All posts by John Riley
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Joint Chiefs Chairman’s emails: Transgender military ban “was unexpected”
Joseph Dunford, Sr. told military leaders in emails that he was "not consulted" by President Trump about a ban
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Colorado GOP lawmakers withhold funding from state’s Civil Rights Commission
Advocates accuse GOP of punishing commission for siding with same-sex couple in Masterpiece Cakeshop case
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Washington Scandals Rugby Football Club hosts second annual “Sequins and Scrums” fundraiser
The Washington Scandals Rugby Football Club will host the second annual “Sequins and Scrums,” drag show fundraiser at Town Danceboutique on Friday, Feb. 23 at...
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Anti-gay presidential ad in Russia uses homophobia to scare voters to the polls
Many believe the ad is being pushed by pro-Putin operatives hoping to increase turnout to give election air of legitimacy
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Judge rules in favor of Ohio transgender boy seeking hormone therapy over parents’ objections
Ruling sets forth certain strict conditions that must be met before teen can receive hormones
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Kansas GOP approves resolution to “oppose all efforts to validate transgender identity”
Resolution affirms "God's design for gender as determined by biological sex and not by self-perception"
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Norton introduces bill to protect LGBTQ rights from congressional meddling
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s non-voting delegate to Congress, has introduced a bill to protect D.C.’s LGBTQ rights and reproductive freedom laws...
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LGBTQ groups support California case challenging Trump’s sanctuary cities order
Amicus brief details "irreparable injuries" that could occur if the government cuts off federal funding to sanctuary cities
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Trump judicial nominee captured on audio making anti-gay statements
Gordon Giampietro wrote online comments and appeared on radio interviews to disparage the push for marriage equality
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Alabama school district will allow lesbian couple to attend prom together
Lambda Legal threatened legal action after school disciplined the girls for public "promposal"
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News anchor Max Robinson to be honored at special panel discussion
The lasting legacy of Max Robinson, the late, history-making news anchor, is the subject of a free panel next Wednesday
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“Queer Dance Freakout” at Texas Capitol will oppose Ted Cruz’s re-election
Organizers have several events planned leading up to Election Day to mobilize the LGTBQ community to defeat Cruz
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Ohio parents seek court order to stop transgender son’s transition
Teen's medical providers say transition-related care and affirming therapy are needed to treat his suicidal ideation
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What’s the matter with Illinois?
The Land of Lincoln is at the forefront of LGBTQ rights, so why is there so much anti-LGBTQ sentiment emerging?
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Clergy members sign petition objecting to anti-gay pastor’s appointment to Michigan Civil Rights Commission
A group of clergy from Jackson, Mich., have signed a petition protesting Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s decision to appoint Ira Combs, Jr., known best for...
