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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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, Fl.—At this evening’s meeting, West Palm Beach City Commissioners joined the statewide marriage equality debate by unanimously voting to sign on to…
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…
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…
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…
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 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….
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…
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…
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…
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 was ahead of her time, as many have stated in the past. Not only was she a transgender rights advocate, she was involved…
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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Yesterday, the three same-sex couples challenging the State of Tennessee’s laws excluding same-sex couples from marriage and refusing to recognize their out-of-state marriages asked…