News & Commentary about LGBTQ Rights

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Jun 12, 2017

One Year After the Orlando Nightclub Shooting, Solidarity Continues Its Struggle Against the Forces of Division

May 22, 2017

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Will Have Blood on His Hands if He Signs Two Anti-LGBTQ Bills Before Him

May 15, 2017

After Seven Years in Custody, Chelsea Manning Will Soon Be Free

May 5, 2017

We’ve Come Too Far on LGBTQ Rights to Go Back Now Under the Trump Administration

Apr 25, 2017

Anti-LGBT Forces in Congress Are Giving Trump Very Bad Advice

Apr 18, 2017

With North Carolina, the NBA, and the NCAA Caving on Trans Rights, Texas Finds New Momentum for Discrimination

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.