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US Supreme Court rebuffs Catholic hospital appeal in case involving trans man

US Supreme Court rebuffs Catholic hospital appeal in case involving trans man

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Nov 2, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave LGBTQ legal activists a significant sigh of relief. It also appeared to take some heed of the fact that a Texas abortion ban under scrutiny could have significant implications for same-sex marriage.

LGBTQ Agenda: Tour finds queer history clues in the Met's art collection

LGBTQ Agenda: Tour finds queer history clues in the Met's art collection

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 2, 2021

From Ancient Egypt to a baroque-era Mardi Gras party, read about artistic depictions of women and LGBTQs at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art as described by classicist Andrew Lear.

Lesbian confirmed by US Senate to federal appeals court

Lesbian confirmed by US Senate to federal appeals court

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Nov 1, 2021

The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed the appointment of the first openly LGBTQ woman for a seat on a federal appeals circuit bench.

US State Department issues 1st gender-neutral passport

US State Department issues 1st gender-neutral passport

  • by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
  • Oct 27, 2021

The State Department on Wednesday issued the first U.S. passport with an "X" gender marker.

LGBTQ Agenda: North Carolina lieutenant governor doubles down, compares inclusive curriculum to 'pornography'

LGBTQ Agenda: North Carolina lieutenant governor doubles down, compares inclusive curriculum to 'pornography'

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 26, 2021

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson (R) is doubling down on statements that led the state's governor and LGBTQ advocacy groups to call for his resignation.

LGBTQ History Month: Pauli Murray was an architect of history

LGBTQ History Month: Pauli Murray was an architect of history

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Oct 20, 2021

Some say Pauli Murray is the most important American activist you've never heard of.

LGBTQ Agenda: Eight new members join presidential AIDS council

LGBTQ Agenda: Eight new members join presidential AIDS council

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 19, 2021

Eight new members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS joined three who are returning from the Trump-era. The council is responsible for making recommendations regarding the development and implementation of the HIV National Strategic Plan.

Bonta joins other AGs in amicus brief in Connecticut trans student athlete case

Bonta joins other AGs in amicus brief in Connecticut trans student athlete case

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 15, 2021

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 20 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief in a Connecticut case supporting the freedom of transgender student athletes to participate in sports in line with their gender identity.

LGBTQ Agenda: FBI denies FOIA request for Hormel files

LGBTQ Agenda: FBI denies FOIA request for Hormel files

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 5, 2021

The FBI denied a gay activist's FOIA request for files relating to the late gay ambassador James Hormel, citing a federal statute meant to protect law enforcement techniques from disclosure.

Religion dominates new US Supreme Court term

Religion dominates new US Supreme Court term

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Oct 4, 2021

First in the spotlight as the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new session Monday (October 4) is the seemingly precarious state of the right to abortion, an issue LGBTQ groups have long considered to be of "vital importance" to queer people.

Political Notes: Oregon voters could elect country's 1st lesbian governor

Political Notes: Oregon voters could elect country's 1st lesbian governor

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 4, 2021

Voters in Oregon could elect the country's first lesbian governor next year and only the second LGBTQ top statewide official in the three-state West Coast region.

LGBTQ Agenda: Lambda Legal plans weeklong virtual fundraising confab

LGBTQ Agenda: Lambda Legal plans weeklong virtual fundraising confab

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 28, 2021

ONE Lambda Legal Week begins Monday, October 4. Replacing in-person fundraising soirees, the event will feature comedians and the presentation of the Liberty Award as part of the organization's efforts to raise $5 million this year.

LGBTQ Agenda: New Gay Liberation Front criticized for stances on trans rights

LGBTQ Agenda: New Gay Liberation Front criticized for stances on trans rights

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 21, 2021

The New Gay Liberation Front group is not the same as the old historic group that formed after Stonewall — it's being criticized for pitting some segments of the LGBTQ community against others.

Episcopal bishop and LGBTQ ally John Shelby Spong dies

Episcopal bishop and LGBTQ ally John Shelby Spong dies

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Sep 20, 2021

Bishop John Shelby Spong, a liberal theologian and ally who championed women's and LGBTQ ordinations and rights, died September 12 peacefully in his sleep at his Richmond, Virginia home.