For Gay Rights Advocates, No Time To Rest After Charlotte Decision
It's been a roller-coaster year across the state for gay rights advocates and opponents.
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U.S. Appoints First-Ever Special Envoy For LGBT Rights
The State Department said Randy Berry's job will be to "reaffirm the universal human rights of all persons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity."
Greensboro Strengthens Anti-Discrimination Policies
The city of Greensboro is the first in the state to include sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression in its housing non-discrimination policies. A unanimous City Council vote
Transgender Candidate Enters Race For NC Democratic Chair
The race for chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party is getting more crowded. One hopeful could make history with a victory as the first transgender delegate.
Adebisi Alimi: Gay Nigerian Actor Puts His Sexuality In The Spotlight
The rising star was the first Nigerian to come out on national TV, was nearly beaten to death in his home and is now an international activist for LGBT rights and for men with HIV.
Training The Next Generation Of Doctors To Get LGBT Health Right
People who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender often have a hard time getting appropriate health care. Med schools need to integrate LGBT health throughout training, a key group says.
For People Fired For Being Gay, Old Court Case Becomes A New Tool
Workplace discrimination against gay people is legal in 29 states. So some LGBT people have filed discrimination claims using a legal argument from a 1989 Supreme Court case about gender stereotypes.
Transgender Men Who Become Pregnant Face Social, Health Challenges
Getting prenatal care can be a struggle, transgender men report in what may be the first study of its kind. And their feelings on once again appearing more female varied greatly.
Facebook Requires Real Names. What Does That Mean For Drag Queens?
Dozens of queens' profiles were deactivated recently because they used stage names. Facebook says requiring real names curbs abuse, but LGBT groups say it's restricting — for drag queens and others.
Ugandan LGBT Activist Recommended For Asylum In U.S.
John Abdallah Wambere applied for asylum in the U.S. after Uganda passed a harsh anti-gay law earlier this year. His application has now been recommended for approval, pending a background check.