LGBTQ News America Publications

LGBTQ News America Publications

LGBTQ Youth Reveal Negative Mental Health Impacts of Anti LGBTQ Policies and Victimization - The Trevor Project annual US national survey of LGBTQ young people underscores negative mental health impacts of anti-LGBTQ policies and victimization.

Select Your Sex on Social Security Number Record - U.S. Social Security Equity Action Plan includes a commitment to ensure people who identify as gender diverse or transgender have options in the Social Security Number (SSN) card application process.

New Study on LGBTQI+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers - New study on LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers highlights the need for data and research.

LGBT People of Color More Likely than White Non-LGBT Adults to Face Food Insufficiency During the Pandemic - Food insufficiency was reported by three times as many LGBT people of color as non-LGBT White people.

U.S. Social Security to Offer Self-Attestation of Sex Marker in SSN Records - U.S. Department of Social Security, announce the agency will offer people the choice to self-select their sex on their Social Security number (SSN) record.

More Than Half of American Indian and Alaskan Native LGBT Adults in the US have been Attacked in their Lifetime - 285,000 American Indian and Alaskan Native LGBT adults live in the US. More than half have been physically or sexually attacked in their lifetimes.

Over Five Million LGBT Adults in the U.S. are Religious - Nearly half of LGBT adults in the U.S. are religious.

Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Californian LGBTQ - New report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law provides analysis of food insecurity experiences among diverse population of low-income LGBTQ people in California.

Over 200,000 LGBT adults in California at High Risk for COVID-19 - Over 200,00 LGBT people in California have one or more medical conditions that put them at high risk of COVID-19 illness, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or HIV.

Study Finds 27% of California Adolescents are Gender Nonconforming - 27 percent, or 796,000, of California's youth, ages 12 to 17, report they are viewed by others as gender nonconforming at school.

Study Raises Concerns About Trump Agenda For LGBTQ Students - Study showing 70 years of progress for LGBTQ students raises concerns about Trump agenda, analysis of national LGBT alumni survey also shows generational, regional differences in campus climate perceptions.

Texas Governor Signs Discrimination Bill HB 3859 - Law HB 3859 allows child welfare organizations, including adoption and foster care agencies, to turn away Texans seeking to care for a child in need, including LGBTQ couples, interfaith couples, single parents, or other parents to whom the agency has a religious objection.

Religious Freedom Executive Order Opens Way for Bias - U.S. President EO opens the way to overriding regulations that protect female health and harms the rights of millions of women and LGBT People.

Albuquerque Ranked Top Place for Gender Equality - U.S. metros ranked by how far women have come to achieving gender equality with regard to owning a home, attending college and getting paid.

Call on Trump Administration to Reinstate Sexual Orientation Question in National Senior Survey - HRC criticizes Trump Administration for removing question about sexual orientation from National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants (NSOAAP).

HRC Condemns Ben Carson as Secretary of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Outspoken opponent of LGBTQ equality, Carson will oversee enforcement of fair housing laws and programs that provide crucial assisted and public housing.

All Gender Restrooms on College of Marin Campus - California law goes into effect requiring all single occupancy restrooms be designated as gender neutral.

LGBTQ Advocates Condemn Shameful HB2.0 Proposal - New proposal introduced by Republican State Representative Chuck McGrady would prevent cities from passing meaningful non-discrimination protections.

Reversal of School Bathroom and Shower Mandate a Victory - Family Research Council says reversal of school shower and bathroom mandate is a victory for parents and children.

Over 75,000 LGBT DREAMers - 36,000 Have Participated in DACA - Information on LGBT involved with Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act and those enrolled in DACA.

GAPA Strongly Condemns Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders - The Gay Asian Pacific Alliance strongly condemns the anti-immigrant and xenophobic Executive Orders issued by President Trump.

Tom Price Jeopardizes Health and Well-Being of LGBTQ People - Price has history of opposing basic civil rights for LGBTQ people and will be serving in a position of unique importance to the LGBTQ community.

