Politics Sep 08 WATCH: Walz delivers remarks at Human Rights Campaign event for LGBTQ+ equality By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
Politics Jun 06 LGBTQ+ Americans are under attack, Human Rights Campaign declares in state of emergency warning Along with its warning on Tuesday, the HRC released a guidebook with summaries of laws in each state, "know your rights" information and resources for LGBTQ+ travelers as well as those already living in so-called hostile states. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Nation Oct 22 As state protections stall, cities lead the way on LGBTQ rights As federal and state governments are threatening to roll back protections for the community, cities are becoming more progressive on LGBTQ issues. By Corinne Segal
Politics Oct 20 Prominent chefs oppose baker in major gay rights case Prominent chefs, bakers and restaurant owners say that once they open their doors for business, they don't get to choose their customers. By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Politics Oct 31 Fallout from comments about Tammy Duckworth weakens Mark Kirk’s re-election bid Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who's seeking his second term, apologized Friday for mocking his opponent's immigrant background and her family's military service. By Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Feb 22 The fight over transgender rights in school restrooms intensifies By Lisa Leff, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — In clashes over which restrooms and locker rooms transgender students should use, the U.S. Department of Education has warned public schools that a 1970s sex discrimination law makes it illegal to deny them access to the facilities… Continue reading
Nov 17 House lawmakers create new transgender equality task force By Corinne Segal A group of lawmakers kicked off a new congressional task force for transgender rights on Tuesday with the first-ever congressional forum on transgender life in the U.S. Continue reading
Oct 03 Clinton to make LGBT rights a campaign focus By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday delivered the strongest statement of support for gay rights in the 2016 presidential race when she promised that ending discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender people would be a central pillar of her administration. Continue reading
Oct 23 Despite appellate rulings, 3 states refuse to allow gay unions By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The writing is on the wall for gay marriage bans in Kansas, Montana and South Carolina after federal appeals courts that oversee those states have made clear that keeping gay and lesbian couples from marrying is unconstitutional. Continue reading