Author Archives: Lisa Keen
First debate: Alarm over Trump’s ‘stand by’ remark
CNN's openly gay news host Anderson Cooper asked a guest following the first presidential debate: "Can you believe that the president of the United States would say that?” Many expressed alarm that President Trump would suggest an extremist hate group
Supreme Court’s most pro-LGBT justice dies
The Supreme Court justice with the most supportive voting record for LGBT people, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, died Friday. Now, the battle begins over who shall appoint her successor.
Two federal appeals courts: Title IX covers gender identity
Two federal appeals panels ruled in August that the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June --that Title VII covers discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity at work-- means Title IX covers such discrimination at schools.
GOP finale: Trump makes no LGBT promises this time
After his 2016 acceptance speech in which he promised to protect LGBT people, Trump said nothing in Thursday night's acceptance speech solicit support from the community.
GOP night 3: Grenell mum on LGBT support for Trump
Openly gay speaker Richard Grenell had a prime spot in the Wednesday night line up at the GOP convention, but he never said a word about Trump's record on LGBT issues.
GOP Day 2: Speaker attacks, Trump reaches out
The Trump campaign has begun formalizing its outreach to the LGBT community, but one speaker on the convention stage Tuesday night said the president would be a "fierce advocate" on the adoption and locker room controversies.
GOP Convention opens: LGBT opinions clash outside
The GOP convention launched Monday with speakers warning of another culture war, while LGBT people were left out of the party's "diversity" picture and traded barbs outside.
Former Ambassador Grenell to address Republican convention
The Republican National Convention has slated Republican gay activist and former ambassador to German Ric Grenell to address the convention Wednesday night.
Baldwin, Buttigieg speak on last night of Dem convention
In the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the LGBT community's two highest profile elected officials enjoyed prime-time slots to tell their stories.
