Why has Virginia’s House of Delegates chosen to deny a proposed amendment that could bring an end to discrimination against same-sex marriages?

Diversity triumphs: the LGBTQ+ community in the United States remains strong in 2022!

Recently, Kris Mayes made history by becoming the first openly lesbian Attorney General in Arizona. This election marks a historic step forward for LGBTQ+ representation and visibility in politics.

Maura Healey is no stranger to tough fights. She has served as Massachusetts Attorney General since 2015, and during that time, she has stood up for the rights of her constituents. Now, she's seeking a new challenge: becoming governor of Massachusetts. If she wins, she will become the first openly LGBTQ+ person to hold the position in state history.

The U.S. Senate will finally vote on legislation that would protect marriage equality after the midterm elections, with Democrats preferring to postpone the vote for more success.

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Respect for Marriage Act soon. This law would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and would provide equal benefits for all married couples, regardless of their sexual orientation and state laws.

The world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, GLAAD, conducted a recent poll indicating that the LGBTQ+ community might have a crucial impact on the outcome of the Florida Governor race.

The Trump administration has been relentlessly attacking health care for LGBTQ+ people when in office, including rescinding an Obama-era rule that protected against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This put LGBTQ+ people at risk of being denied care or being treated unfairly by healthcare providers.

A few days ago, the Biden administration announced their intention to reinstate this rule. The decision was widely welcomed by LGBTQ+ rights organizations, which have been fighting for this change for many years.

During a recent court case, a federal judge in Tennessee issued an order preventing two U.S. federal agencies from implementing new guidelines against discrimination in schools and workplaces.

Towards a historic turning point for equal rights?

Same-sex couples on the Navajo Nation have been denied equal privileges and benefits enjoyed by their straight counterparts due to a long-standing prohibition on same-sex marriage. This could potentially change in the near future, as lawmakers within the Navajo Nation are presently evaluating legislation designed to lift the same-sex marriage ban and provide LGBTQ couples with equal spousal rights.

The Arizona Department of Education recently dedicated coronavirus relief funds to acquire numerous books highlighting LGBTQ+ characters. This decision marks a considerable victory for the LGBTQ community, as it demonstrates a substantial commitment to providing inclusive and supportive resources for young people.

From July 1, LGBTQ+ students in six American states will experience significant changes in their school environment.

Governor Doug Ducey has enacted two recently passed bills that specifically impact the transgender community within Arizona.

The Utah state legislature recently unveiled a new bill aimed at safeguarding the rights of same-sex married couples by preventing the invalidation of their unions. Announced on Tuesday, this important legislation is being championed by Senator Derek Kitchen.

A poll conducted between May 2-22, 2022, revealed a record-breaking 71% support for marriage equality in the United States!

The United States Supreme Court is preparing to examine a case that may significantly impact the rights of LGBTQ Americans.

When I told you the other day about the law that now prevents transgender girls and women from playing sports on a team that matches their gender identity, I didn’t think I’d be talking about Oklahoma and its anti-trans laws again so soon. But here we are. Last Wednesday was another dark day for the transgender community in that state.

Recently, lawmakers in Louisiana attempted to pass a bill that would have banned “conversion therapy” for minors. Unfortunately, the bill stalled in committee and will not become law at this time.

There has been a disturbing trend of discrimination and violence against transgender people. In many states, transgender girls and women have been banned from playing sports simply because of their gender identity. In other states, transgender people have been denied access to health care. This is not only unjust, but it is also dangerous. And the cruelty, unfortunately, doesn’t stop there. There are now threats to take trans kids away from their parents. Fortunately, there is a movement underway to stop this and protect them and their families from these inhuman laws.

In a disheartening yet unfortunately expected development, Oklahoma has followed suit with other states by contemplating a law that seeks to prohibit transgender youth from participating in sports on teams aligning with their gender identity.