National Reactions to DOMA & Prop 8 Decisions – Updated
The Supreme Court of the United States has spoken. The people and our LGBT leaders and allies are now speaking back. Their reactions below show…
National News
Double Victory: DOMA and Prop 8 Struck Down
By: Lisa Keen*/Keen News Service— In a stunning double victory, the U.S. Supreme Court today issued decisions that strike down both the Defense of Marriage…
Victory: Mathis Family’s Victory in Complaint Alleging School Discrimination Against Transgender Child
First-of-Its-Kind Decision Mandates Equal Treatment for Transgender Students DENVER, Col.—The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) will hold a press conference on Monday, June 24,…
GLMA Applauds New AMA Policies to Improve LGBT Health
Blood Donor Criteria, Early Treatment and Partner Services for HIV, Birth Certificate Polices for Transgender People, Discrimination by Medical Students and Confidential Care for Minors…
Marriage Equality Supporters Nationwide Prepare for Historic Supreme Court Decisions
Organizers are planning national community gatherings as part of the United for Marriage coalition WASHINGTON, DC — Supporters of marriage equality across the country are planning…
Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act to Become Law in Delaware
WASHINGTON —The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, today lauded the Delaware Legislature for passing the Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act. The bill adds gender identity…
All Out delivers 150K Signatures to Google, To Remove Gay ‘Cure’ Apps From Their Store
NEW YORK —“There is no cure for love, because love is not a disease.” “Google has a long and impressive track record of advancing equality, but…
World’s Premier AIDS Conference Finds Poor Coverage of Populations Most-at-Risk for HIV
A new report produced by a coalition of global advocacy organizations shows that the International AIDS Conference (IAC) program continues to lack meaningful coverage of…
Same-Sex Couples Experience Significant Housing Discrimination, HUD Study Finds
WASHINGTON, DC — Same-sex couples experience significantly less favorable treatment than heterosexual couples in the online rental housing market, according to a study published by…
FL Mother Petitions School District for Tolerance Training after Son was Admonished for Wearing Make-Up
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA — In a new petition she started on MoveOn.org, Katelynn Martin, the mother of a 14-year-old Florida boy, is petitioning the Pinellas County…
A Brief History of HIV/AIDS & the LGBTQ Community
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Association of Transgender Professionals (ATP) Launches: Addresses Equality & Inclusion in Workplace for Trans Employees
New York, NY,—The Association of Transgender Professionals (ATP), was formally dedicated this week, according to ATP Executive Director, Denise Norris and endorsed by a national…
HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius Statement on LGBT Pride Month & Healthcare
For too long, the health concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals were pushed to the side. LGBT individuals have faced limited access…
Illinois House of Representatives Fails to Vote On Marriage Bill
“This is a stunning failure in the Illinois House. Lambda Legal’s lawsuit will move forward…” SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — At the close of the legislative session the…
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2013
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For more than two centuries, our Nation has struggled to transform the ideals of…
Boston Pride 2013 Starts on 5/31: “Moving Forward … Proud, Strong, United”
Committee expects record breaking crowds for week-long events By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Boston Pride Week 2013 will be held from May 31- June 9 in…
Airocide: Breathe Easy and Let Your Breath be Taken Away, Ellen Does
By: Duane Wells*/Special to TRT— How much do you really know about germs and bacteria beyond the fact that they exist and can cause very…
First National Give OUT Day Benefits Local Nonprofits
Nine local LGBTQ organizations raised money and awareness By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Give OUT Day—the first national initiative to mobilize donors across the country to…
Hennepin: The Quiet Revolution for LGBT Equality
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Nearly every LGBT person knows about “Stonewall” – the spontaneous resistance to police intimidation of LGBT patrons at the Stonewall…
Leading LGBT Advocacy Organizations Respond to Senate Judiciary Committee Failure to Consider UAFA
This statement can be attributed to the National Center for Lesbian Rights, GLAAD, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, United We Dream and Queer Undocumented…
Immigration Reform Bill Passes: No Provisions for Same-Sex Couples
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration reform bill today without voting on two amendments seeking to provide benefits…
STONEWALL Veterans’ Association Commemorates 44th Anniversary
Surviving members of 1969 Rebellion share their stories By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— The STONEWALL Veterans’ Association (S.V.A.) will mark its 44th anniversary this year as…
NCLR Celebrates 36 Years of Legal Victories
Honors Leaders in the Movement for LGBT Equality San Francisco, CA—More than 1,500 people gathered on May 18th to celebrate the National Center for Lesbian…