LGBTQ

The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.

Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.

The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.

More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."

This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.

The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.

Missouri and Nebraska proposals are poised for action and could add to the list of at least 17 states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender affirming care for minors.

The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.

The mom of five alleges her religious beliefs on gender prevented her from adopting a pair of siblings in Oregon.

A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.

The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.

The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.