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Governor Kevin Stitt of Florida signs an executive order requiring the state to use "male" and "female," effectively erasing non-binary people.
Legal

Oklahoma governor’s order bars state from recognizing trans, non-binary people

By Emily Sawaked
On July 20, U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps issued an order granting a motion for preliminary injunction and ordered that the law cannot be enforced against two trans plaintiffs.
Legal

Federal court issues preliminary injunction against Arizona’s ban on trans athletes

By Arthur S. Leonard
Legal

For now, court allows Tennessee to ban gender-affirming care for youth

By Arthur S. Leonard
Nepal is the second country in Asia to establish marriage equality.
Legal

Nepal’s Supreme Court orders government to recognize marriage equality

By Emily Sawaked
A case in which the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a bakery violated the state’s civil rights law by refusing to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple has been returned to the Oregon Court of Appeals by the US Supreme Court.
Legal

Supreme Court revives Oregon wedding cake case for ‘further consideration’

By Arthur S. Leonard
Legal

Federal court blocks Florida’s anti-drag law

By Arthur S. Leonard
Legal

LGBTQ groups react to Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative case

By Duncan Osborne
The United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
Legal

Two more states enjoined from enforcing ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard
Judge Eli J. Richardson of the District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Legal

Surprise setback in Tennessee birth certificate case

By Arthur S. Leonard
Chief US Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco.
Legal

Federal lawsuits advance against Medicaid exclusions of gender-affirming care

By Arthur S. Leonard
The John Minor Wisdom US Courthouse, home of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Legal

Federal court says business owner with religious objections may discriminate against LGBTQ people

By Arthur S. Leonard
Legal

Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional

By Arthur S. Leonard
Overlooking St. George, Utah.
Legal

Federal court orders Utah city to issue permit for drag show in public park 

By Arthur S. Leonard
A Trump-appointed judge ruled against an anti-trans health bill signed by Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana.
Legal

Trump judge blocks Indiana law against gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard
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Federal judge slams Tennessee anti-drag law

By Arthur S. Leonard
Seth Marnin will be the first out trans judge in New York State.
Legal

Governor Hochul appoints trans judge to Court of Claims

By Matt Tracy

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Arts

  • Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon in “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” ‘Heated Rivalry’ musical parody: Slap shots and slapstick
  • “Untitled,” from the series, “Akabanaa (Red Flowers),” 1975-77. Becoming Angela Davis: Two photographic portraits evoke the activist across time and space
  • Gessica Généus and Béonard Monteau in "Marie Madeleine." ‘The Man I love,’ ‘Club Kid,’ and other queer movies highlight Cannes Film Festival
  • “Matador Bolero," directed by Jonathan Rosado. ‘Matador Bolero’: Queer rocker Yves Tumor makes their acting debut in oddball sci-fi experiment
  • “Stop! That! Train!” kicks off NewFest Pride 2026. ‘Dads,’ ‘Leviticus,’ and more: NewFest Pride tees up annual lineup of queer films

Crime

  • A picture shows the late O'Shae Sibley during a demonstration in Brooklyn after he was killed there in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack. Man charged with killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley claims self-defense
  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security

Perspectives

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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