Tag: LGBT Issues

New Jersey may expand infertility coverage to lesbians

Kelly Cohen · August 13, 2016 4:33 pm

Lavender Blues

James Kirchick · August 12, 2016 1:35 pm

Texas and a dozen other states are set to ask a U.S. judge in Fort Worth to stop the implementation of recommendations put forth by the Obama administration on allowing transgender students to use bathroom facilities. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)

13 states to ask court to stop White House transgender bathroom policy

Kelly Cohen · August 12, 2016 12:45 pm

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich gives his thumb up during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Washington Secrets

Gingrich seeks unity with GOP LGBT

Paul Bedard · August 11, 2016 3:29 pm

Iran executed a gay teenager this year after he was of convicted of the rape of another boy as a juvenile, in the first confirmed execution of an offender under the age of 18 in the country, according to a global NGO. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Iran confirms execution of gay teen

Kelly Cohen · August 4, 2016 6:45 pm

The eight justices split 5-3, deciding that the Gloucester County public school system does not have to accommodate student Gavin Grimm's request to use the bathroom of his choice. (AP Photo)

Supreme Court blocks ruling on Va. transgender bathroom case

Anna Giaritelli · August 3, 2016 9:12 pm

"Proud to marry Brian and Joe at my house. Couldn't be happier, two longtime White House staffers, two great guys," Biden wrote in a tweet. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Biden officiates same-sex marriage at his residence

Kelly Cohen · August 2, 2016 3:33 pm

Legislation sets up a new religious liberty battleground, could set precedent for the nation. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Calif. bill would open religious colleges to LGBT lawsuits

Robert King · July 30, 2016 4:18 pm

Cory Booker: Trump’s support among the gay community is ‘terrifying’

Cory Booker: Trump’s support among the gay community is ‘terrifying’

Sean Langille · July 29, 2016 4:19 pm

Defense Secretary Ash Carter spent Thursday morning at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., where he visited recruits in their barracks and asked why they were joining the military. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

National Security

Carter expresses confidence in Navy leaders over transgender recruits

Jacqueline Klimas · July 28, 2016 6:27 pm

USNI News obtained a congressional notification that Mabus, a political appointee, intends to name a planned Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Harvey Milk. (AP Photo)

National Security

Navy to name support ship after gay rights icon Harvey Milk

Jamie McIntyre · July 28, 2016 5:42 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is calling on Democrats to make Feb. 18 a day of action in support of the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Pelosi explains why Dems have struggled to attract white men

Rudy Takala · July 28, 2016 5:38 pm