Politics Jul 10 Where trans advocates are focusing efforts after recent court defeats By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz
Politics Jun 30 Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school sports The court’s conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, ruled that state bans in Idaho and West Virginia don’t violate the Constitution or the federal law known as Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination… By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Politics May 20 Barney Frank, financial reformer and trailblazer for gay rights, dies at 86 The longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation. Frank was known for his acerbic wit, combative style and focus on marginalized communities. By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Politics Apr 20 Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program The faith-based facilities argue it's unconstitutional to bar them from a taxpayer-funded free preschool program because of their admission restrictions on LGBTQ+ families and kids. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
World Apr 17 A transgender teen's case in Ecuador opens path for others seeking legal recognition The moment marks a significant step in a country where LGBTQ+ rights have largely advanced through court rulings rather than political action. By María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press
Mar 31 Watch 7:05 Supreme Court sides with therapist challenging Colorado ban on conversion therapy By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz A Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth hit a potentially far-reaching roadblock at the Supreme Court. In an 8-1 decision, the justices sided with a Christian counselor who argued that the law violated her First Amendment rights. Continue watching
Mar 31 Supreme Court rules against Colorado's ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ kids By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment. Continue reading
Jan 28 Budapest's liberal mayor charged for organizing banned Pride event By Justin Spike, Associated Press Authorities in Hungary on Wednesday filed charges against Budapest's liberal mayor over his role in organizing a banned LGBTQ+ Pride event in the capital last year. Continue reading
Dec 18 WATCH: Trump administration seeks to cut off access to transgender health care for U.S. children By Ali Swenson, Matthew Perrone, Devi Shastri, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions targeting transgender Americans. Continue reading
Nov 06 Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender Americans from choosing passport sex markers By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a policy blocking transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers that align with their gender identity. Continue reading