The art of drag has become a target. With Pride Month nigh, performers are organizing to fight back

“Drag is joy, but it’s under attack. Our very existence, our self-expression, our art — all…

Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Californians won’t be voting this November on a policy that would have required…

Richard Dreyfuss’ comments about women, LGBTQ+ people and diversity lead venue to apologize

BEVERLY, Mass. — The actor Richard Dreyfuss showed up in a dress at a “Jaws”-themed event…

Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a ‘forced outing’ measure

SEATTLE — A group of youth services organizations, a school district, a counselor and others sued…

Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the…

Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers

Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+…

Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults…

Gay actor’s speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his ‘lifestyle’

A gay actor’s speech that was canceled over his “lifestyle” is back on at a Pennsylvania…