Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics

The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics. 

Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows

While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Watertown band members play LGBTQ+ history song banned by board

Watertown students performed a song tied to LGBTQ+ history on Wednesday, May 20, after the school board banned it days before their spring concert, prompting a community event with the composer.

Watertown band members play LGBTQ+ history song banned by board
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Watertown students performed a song tied to LGBTQ+ history on Wednesday, May 20, after the school board banned it days before their spring concert, prompting a community event with the composer.

Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86

Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.

Milwaukee's This Is It! bar approved for Wisconsin historic marker

Milwaukee’s This Is It! bar has been approved for a Wisconsin historic marker, honoring the longtime LGBTQ+ gathering place that closed in 2025 after nearly 57 years in operation.

Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument

The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.

2 Wisconsin hospitals halt gender-affirming care for minors, debate reignites

Two Wisconsin health systems will halt some transgender medical care for minors, citing a new federal directive, as families and advocates warn the changes could harm children.

2 Wisconsin hospitals halt gender-affirming care for minors
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Two Wisconsin health systems will halt some transgender medical care for minors, citing a new federal directive, as families and advocates warn the changes could harm children.

19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US

The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.

NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban

Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.

Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.