India's Anti-Gay Law Is History. Next Challenge: Treat LGBTQ Patients With Respect
The law drove generations of LGBTQ Indians into the shadows — and got in the way of basic access to health care.
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Rise Of LGBTQ Candidates Could Usher In A 'Rainbow Wave' In 2018
There were a record 430 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender candidates this year running for office at every level of government, almost entirely on the Democratic side.
Senate Bill To Require Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Data By 2030 Census
A group of Democrats says the data could help more LGBTQ people get access to social services and strengthen civil rights protections. Some privacy experts worry the data could be used against people.
LGBT Advocates Argue HB2 Replacement Law Still Discriminates
A federal judge in Winston-Salem will consider whether a lawsuit over a measure that replaced the state's so-called “bathroom bill” should be dismissed.
Transgender Rights Issue Returns To Winston-Salem Courtroom
More than a year after North Carolina undid its "bathroom bill," a legal battle is simmering over a law that replaced it.
Public Memorial For Marriage Equality Advocate Pearl Berlin Held Thursday
A public memorial is taking place on Thursday, June 14 for celebrated LGBTQ rights advocate Pearl Berlin.
More States Say Religious Agencies Can Turn Down Same-Sex Couples For Adoptions
Oklahoma and Kansas recently passed laws that religious adoption agencies do not have to work with same-sex couples if they don't want to. That's a law that's already on the books in seven other state
In A One-Two Punch, Oklahoma Governor Angers LGBTQ and Guns Rights Activists
Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a bill allowing adults to carry firearms without a license. She signed a bill to let private agencies deny placing a child for adoption based on religious beliefs.
Advocate And Activist: Pauli Murray's Pursuit Of Equality
Fifteen years before Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus, another woman refused to give up her seat.
From Mormon Missionary To LGBTQ Advocate (And International Rock Star)
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dan Reynolds, lead singer of Imagine Dragons, about his new documentary, Believer, which takes a critical look at the Mormon Church's policies toward its LGBTQ members.