Jul 22 Thousands strike and march in Israel in support of surrogacy rights for gay fathers By Molly Enking Members of the LGBTQ community and supporters went on strike across Israel today in protest of an amendment that excludes single fathers and gay male couples from parenting via surrogacy. Continue reading
Jul 19 LGBTQ advocates fear Kavanaugh's votes on gay-rights issues By Mark Sherman, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Kavanaugh's approach to judging leads some scholars and activists to believe he is unlikely to echo Kennedy's votes on LGBTQ issues. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 3:44 Jackson Bird gets to be the transgender role model he needed as a kid Jackson Bird came out as a transgender man at 25. Growing up without any role models, he felt as if he were alone in the world. Now he makes YouTube videos and hosts the podcast "Transmission" to help everyone better… Continue watching
Jun 16 How families with 2 dads raise their kids By Andrew Leland, The Conversation Research reveals few differences between the parenting of gay men and their straight peers. Continue reading
May 17 Connecticut recruiting LGBT families to adopt, foster kids By Susan Haigh, Associated Press Connecticut's child welfare agency has launched an initiative to actively recruit LGBT people to become foster and adoptive parents. Continue reading
May 12 Oklahoma governor signs adoption law opposed by LGBT groups By Sean Murphy, Associated Press The bill provides legal protections to faith-based agencies that won't place children in LGBT homes. Continue reading
Mar 24 Trump order would ban most transgender troops from serving By Ken Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump released an order Friday night banning most transgender troops from serving in the military. Continue reading
Mar 09 As Trump's ban plays out in court, America's first openly transgender recruits are joining the military By Corinne Segal The first group of openly trans recruits in U.S. military history are moving forward without the support of their commander-in-chief. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 5:06 Taylor Mac turns U.S. history inside out in epic, 24-hour show By Corinne Segal, Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green For years, artist Taylor Mac has challenged mainstream ideas around gender and sexuality with shows that spotlight LGBTQ identity. Now Mac, who received a MacArthur grant last fall, is touring “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music,” a show with 24… Continue watching
Dec 30 Transgender people cleared to join military, for now By Associated Press The Justice Department has made clear its proposed ban on transgender military recruits is on hold, meaning their enlistment can start Monday. Continue reading