White House Says Obama's Order On LGBTQ Rights Will Stay In Effect
President Trump "is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community," the White House says.
LGBTQ issues
State Department Apologizes For Decades Of Anti-LGBT Discrimination
Around the time of the "Red Scare," the "Lavender Scare" pushed gay people out of government service. Secretary of State John Kerry has now apologized for "the practices of the past."
LGBTQ Activist Cleve Jones: 'I'm Well Aware How Fragile Life Is'
Jones became an activist after Harvey Milk's assassination, and he lost countless friends to the AIDS epidemic. He says, "There are some days when it is so painful that I really can barely function."
LGBT Rights Activists Fear Trump Will Undo Protections Created Under Obama
The election of Donald Trump has conservative organizations hopeful for new protections for religious liberty, while LGBT groups anticipate more discrimination in courts, workplaces and the military.
For LGBTQ Students, Author Says, Safety Is 'Not Enough'
Safety for LGBTQ students is critical, but inclusive policies shouldn't stop there, author Michael Sadowski argues in his new book.
Not Always A 'Thunderbolt': The Evolution Of LGBT Rights Under Obama
Much has changed during the Obama administration — including the legalization of same-sex marriage. The president praised that Supreme Court decision, but activists have not always applauded him.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Poised To Send Gender Identity Bill To Governor
Legislation allowing people to choose their bathroom based on their gender identity has now been embraced by both chambers of the Massachusetts legislature.
When The Kid Becomes The Teacher: On What It Means To Be Transgender
Allie is an 8-year-old transgender child. Her parents field a lot of questions about her transition. But they say Allie's openness makes her the best teacher for those curious about being transgender.
New Jersey's Anti-Discrimination Law Is 'Just A Tool' To Protect Gender Identity
Seventeen states have legal protections to prevent discrimination against transgender people in areas like housing and employment. But just having a law on the books doesn't change peoples' attitudes.
North Carolinians Who Support 'Bathroom Law' Say They're Being Drowned Out
There's a deep divide in the state over a law limiting civil rights protections for LGBTQ people. Amid a national backlash, nearly 49 percent of people in the state say they support parts of the law.