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According to a report released Friday, at least 25 transgender people in the United States have been murdered this year, a new record.
The number of companies earning top marks for how they treat their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees has hit a record high, according to a new report released by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation
Netflix on Friday began streaming a documentary about transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson.
LGBTQ and allied groups met with Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday morning to discuss challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Illinoisans that might find remedy in actions by the state.
Arizona Senator John McCain, a Republican, has co-sponsored legislation introduced Friday which seeks to block President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops.
More than 75 major corporations, small businesses, government agencies and nonprofits are expected for the third annual Windy City Times WERQ! LGBTQ job fair Friday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, on Monday introduced an amendment that seeks to block President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday announced that transgender troops would continue serving pending the results of a study.
A man is facing criminal charges after driving through a crowd of protesters in St. Louis, Missouri protesting the officer-involved shooting of a transgender woman
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is calling on Congress to approve legislation what blocks President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops from taking effect.
St. Louis police on Tuesday fatally shot a transgender woman while responding to a domestic violence call.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation that will modernize Illinois law allowing transgender and intersex individuals to change the gender marker on their birth certificate without undergoing gender reassignme
The White House is expected to issue guidance to the Pentagon on President Donald Trump's ban on transgender military service as early as Thursday.
According to a new study released Tuesday, discharging transgender troops would cost the United States $960 million.
The White House has reportedly developed a "guidance" policy for moving ahead with President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops.
The commandant of the Coast Guard is speaking out against President Donald Trump's plan to bar transgender people from serving in the military.
Forty-five senators led by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have come out against President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops.
A majority of Americans say transgender people should be allowed to serve in the U.S. military.
Equality Illinois, the state's oldest and largest civil rights organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Illinoisans, has added its voice to the large number of individuals and organizations
In a series of tweets, President Trump said no transgender individuals will be allowed to serve "in any capacity" in the U.S. military.
Jennifer Lopez received an outpouring of support on social media for using gender-neutral pronouns to congratulate a young relative's accomplishment.
A group opposed to Washington's transgender bathroom and locker room rule announced on Friday that it did not have enough signatures to make the November ballot.
An Orange County deputy sheriff is making history by becoming the first of her rank to come out as transgender.
The 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade drew record crowds, as spectators crowded the streets, rooftops and balconies from Uptown to Lincoln Park along the 21-block route to celebrate gay pride on Sunday, June 25.