All posts by John Riley
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Equality California backs Sen. Dianne Feinstein in re-election bid
California's senior senator faces challenge from former State Senate President Kevin de Leon, who alleges she's too moderate
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LGBTQ groups urge federal court to permanently block Trump’s transgender military ban
LGBTQ advocates maintain that, even with exemptions for some service members, the overall ban is still unconstitutional
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Amid troubling survey findings, SMYAL offers LGBTQ youth an affirming environment
SMYAL offers initiatives dealing with bullying, harassment, substance abuse, mental health issues, and safe sex
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The LGBTQ community came out in force to support the March for Our Lives
Activists joined student organizers and gun reform advocates in calling for greater restrictions on firearms
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Anti-trans activist to represent U.S. at U.N. Commission on the Status of Women
International LGBTQ advocates are criticizing the United States for naming a vocal opponent of transgender rights to its official delegation to the United Nations Commission...
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Kansas Department of Children and Families backs anti-gay adoption bill
Kansas’ Department of Children and Families has announced its support for legislation that would allow adoption and foster care agencies to refuse to place children...
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Charlotte Pence bought a copy of the gay children’s book that mocks her father
Vice president's daughter says "we can all get behind" donating proceeds from book sales to charity
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Gay Libertarian candidate will challenge Bowser in D.C. mayor’s race
Even as potential Democratic primary challengers to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shy away from the spotlight, an openly gay Libertarian Party candidate is determined to ensure...
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Kenyan Court of Appeals rules forced anal exams are unlawful
Decision overturns Kenyan High Court ruling justifying the use of forced medical tests to "prove" homosexuality
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Student Non-Discrimination Act re-introduced in Congress
Members of Congress have re-introduced a bill to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination and harassment in public schools, deeming it necessary amid attempts by various...
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GAG Ball returns to take down NRA-funded Barbara Comstock
The second annual GAG Ball is aiming to topple gun-supporting Virginia Representative Barbara Comstock
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LGBTQ groups demand Senate reject anti-gay judicial nominee Gordon Giampietro
LGBTQ groups are demanding that the Senate reject President Trump’s nomination of Gordon Giampietro to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin...
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Suspected Austin package bomber may have decried gay marriage and abortion
Suspected bomber Mark Conditt is being credited with a blog comparing gay marriage to pedophilia and bestiality
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Lupe Valdez, Dana Beyer and Brian Sims earn Victory Fund endorsements
LGBTQ group endorses 14 candidates, including David Ermold, running against the infamously anti-LGBTQ Kim Davis
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Charlotte City Council member promises to out “hypocritical” anti-gay politicians using Grindr
LaWana Mayfield, an out lesbian, is accused of promoting homophobia and stigma around same-sex relationships
