boissonnault, a Liberal member of Parliament, is also…
Kim Davis May Have To Pay Opponents’ Legal Fees
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis caught the nation’s attention last year when she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples,…
Russian City Fighting for First Pride Parade
Perm, a city in western Russia, is breaking convention by debating whether or not to allow a Pride parade. There…
Taiwan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage
Taiwan has long been one of the most progressive places in Asia, and it’s continuing that tradition by moving forward with…
Louisiana Governor Sues Attorney General Over LGBT Legislation
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has just sued his own attorney general over LGBT anti-discrimination legislation. When Edwards was elected…
Trump Pledges to Sign Anti-LGBT Legislation
Donald Trump has never been popular with the LGBT community, try as he might to win their votes. However, he…
The Entertainment Industry Tells Georgia There is No Room for Hate
The HRC has sent a letter to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal on behalf of dozens of entertainment industry leaders who…
Northern Ireland Votes on Gay Marriage, Legislation Vetoed Despite Passing with Small Majority
Northern Ireland’s legislature voted for its fifth time on gay and lesbian marriage, and while the assembly technical voted to…
Indiana’s Governor: ‘I Look Forward to Signing…’ Anti-Gay Religious Freedom Bill
Yesterday, Indiana’s legislature approved a “religious freedom” that will legally allow businesses to discriminate against anyone (including gays and…
Gambia’s Assembly Votes to Jail Gays for Life
Gambia’s National Assembly has passed a bill imposing life imprisonment for “aggravated homosexuality,” according to minority leader Samba Jallow. Homosexual…
Virginia Repeals Antiquated Anti-Sodomy Law
Virginia really is for lovers…now. The Virginia House of Delegates voted, 100 to 0, to strike down an antiquated…
New York to Introduce Legislation Banning Gay-Conversion Therapy
New York is set to lead the way on another LGBT-rights front when legislation will be introduced on Friday that…
Senator Schumer Proposes Baggage Fee Legislation
Image via NYDN. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is putting pressure on airlines to get rid of their unfair baggage-fee policies.…
Nevada Governor Extends Anti-Discrimination Laws to Cover GLBT Housing
Image via www.nv.gov It was announced today that Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has signed into law bills that extend the…