LGBTQ People Appear to be Latest Target of Trump Reign of Hate - HRC civil rights organization responds to media reports about leaked License to Discriminate Executive Order being prepared by Donald Trumps White House.

HRC Slams Jeff Sessions Senate Confirmation - Human Rights Campaign condemns confirmation of Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General.

Virginia Advances Legislation Promoting LGBTQ Discrimination - Bill HB 2025, a discriminatory legislation that seeks to give taxpayer-funded agencies and service providers a license to discriminate against LGBTQ people under the guise of religion.

Anti LGBTQ Actions Anticipated in Statehouses During 2017 - Human Rights Campaign releases new report previewing battles against anti-LGBTQ state legislation expected in the year ahead.

Trump Administration Removes Secretary Kerry Apology for LGBTQ Witch Hunts - Trump Administration removes John Kerry's apology for Lavender Scare witch hunt in the 1950s and 1960s, LGBTQ pride month observances, and other content.

GLAAD Launches Trump Accountability Project - Trump Accountability Project (TAP) is a resource for news makers reporting on the Trump administration which catalogues anti-LGBTQ statements and actions of Donald Trump and those in or being considered for his administration.

Anti-LGBT and Anti-Public Ed Lawmakers Baring Fangs at Texas Legislative Session - On day 2 of the 2017 Texas legislative session, far-right lawmakers demonstrate their contempt for LGBT people and public schools.

Jeff Sessions' Anti-LGBTQ Record - HRC Report - HRC civil rights organization, releases report detailing Jeff Sessions record on LGBTQ equality.

Tony Perkins Calls for Purge of Pro-LGBTQ State Dept Employees - Human Rights Campaign calls on President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence to denounce comments made by Tony Perkins calling for purge of pro-LGBTQ State Department employees.

LGBTIQ Activists Urge Trump Administration to Uphold Human Rights - On International Human Rights Day: Global LGBTIQ activists urge the Trump administration to uphold human rights for all.

Mexicali Chicken and Salads Ordered To Pay $27,700 to Resolve Sexual Harassment Lawsuit - Young female employee sexually harassed by restaurant manager and terminated after she complained, federal agency charged.

HB2 Bill Repeal Fails - Discriminatory Bill Continues to Target LGBTQ - Human Rights Campaign, Equality North Carolina, and National Center for Transgender Equality statements after North Carolina General Assembly failed to repeal discriminatory Bill HB2.

Mississippi Religious Liberty Accommodations Act - H.B 1523 is one of twelve discriminatory pieces of legislation under consideration in Mississippi this year.

South Dakota State Senator Suggests Transgender People Be Subjected to Psychological Abuse - Sen. Omdahl sought to justify his support for HB 1008 which seeks to prevent transgender students in public schools from using facilities consistent with their gender identity.

Donald Trumps Win in New Hampshire - HRC Statement - Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released statement regarding Donald Trumps win in New Hampshire.

Montana Gov. Signs Executive Order Protecting LGBT State Employees - Montana Governor Steve Bullock signs executive order prohibiting discrimination of sexual orientation and gender identity for state employees, state contractors and subcontractors.

Launch Pad Offers LGBTQ Homeless Youth Safe Place to Sleep - Launch Pad initiative developed by LGBTQ and allied community in Nashville to provide sleeping shelters for youth in Davidson County.

Anti-Equality Candidates - Candidates who appeared at Family Leader Presidential Forum, and highlights from their anti-LGBT rhetoric and records.

Utah Judge Removes Foster Child from Same-Sex Couple - Ruling may violate Utah Judicial Code of Conduct, leading to possible sanctions for judge with history of inappropriate conduct.

White House Supports Equality Act - A majority of Americans support extending non-discrimination protections to LGBT Americans.

