California To Expand State-Funded Travel Ban To Five New States
California will ban taxpayer-funded travel to five more states that have recently passed measures seen as discriminatory against LGBTQ Americans, Assemblyman Evan Low announced.
Supreme Court Says No To Florist Who Will Not Serve Same-Sex Couples
The Supreme Court of the United States announced it will not hear an appeal from a Washington state florist who refused to provide flowers for same-sex weddings. The decision means the case is closed.
Pro-LGBTQ Rulings Made By The Supreme Court Of The United States
The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled in favor of LGBTQ rights.
Chantale Wong Will Be The First Lesbian To Serve As A U.S. Ambassador
President Biden appoints the first LGBTQ person of color in history to serve as a U.S. ambassador, and she is also the first lesbian ever nominated for that position!
Supreme Court’s Decision On Gavin Grimm’s Case Is An Important Victory For Trans Rights
On Monday, trans student Gavin Grimm won his fight against discrimination again after the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal that challenged his case. This decision is an important victory for trans rights as over 30 states have introduced anti-trans bills.
President Biden Designated The Pulse LGBTQ Nightclub A National Memorial
The Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida is where 49 LGBTQ people were killed by a lone terrorist in 2016. As the nation celebrated Pride month, President Biden ordered that the nightclub be turned into a national memorial.
3 Bills Aiming To Boost LGBTQ Rights In Kentucky
In response to recent anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country, Kentucky State Rep. Lisa Willner has introduced a trio of bills aimed at boosting the rights of LGBTQ people.
President Joe Biden Appointed Jessica Stern as the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons
President Joe Biden has announced Jessica Stern as the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons. Stern has dedicated her life to human rights activism, both internationally and domestically, so she’ll have plenty of experience working within this new position.
List Of Anti-LGBTQ Decisions Approved By The Trump Administration
The Trump Administration has approved a number of anti-LGBTQ decisions in the past years. The following list highlights some of these decisions and their implications on our community living in the United-States.
Marriage Equality: American Support Rises To 70%!
The marriage equality movement in the United States has been gaining momentum for years and support for same-sex marriage has grown steadily.
A new poll shows that support is higher than it’s ever been before. It also reveals that even those who are against marriage equality have grown more accepting towards the idea over time, which is good news!