LGBTQIA+

The U.S. Women’s Team Takes Its Fight for Gender Equality Global

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 11, 2019 The 23 women of the soccer team return from winning the World Cup in France to continue another, more difficult battle for equal pay. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

There Are Still a Few Things to Love About America

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Jul 4, 2019 As this Fourth of July rolls around, how do we love and celebrate a country that’s so obviously flawed? The answer is in the movements. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Big Business to Supreme Court: Defend LGBTQ People From Bias

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2019 Over 200 corporations sign a brief urging the court to rule this fall that existing federal law protects LBTGQ people from discrimination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New York Pride Parade is One of the Largest in Movement’s History

SABRINA CASERTA and REBECCA GIBIAN / The Associated Press Jun 30, 2019 Gay-rights advocates take over much of midtown Manhattan in tribute to the uprising that began 50 years ago with Stonewall Inn police raid. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Corporate Opportunism Has Reached a New Low

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Jun 30, 2019 Churning out cheap rainbow swag during Pride Month is about marketing, not supporting LGBTQ+ people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tiffany Cabán Claims Victory in Close Queens DA Race

DEEPTI HAJELA and DAVID B. CARUSO / The Associated Press Jun 26, 2019 The political newcomer, who says the criminal justice system is rigged against the poor, defeats a New York establishment favorite. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bigoted Cops Show True Colors in Online Hate Groups

Will Carless and Michael Corey / Reveal News Jun 14, 2019 In public Facebook pages and private groups, police officers trade racist memes, conspiracy theories and Islamophobia. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Straight People Should Be Glad They Don’t Need a Parade

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Jun 12, 2019 Contrary to what the organizers of Boston's "Straight Pride Parade" would have you believe, straight pride is already well represented. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Biden Declares LGBTQ Rights His Top Priority

BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Jun 2, 2019 The Democratic presidential candidate touts the Equality Act, an effort to enshrine LGBTQ protections into labor and civil rights laws. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Growing Up Transgender in Romania

Alexandra Crisbășan / Truthdig Apr 22, 2019 A young man talks about transitioning in his home country and then emigrating for a fresh start. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Terrors of the Past Are Gone, but Chains Still Bind Gay Romanians

Maria Ruxandra Burcescu / Truthdig Apr 22, 2019 A 2018 homophobic referendum stirs up stirs up memories of persecution under far-right and Communist regimes. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

United Methodists Edge Toward Breakup Over LGBT Policies

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Apr 20, 2019 America's largest mainline Protestant denomination may split over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT pastors. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )