LGBT History Documentary on Home Movies Premieres in New York
Reel In The Closet, the first LGBT History Documentary film to reveal LGBT life in the past through extensive use of rare and never before seen…
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Obama Administration Supports Virginia Trans Teen
The Obama Administration, on October 28th, filed a brief with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Gavin Grimm, a transgender male student at Gloucester…
Amicus Brief: Bathroom Access Crucial for Transgender Students’ Development
SAN FRANCISCO—Being able to use the same bathroom as other students at school is critical for the healthy development of transgender adolescents, says an amicus…
Gov. Cuomo Extends Discrimination Protections to Transgender New Yorkers
NEW YORK—Equality Federation applauds New York Governor Andrew Cuomo who announced last night, at Federation member Empire State Pride Agenda’s gala, regulations to protect transgender people…
NCLR: Obama Admin’s Groundbreaking Report on Conversion Therapy
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Today the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), released…
Point Foundation Ready for New Applicants November 1
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students seeking financial assistance for their undergraduate or graduate school education are encouraged to apply for…
Calif. Gov. Signs Landmark Bill Protecting Transgender Children in Foster Care
California Governor Jerry Brown signed yesterday a landmark bill that protects transgender children in the foster care system.
Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Landmark Decision Requires E-Health Records to Include Data on LGBT People
Courtesy of The Fenway Institute— In an historic move that will advance health for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, the U.S. Department of…
LGBTQ Students: More Likely to be Sexually Assaulted, Less Likely to Report It
By: Sara Brown/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—As the nation becomes more educated of the epidemic of sexual assaults happening on college campuses, LGBTQ students (especially…
Latino LGBTs Face Unique Challenges: Still Some Orgs. Lag in Support
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— BOSTON, Mass.—While celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, to honor the culture and contribution of this ethnic group, organizations still lag behind serving…
CA Governor Signs Landmark Assisted Reproduction Law
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. —Today, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that updates the state’s assisted reproduction laws to ensure that all families are equally…
Pregúntale a Lambda Legal: Regreso a Clases y El Uso del Baño
Por: Demoya Gordon/Abogada de Lambda Legal— P: Soy un chico trans y voy a empezar mi tercer año de “high school” en una escuela nueva. No sólo…
Freedom Massachusetts: Public Hearing on Transgender Rights
By: Sara Brown/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Transgender rights advocates need your testimony and attendance to Freedom Massachusetts’ public hearing on October 6 to push legislation forward…
Don’t Be Surprised that Kim Davis’ Pope Visit was Overblown
When You’re Dealing With A Hate Group, Dishonesty Is Par For The Course Kim Davis, the Kentucky country clerk who was jailed for refusing to…
New Guide Promotes the Safety and Well-Being of LGBT Youth in the Justice System
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) announced the release of a groundbreaking publication entitled, “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth in the…
HRC Launches Groundbreaking Global Corporate Coalition to Advance LGBT Equality in Workplaces Worldwide
Consortium of 12 major businesses with 1.4 million employees across more than 190 countries commit to uphold LGBT workplace protections abroad NEW YORK—The Human Rights Campaign…
The Media: Helping Hate Group Leader Tony Perkins
Tony Perkins is the head of one of the most extreme anti-gay hate groups in the country, yet media outlets continue to give him a platform that enables…
Update: Apple Reverses Its Stance on Women App that Calls Out Anti-Women Politicians
UPDATE: In less than 24 hours, Apple has reversed course—Hinder, the app calling out anti-women politicians, will be available to download soon! More Than 20k Sign…
New Focus on PrEP; White House Launches Updated AIDS Strategy
By: Eric Brus*— White House Launches Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy On July 30, the U.S. White House issued a new strategic document to guide the…
Report Urges Dismantling of LGBTQ School-to-Prison Pipeline
Report from Advancement Project, Equality Federation, and Gay Straight Alliance Network, Provides an Intersectional Approach to Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline WASHINGTON – Research shows that…
Major Study Confirms Need for Early HIV Treatment
By: Eric Brus* — In late May, researchers in a major international study reported definitive evidence that early antiretroviral treatment (ART) substantially reduces HIV-infected persons’ risks…
Statement on San Francisco Sheriff’s Plan to Move Transgender Women into Daytime Programming in the Women’s Jail
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Today, San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi announced that he is implementing a policy that will allow transgender women to receive programming in the…
HHS Proposes New Rules Banning Transgender Health Care Discrimination
Could End Most Insurance Plans’ Practice of Excluding Transition-Related Care WASHINGTON—Today, the (HHS) announced proposed rules to implement the non-discrimination provision of the Affordable Care…