Kotek won her state's Democratic primary on Tuesday. If she wins the general election later this year, she will become the country's first openly lesbian governor.
The challenge against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to block a new law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
The anti-loitering law, passed in 1976, resulted in decades of discrimination by law enforcement against women of color and people who are transgender, critics say.
Asbury Memorial Church in Savannah, which supports LGBTQ rights, announced Thursday that it would split with the United Methodists, becoming the first congregation in the country to do so.
For many young people, going to college allows them to finally express their sexual orientation or gender identity. Now with schools closed, many are suffering with families that don't accept them.
Alice Wu's 2004 film 'Saving Face' changed the landscape of LGBTQ and Asian American cinema. Now, she's back with her new film 'The Half of It,' a sweet teen movie that bucks easy classification.
The Obama and Trump administrations have used their power to shape legal interpretations of "sex discrimination" in very different ways. Here's a rundown on what's changed for LGBTQ rights in the U.S.
Gender transition often involves a complete wardrobe change as well. A new clothing exchange in Cincinnati allows trans youth to trade in their old attire for outfits that suit their style.
A new documentary tells the story of America's first inpatient unit dedicated to the care of people with AIDS. Nurse Cliff Morrison helped create 5B in 1983, and worked on it with Dr. Paul Volberding.
"We want to reduce the hate and contention so common today," said LDS President Dallin Oaks. Church doctrine will consider same-sex marriage "a serious transgression" but not apostasy.
The dating app now says it will stop sharing the information after acknowledging two companies it hired to analyze usage had access to encrypted forms of the data.
How do LGBTQ adults experience discrimination and how does it impact their health? Join us for a discussion with experts in a webcast from Harvard's Chan School of Public Health at noon ET Wednesday.
LGBTQ activists say they hope lawmakers in other states will also ban the legal defense, which blames a victim's sexual orientation for an attacker's violent reaction.
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LGBTQ leaders in Arizona have seen their biggest cities grow more welcoming toward the LGBTQ community. They hope that shift will help lead to acceptance across the state.
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LGBTQ people of color are more than twice as likely as their white counterparts to say they've been discriminated against because they are LGBTQ in applying for jobs and interacting with police.
For LGBTQ Americans in rural areas, finding a sympathetic physician can be difficult. And that challenge makes getting appropriate health care even harder.
Sports leagues have struggled with how to define gender when it comes to deciding who can play. Pro hockey player Harrison Browne has decided to postpone hormone therapy for one more year on the ice.
Nevada Congressional Representative Dina Titus today introduced legislation to ensure equal access to Veterans Administration benefits for all married couples, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
The Trump administration hasn't taken action on its promises to protect religious liberties, which some see as opposing LGBTQ people. But some state legislatures are taking this as support.
Around the time of the "Red Scare," the "Lavender Scare" pushed gay people out of government service. Secretary of State John Kerry has now apologized for "the practices of the past."
The election of Donald Trump has conservative organizations hopeful for new protections for religious liberty, while LGBT groups anticipate more discrimination in courts, workplaces and the military.
Much has changed during the Obama administration — including the legalization of same-sex marriage. The president praised that Supreme Court decision, but activists have not always applauded him.
