Politics

Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian web designer who refuses to work with gay couples

Jul 2, 2023

Pat Robertson, who blamed disasters on LGBTQ rights, dead at 93

Jun 8, 2023

HRC declares LGBTQ 'state of emergency'

Jun 6, 2023

Eight Florida mayors pledge support for LGBTQ community

May 13, 2023

Kentucky lawmakers override governor's veto of anti-transgender bill

Apr 3, 2023

In announcing TN tour date, Madonna calls out state's restrictions on drag shows

Apr 3, 2023

Out pols protest Vallas record on LGBTQ ahead of mayor runoff

"Paul Vallas is a Republican," Commissioner Quezada said after the event. 

Mar 8, 2023

House passes landmark legislation to protect same-sex marriage

Dec 8, 2022

Senate advances same-sex marriage bill

Nov 17, 2022

HRC: LGBTQ Americans projected to become one of the fastest growing voting blocs

Oct 19, 2022

Cuba adopts marriage equality for same-sex couples

About two-thirds of voters elected to give same-sex couples the right to marry, the right to pursue a surrogate pregnancy, and the right to adopt children.

Sep 26, 2022

Va. students plan walkout, school board rallies, to protest Gov's anti-trans policy

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will ban students from changing their names and pronouns and roll back all other LGBTQ accommodations made under the previous Democratic administration.

Sep 24, 2022

Missouri special session anti-trans bill would force detransition

Bill introduced in legislative special session would force detransition of youths.

Sep 24, 2022

Ald. Tom Tunney announces retirement

Aug 30, 2022

Lindsey Graham: Let states decide on same-sex marriage

Aug 10, 2022

Justice Thomas: SCOTUS 'should reconsider' same-sex marriage

Jun 24, 2022

Cook Co. Dems push endorsements ahead of primary; two LGBTQ candidates snubbed

Snubbed by the Democrats, openly LGBTQ candidates Rick Garcia and Precious W. Brady-Davis get Equality Illinois endorsements.

Jun 17, 2022

City Club of Chicago to host Equality Illinois CEO on future of LGBTQ civil rights

Brian C. Johnson will speak on the state of LGBTQ civil rights and what needs to be done to secure further rights.

Jun 16, 2022

Rep. Greg Harris honored by Cook County Board for trailblazing career

Rep. Greg Harris is the first openly gay, openly HIV-positive Illinois House majority leader. He is retiring.

Jun 16, 2022

Biden declares June LGBTQ Pride Month, condemns 'dangerous' anti-LGBTQ laws

Jun 1, 2022

Republican senators want warning, new rating for TV shows with LGBTQ persons

Senators from Indiana, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, and Utah sent letter to TV ratings board. They call The Walt Disney Co. "predatory."

May 6, 2022

First out LGBTQ, first Black White House press secretary appointed

Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as chief spokesperson for President Biden.

May 6, 2022

Mayor Lightfoot tells Sun-Times she will run for second term

Congressman Mike Quigley announces he won't run for mayor.

Apr 28, 2022

Russia shuts down LGBT advocacy group through court liquidation

Part of continuing oppression of LGBTQ persons in Russia.

Apr 27, 2022