Category Archives: A closer look
Understanding Fulton: The ‘bullets’ will keep coming
In some respects, the U.S. Supreme Court decision June 17 in Fulton v. Philadelphia was a "win" for LGBT legal activists. But that's primarily because they once again "dodged a bullet" aimed at taking down a previous decision that blocks
Another surprise split among LGBTs at Supreme Court
Once again this session, LGBT groups and individuals are lined up on opposite sides of a conflict at the U.S. Supreme Court. This time, it's about whether groups can be forced to disclose who their donors are.
LGBT groups on opposite sides of Supreme Court case
LGBT groups have submitted briefs in support of both sides of a U.S. Supreme Court case in which high school authorities say they have a right to discipline a student for something said off campus and after school hours.
2020: A harsh year with incredible LGBTQ milestones
While COVID-19 made 2020 a year most people could not wait to put in the rearview mirror, it was a year of incredibly important milestones for the LGBTQ community --from the law to national presidential politics and the intensified struggle
Biden wins; strong support from LGBT precincts
Major media announced Saturday morning that Democrat Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have won Pennsylvania and are the apparent winners of the 2020 presidential race. Contrary to a national exit poll, votes in heavily LGBT precincts indicate support
Biden apparent winner; LGBT vote more split than 2016
Democratic candidate Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris are the apparent winners in the 2020 presidential race. But one surprise came in exit polls showing that, while most LGBT voters supported the Democrat, more than twice as many supported
LGBT election watch: Where the drama will unfold
A lesbian member of Congress won a critical special order from the U.S. Supreme Court, LGBT groups are marshaling behind different sides in the U.S. Senate race in Maine, and a gay aide to a U.S. Senate hopeful in South
US Senate races: Where LGBT support matters
Control of the U.S. Senate is, in many ways, more important to the future of the LGBT movement than the White House. So, it is no surprise that LGBT groups are focusing in on key Senate contests. Here's a look
Barrett apologizes for term ‘sexual preference’
Both Republicans and Democrats had LGBT-related questions for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, in the second day of her confirmation hearing.
