Boston-Based Unity Pride Reacts to Ferguson, NYC: #BlackLivesMatter
BOSTON, Mass.—In the span of less than two weeks, two grand juries—one located in Ferguson, Missouri and one in Staten Island, New York—voted against indicting…
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“In the Making” Gives Voice to LGBTQ, Allied Students & Alums
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Charged with the assignment of creating an activism project for his “Queer Practice” course, Harvard College Senior Curtis Lahaie…
Sixth Circuit Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Bans in 4 States, Negates DOMA
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—The Sixth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld same-sex marriage bans in four states—Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee—in…
NCLR Statement on Staten Island Grand Jury’s Decision Not to Indict Eric Garner’s Killer
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Today, a Grand Jury in Staten Island decided not to bring charges against Daniel Pantaleo, the NYPD officer that killed Eric Garner. “We…
Marriage Equality Comes to Florida
11th Circuit Court of Denies State’s Request to Extend Stay of Lower Court’s Decision to Overturn Marriage Ban. Denial clears the way for marriage for same-sex…
DC Council Passes Groundbreaking Bill to Protect LGBT Youth from Conversion Therapy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the District of Columbia Council unanimously approved a bill that will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from the dangerous and discredited…
Ruth Ellis Center Celebrates 15 Years Serving LGBTQ Youth
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich.—The Ruth Ellis Center this year is celebrating its 15th anniversary serving youth in Detroit and the metropolitan area. Established in 1999, Ruth…
1st Texas LGBTQA Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Gaming Convention: Austin in April 2015
Haven Con offers gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied community members a fun, safe haven filled with gaming experiences, geek activities, incredible artwork, and…
Misleading Anti-Transgender Newspaper Ads Spark Outrage in Minnesota
A controversial ad that ran in three Minnesota newspapers this weekend opposing a statewide transgender rights school policy is being criticized for misleading readers with false, fear-based…
Military Fails to Comply with DOD Transgender Service Rule
WASHINGTON – On Nov. 26th, the American Military Partner Association, the nation’s largest organization for the partners, spouses, and families of America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
Federal Judge Strikes Down Mississippi Marriage Ban
Today U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled in favor of equality, striking down Mississippi’s discriminatory constitutional amendment banning same-sex couples from marrying. Attorney Roberta Kaplan represented two…
West Palm Beach City Commissioners Vote to Support Marriage Equality
WEST PALM BEACH, Fl.—At this evening’s meeting, West Palm Beach City Commissioners joined the statewide marriage equality debate by unanimously voting to sign on to…
NY High Court Allows Retrial on Hate Crime Charge in Killing of Transgender Woman
NEW YORK, NY—The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) yesterday renewed its call for justice in the case of a slain transgender woman after…
Grand Jury Decision to Not Indict Michael Brown’s Shooter: NCLR Reacts
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Yesterday, a Ferguson grand jury decided not to bring criminal charges against Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot and killed Michael…
Barilla Receives Perfect Rating in HRC’s Corporate Equality Index
By: Kelly Morris/The Seattle Lesbian— After Guido Barilla of Barilla pasta, the world’s largest pasta manufacturer, said he would never do a commercial with a gay…
Seattle Pride Mourns the Loss of HIVster Founder Brad Crelia
The 29-year-old local pioneer was named to the 2014 POZ100 list one week ago SEATTLE, Wa.—Seattle Pride is saddened to have learned of the passing of…
Lambda Legal & Forum for Equality Ask High Court to Review Louisiana Marriage Case
Lambda Legal and the lawyers representing Forum for Equality Louisiana and seven same-sex Louisiana couples today asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review September’s U.S….
Iconic TV Host Ana Maria Polo Joins HRC’s Americans for Marriage Equality Campaign
Yesterday, HRC released two web videos featuring Ana Maria Polo, host of the renowned Telemundo show “Caso Cerrado,” for the organization’s Americans for Marriage Equality campaign. In the…
NCLR Responds to President Obama’s Immigration Accountability Executive Actions
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Last night, President Obama announced a series of executive actions that will provide work permits and temporary relief from the threat of deportation for…
Judge Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality in Montana
By: Sarah Toce/Editor-in-Chief/The Seattle Lesbian— Referencing family values, the divorce rate and procreation, U.S. District Judge Brian Morris issued a ruling in favor of the freedom to marry…
Western Mass. City Councilors Valentin & Ramos Join Newly Elected Latino Officials in DC for NALEO “Bootcamp” Training
Three-and-a-half-day institute will prepare nearly 70 Latino elected officials from across the country with the skills needed to serve in public office HOLYOKE, Mass.—Holyoke City Councilor…
Leslie Feinberg: Transgender Pioneer, Author, Civil Rights Icon Dies
Leslie Feinberg was ahead of her time, as many have stated in the past. Not only was she a transgender rights advocate, she was involved…
Gay Veteran Dies After Being Set on Fire in Greensboro
By: Kelly Morris/A Collaboration from The Seattle Lesbian— After being hospitalized from an attack last weekend in a hotel, a gay veteran has passed away at Wake Forest…