As SCOTUS Marriage Decision Looms, New Report Maps LGBT Equality State by State
In the majority of states, LGBT people and their families would still face legal discrimination If the United States Supreme Court grants same-sex couples the…
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The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship Is Accepting Applications
SAN FRANCISCO, Cali.—The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from students interested in applying for Fall 2015/Spring 2016 scholarships. The Pedro…
Louisiana Gov. Legalizes Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination
Jindal’s executive action calls for broad discriminatIon against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people WASHINGTON, DC—Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has issued an executive…
NCLR Applauds Introduction of Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act by Congressman Lieu
WASHINGTON, DC—The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) applauds U.S. Congressman Ted W. Lieu’s introduction of the Therapeutic Fraud Act, the first nationwide bill that…
Greenacres, Florida Enacts LGBT-Inclusive Civil Rights Ordinance
GREENACRES, Fla.—At this evening’s meeting, the Greenacres City Council members unanimously voted to enact a civil rights ordinance establishing, as matter of public policy, that the city…
Antigone Rising to Perform At GLAAD’s Inaugural in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—On June 12, 2015, Antigone Rising along with other artists and celebrities from across the country will come together to support LGBT acceptance at…
High Court Marriage Equality Plaintiff Joins National 50th LGBT Anniversary Celebration
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—James Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the soon to be decided Supreme Court same-sex marriage equality case, Obergefell v. Hodges, will attend the National LGBT…
Rainbow Train: New CD for Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming Children
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—Chana Rothman, a Philadelphia based singer-songwriter, music educator, and mother of two today announced the release of “Rainbow Train,” a ground-breaking CD that invites…
Black Lives Matter: A Statement from Boston LGBTQ and HIV Organizations
BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston area LGBTQ and allied organizations listed below stand together in solidarity with people across the nation—in Baltimore, here in Boston, and elsewhere—who…
Alabama Needs You Now, More Than Ever
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—A recent press release from Equality Alabama urged voters to vote for equality. The Freedom of Religion in Marriage Protection Act, House Bill 56, will likely come…
NE Organizations Support Marginalized Sexualities, Relationships, Gender & Racial Identities
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— Despite growing visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout society, there are still many segments of the population whose identities…
Historical: Straight Teen Asks Gay Teen to the Prom
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— A great friendship and a grand understanding of sexual orientation were key to prom night success for a straight junior student…
American College of Physicians Publishes 2nd Edition of The Fenway Guide to LGBT Health
New content teaches current, future providers about the unique health care needs of sexual and gender minorities PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—The American College of Physicians (ACP) today…
The Quest for Transgender Equality
NEW YORK, NY—Today’s New York Times features an extraordinary editorial, The Quest for Transgender Equality, and TLDEF’s work is included in it. The editorial is…
Several Orgs. Focus on A More Inclusive LGBT “Tomorrow”
By: The Seattle Lesbian— As the country awaits the Supreme Court’s ruling on marriage equality, over 100 national, local and state-based LGBTQ organizations across the…
GLAD’s Mary Bonauto: A Letter of Gratitude
Yesterday, I had the tremendous privilege of standing up in our nation’s highest court to make the case for the full dignity and humanity of…
National LGBT Museum Chooses New York as Site for Museum
NEW YORK, NY/PRNewswire—The Board of Directors of the National LGBT Museum has voted to base the museum in New York City and has elected longtime…
Why Marriage Equality Matters for Older Americans
By: Michael Adams and Jonathan Jacob Nadler*— For more than thirty years, Kathy Murphy and Sam Baker lived together in a committed relationship. However, because Kathy…
CDC to Fund New Programs to Prevent HIV Infection Among Transgender People and Bay/Bi Men
By: Eric Brus*— The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced $185 million in funding for three new programs to prevent HIV infection among…
Bruce Jenner Comes Out As Trans Woman
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— After months of speculation, tons of Paparazzi stalking, and some insensitivity on the part of some media, late talk show hosts,…
NBC Airs Groundbreaking Series Spotlighting Transgender Youth
NBC News’ national correspondent Kate Snow looked at the details of Jacob’s experience: his initial frustration with being identified as a girl, his parents’ concerns about their…
LGBT People of Color Face Lifelong Risk of Living in Poverty
Washington, D.C.— A new report released today documents how systemic failures to protect certain students, recognize modern families, and protect people from discrimination drive and…
Settled: Federal Lawsuit Against SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles on Behalf of Transgender Teen
SC DMV Agrees to Allow Teen to Retake License Photo Wearing Makeup, Apologize, and Change Policy to Ensure that Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People Will…