Inclusion of LGBT Business Enterprises Enacted by Massachusetts Governor - Inclusion of LGBT Business Enterprises Enacted by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker with the Guidance of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

Gayborhood: Marci Alt Named Business Woman of the Year - Marci Alt named 2015 businesswoman of the year by the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

LA LGBT Center - Campaign to Regulate Programs Notorious for Abusing Youth - National campaign to regulate industry of residential programs that claim to help troubled youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

Equality California First Major LGBT Organization to Endorse Hillary Clinton for President - EQCA is the first major LGBT organization in the nation to endorse the former Secretary of State for President.

Georgia Bill Attacking LGBT & Minorities Passes Through Senate - Legal experts from across the political spectrum agree that this bill could open the door for discrimination.

HB56 Passes Alabama House Judiciary Committee - H.B. 56 does not represent Alabama values like fairness and loving your neighbor as yourself.

Federal Court Opens Marriage in Nebraska March 9, 2015 to Same-Sex Couples - Federal district court struck down Nebraska ban on same-sex marriage opening marriage to same-sex couples beginning March 9, 2015.

Anti-LGBT Bill Stripping Local Non-Discrimination Ordinances - West Virginia - On the heels of a successful attack on fairness and equality in Arkansas, anti-equality forces are trying to quickly push through a similar bill abolishing local liberty in West Virginia.

Anti-LGBT Arkansas Bill - Call on Governor to Veto - If it becomes law, this bill will preempt local nondiscrimination laws and policies that offer protections on any basis not yet included in state law.

Veto SB202 - HRC Arkansas to Gov. Hutchinson - Calls on Governor Hutchinson to exercise executive powers and veto Senate Bill 202 (SB202), which would prohibit municipalities from enacting nondiscrimination ordinances that protect LGBT.

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Trial - Jury finds evidence of forgery, but it's yet to be determined if enough valid signatures remain to send HERO to the ballot.

Alabama Counties Refusing to Issue Same-sex Marriage Licenses - 44 counties in Alabama not issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples some refusing to issue marriage licenses to anyone.

LGBT Workers in Michigan Lack Protections against Ongoing Employment Discrimination - New report shows approximately LGBT workers in Michigan vulnerable to employment discrimination and statewide legal protection.

Marriage for Alabama Same-Sex Couples - Marriage to Become Available to Nearly 6,600 Same-Sex Couples in Alabama on Feb. 9, 2015.

Nebraska Senators Unanimous for Marriage Equality But Only if You want a Gun - Nebraska Legislature vote for amendment that would recognize same-sex spouses, but only if applying for a gun permit and married to someone in the military.

American Family Association Still a Hate Group - The trip is taking place despite the protests of organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and many conservative Christian activists.

Senate Bill 202 Would Remove Arkansas Cities Right to Self-Govern and Stop Equality - HRC Arkansas condems introduction of Senate Bill 202 which would stop cities and towns enacting ordinances that would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Arkansans from discrimination.

Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond Makes Case for LGBT Equality in Mississippi - HRC Mississippi strongly commends the courageous, bold and fearless comments penned in an op-ed by civil rights icon, Julian Bond.

California LGBT Protections, Laws and Legislative Proposals Report - National report assessing the status of state legislation affecting LGBT equality across America, including California.

Nebraska State Senators Take Action on LGBT Equality - HRC commends Nebraska State Senators Adam Morfeld, Sara Howard, and Jeremy Nordquist for introducing and sponsoring LGBT rights legislation.

40% of US Children Live in Low Income Families - Four out of every ten American children live in low-income families, according to new research from the National Center for Children in Poverty.

Virginia Bill Protecting Children from Conversion Therapy - Bill protecting children and their families from the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy.

OneLife LA - Celebrating All Human Life - People throughout Southern California unite in Los Angeles for OneLife LA to celebrate beauty of every human life from conception to natural death.

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Michigan Marriage Equality Case - U.S. Supreme Court to review federal appeals court decision upholding Michigan ban on marriage for same-sex couples.

California Passes New Affirmative Consent Law in Sexual Assault Cases - California Governor Jerry Brown adopts new Yes Means Yes bill after high number of college campus assaults.