Casey Quinlan
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Kristen Stewart’s experience is emblematic of LGBTQ people’s struggles in Hollywood
"I have fully been told, ‘If you just like do yourself a favor, and don’t go out holding your girlfriend’s hand in public," she said. → Read More
How ‘Straight Pride’ parades like the one in Boston today mask a far-right agenda
Anti-trans hate is spreading all along the far-right spectrum. → Read More
Did Gillibrand’s push for Al Franken’s resignation doom her 2020 White House run?
The New York senator was but one of many politicians who called for his resignation. But she might have paid the price for it. → Read More
Taylor Swift reminded us that the Equality Act would bolster LGBTQ rights
The Equality Act's provisions would give stronger legal protections to the LGBTQ community. → Read More
Some presidential candidates are making trans rights a 2020 campaign issue
Candidates for the Democratic nomination are acknowledging the struggles transgender people face. → Read More
EEOC now gives nonbinary people a way to be counted in workplace
The EEOC quietly acknowledged nonbinary workers in a change to the "Frequently Asked Questions" section on its site. → Read More
Planned Parenthood abandons federal program under attack by Trump administration
The Title X program helps low-income people all over the country with their family planning needs. → Read More
Workplace rights for LGBTQ people on the docket for U.S. Supreme Court
"It is a pivotal moment, and the public should be paying attention." → Read More
Supreme Court to decide if LGBTQ workers are protected by US civil rights law
"It is a pivotal moment, and the public should be paying attention." → Read More
Lawyers: Police posed as queer men during sting operation at Washington, D.C. park
At least two dozen men have been detained in what a lawyer says is an undercover operation at at a popular park in the U.S. capital. → Read More
Proposed anti-LGBTQ Labor Department rule would let federal contractors discriminate
Under Trump, there has been "a propensity to use religious liberty to give a license to discriminate." → Read More
Woman who says Epstein raped her as a teen files lawsuit against his estate
Jennifer Araoz said Ghislaine Maxwell conspired in her sexual abuse. → Read More
Layleen Cubilette-Polanco died at Rikers Island. Her family wants justice.
Layleen Cubilette-Polanco, who has epilepsy, died at Rikers in June after she was placed in segregation. → Read More
Illinois law will ensure students learn LGBTQ history
A majority of LGBTQ students across the nation have said they don't see themselves represented in lessons. → Read More
Sex trafficking victim Cyntoia Brown spent half her life in prison. Today she was set free.
Brown was 16 when she killed a man who she said made her fear for her safety. → Read More
Ohio shooter joins long list of mass shooters with records of misogyny
The shooter put girls on a "rape list" when he was in high school. → Read More
Microsoft agrees to rethink anti-LGBTQ PAC donations
Zero for Zeros just released its last batch of companies, all engaged in questionable political giving. → Read More
HUD’s plan to remove shelter protections for transgender people would be ‘devastating’
This would encourage shelters to essentially discriminate against homeless trans people who need a place to rest. → Read More
A North Carolina billboard advertises guns with images of four congresswomen of color
The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence called the billboard "dangerous." → Read More
Republicans again rush to the defense of a Trump nominee accused of sexual harassment
Lawmakers and retired military leaders essentially called the alleged victim a liar. → Read More