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Religion dominates new US Supreme Court term

Religion dominates new US Supreme Court term

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Oct 4, 2021

First in the spotlight as the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new session Monday (October 4) is the seemingly precarious state of the right to abortion, an issue LGBTQ groups have long considered to be of "vital importance" to queer people.

Political Notes: Oregon voters could elect country's 1st lesbian governor

Political Notes: Oregon voters could elect country's 1st lesbian governor

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 4, 2021

Voters in Oregon could elect the country's first lesbian governor next year and only the second LGBTQ top statewide official in the three-state West Coast region.

LGBTQ Agenda: Lambda Legal plans weeklong virtual fundraising confab

LGBTQ Agenda: Lambda Legal plans weeklong virtual fundraising confab

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 28, 2021

ONE Lambda Legal Week begins Monday, October 4. Replacing in-person fundraising soirees, the event will feature comedians and the presentation of the Liberty Award as part of the organization's efforts to raise $5 million this year.

LGBTQ Agenda: New Gay Liberation Front criticized for stances on trans rights

LGBTQ Agenda: New Gay Liberation Front criticized for stances on trans rights

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 21, 2021

The New Gay Liberation Front group is not the same as the old historic group that formed after Stonewall — it's being criticized for pitting some segments of the LGBTQ community against others.

Episcopal bishop and LGBTQ ally John Shelby Spong dies

Episcopal bishop and LGBTQ ally John Shelby Spong dies

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Sep 20, 2021

Bishop John Shelby Spong, a liberal theologian and ally who championed women's and LGBTQ ordinations and rights, died September 12 peacefully in his sleep at his Richmond, Virginia home.

Political Notes: Repeal of DADT hits 10-year milestone

Political Notes: Repeal of DADT hits 10-year milestone

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 20, 2021

Ten years ago Monday (September 20), the U.S. military's homophobic "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was ended, ushering in a decade of open military service for LGBTQ enlistees and officers.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer legal groups sound alarm over anti-trans federal lawsuit

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer legal groups sound alarm over anti-trans federal lawsuit

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 14, 2021

Twenty states sued the federal government late last month, trying to overturn federal protections for trans and gender-nonconforming students ordered by the Biden administration.

Man plans quiet memorial for partner on 9/11

Man plans quiet memorial for partner on 9/11

  • by Ed Walsh
  • Sep 8, 2021

The surviving partner of one of the flight attendants killed on 9/11 reflects on his loss as the nation approaches the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Harris brings star power to beat back Newsom recall

Harris brings star power to beat back Newsom recall

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 8, 2021

Injecting some much-needed political star power into the race to save Governor Gavin Newsom's political career, Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Bay Area Wednesday to rally supporters ahead of the September 14 recall election.

HRC president terminated after dispute with board on his role in Cuomo affair

HRC president terminated after dispute with board on his role in Cuomo affair

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Sep 7, 2021

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David has been terminated as head of the nation's leading LGBTQ group following a public dispute with the board over his role in the Andrew Cuomo scandal.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer, sex worker rights advocates sound off on OnlyFans flip-flop

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer, sex worker rights advocates sound off on OnlyFans flip-flop

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 31, 2021

Subscription service OnlyFans' decision to ban sexually explicit content effective October 1 — and its abrupt reversal last week — elicited strong reactions in the LGBTQ and sex work communities.

US Senate expected to take up out judicial nominees

US Senate expected to take up out judicial nominees

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 30, 2021

When Congress returns after Labor Day, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will begin deliberation of the first nomination of an LGBTQ person to serve on a federal appeals circuit court bench.

Political Notes: Drag performers protest voter suppression laws

Political Notes: Drag performers protest voter suppression laws

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 23, 2021

Drag performers across the country will be taking part in a day of action this weekend to protest voter suppression laws being adopted by Republican-led statehouses throughout the South and Midwest.

LGBTQ Agenda: Bonta joins other AGs in filing amicus brief in trans ID case

LGBTQ Agenda: Bonta joins other AGs in filing amicus brief in trans ID case

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 19, 2021

California AG Rob Bonta joined the attorneys general of 14 states and the District of Columbia in filing an amicus curiae brief supporting three transgender Alabamans who've been denied driver's licenses that correspond to their gender identity.