Author Archives: Lisa Keen
Abortion decision lays out ‘horrifying’ new landscape
In a ruling that one legal activist said will put LGBT rights “on the chopping block,” the U.S. Supreme Court today (June 24) ruled 6 to 3 that the U.S. Constitution “does not prohibit” states from banning abortion.
Abortion decision leak sounds ‘firebell’ at Supreme Court
LGBT legal activists expressed deep alarm Monday night over an apparent draft of the upcoming abortion decision at the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it almost certainly signals future prospects for overturning landmark pro-LGBT decisions.
Biden names second lesbian judge to federal appeals bench
President Biden has named a second lesbian judge to the Second Circuit federal appeals court bench: Alison Nathan of Manhattan.
Elections: Culture war is raging again
LGBT candidates scored some important victories in Tuesday's elections, but a Republican victory in the Virginia gubernatorial race revealed attacks on LGBT people are once again a culture war strategy in electoral politics.
Supreme Court: Narrow escape and looming implications
A transgender man's lawsuit against a Catholic-run hospital which abruptly canceled his surgery can now proceed, and justices are clearly on notice that Texas' abortion ban has significant implications for same-sex marriage.
First lesbian confirmed to federal circuit appeals bench
After blistering interrogations of the nominee from Republicans, the U.S. Senate on Monday night confirmed the appointment of lesbian attorney Beth Robinson to the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, making her the first lesbian to be appointed to a
New Supreme Court session: Religion dominates
Religious beliefs are an issue in nearly every case of interest to the LGBT community at the U.S. Supreme Court in the coming session.
LGBT Afghans: With no way out, it’s hide to survive
LGBT Afghans are in hiding as the Taliban conducts house to house searches to eliminate them. Their only hope is to seek asylum, but to apply for asylum, they have to first get out of the country at a time
