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U.S. President Donald Trump presents an executive order during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his second presidential term, in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025.

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Trump’s ‘day one’ executive orders trash LGBTQ rights

By Arthur S. Leonard

US Associate Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Jr., Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh and U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts look on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.

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Supreme Court may decide if parents can ‘opt out’ children from LGBTQ content in public schools

By Arthur S. Leonard

The Supreme Court is pictured, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 21, 2024.

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Supreme Court allows appeal of Fifth Circuit PrEP coverage ruling

By Arthur S. Leonard

The US District Court Eastern District of Kentucky.

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Federal court vacates Biden administration’s rule protecting LGBTQ students

By Arthur S. Leonard

Syracuse City Court.

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Syracuse judge under investigation for allegedly refusing to marry same-sex couple

By Matt Tracy

After Montana District Judge Jason Marks issued a preliminary injunction over a Montana law banning gender-affirming care for trans minors, a seven-member court affirmed his decision.

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Montana Supreme Court affirms ruling against ban on youth gender-affirming care

By Arthur S. Leonard

The Trans Flag stands tall outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

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US v. Skrmetti: Reading the silence and curiosity in the room at the Supreme Court

By Matthew J. Skinner

Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

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PHOTOS: LGBTQ advocates at the Supreme Court ahead of oral argument in US v. Skrmetti

By Donna Aceto

Syracuse City Court.

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Syracuse judge under fire after refusing to marry same-sex couple: report

By Matt Tracy

The US Supreme Court in Washington.

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Will the Supreme Court decide whether bans on gender-affirming care for youth are constitutional?

By Arthur S. Leonard

Immigration Equality executive director Aaron Morris.

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‘People can see the storm coming’: LGBTQ immigrant community braces for second Trump term

By Matt Tracy

Chief Judge Nancy Torresen of the US District Court for Maine.

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Defense Department’s insurance program ordered to cover gender-affirming surgery

By Arthur S. Leonard

New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on the New York Equal Rights Amendment in November.

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What the statewide ballot proposal could mean for LGBTQ rights in New York

By Matt Tracy

Bangkok's LGBTQ community gathers for Pride festivities on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Thailand’s king finalizes marriage equality law

By Matt Tracy

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit in Denver

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Colorado conversion therapy ban upheld by federal appeals court

By Arthur S. Leonard

The former nightclub known as The Q, which was located at 795 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, closed in 2023.

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Setting the record straight: The Q nightclub owner speaks out

By Heather Cassell

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