Category Archives: Politics
Trump’s state of the union address: ‘dangerous rhetoric’
While some LGBT activists applauded President Trump's State of the Union address for stating a commitment to eradicating AIDS by 2030, others dismissed it as a "lie" and said Trump offered no details that suggested a real "plan" is in
Trump moves to undermine non-discrim regs in foster care
The Trump administration this month approved a request from South Carolina to funnel federal funds for foster care into agencies that discriminate on the basis of religion. The move is expected to jeopardize regulations barring sexual orientation and gender identity
Senator Lee forces Feldblum off EEOC
The first and only LGBT member of the EEOC has been denied a third term by Senator Mike Lee of Utah who says she harbors "radical" views and is trying to stamp out religious liberty.
Reports: Russians targeted LGBT community with disinformation
Two Senate reports released this week indicate the Russia operation to influence the 2016 presidential campaign targeted LGBT sites and individuals.
Trump tries to rush courts on trans ban
The Trump administration as asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene early in litigation over his proposed ban on transgender people in the military.
Senate confirms Grenell as ambassador to Germany
After eight months, the U.S. Senate confirmed openly gay Republican Ric Grenell to serve as President Trump's ambassador to Germany.
Historic field of LGBT candidates for US Senate
The only LGBT member of the U.S. Senate is taking a pummeling from right-wing opponents who want to thwart her bid for a second-term, but the LGBT Democrat in the red state of Arizona is sailing over her opponents, and
Trump’s trans ban is a real threat, say legal activists
Some media outlets and observers think Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has put a freeze on President Trump's proposed ban on transgender service members, but legal activists say it's happening.
Trump names first openly gay appointee
President Trump on Friday night announced his nomination of Richard Grenell as U.S. ambassador to Germany. Grenell is Trump's first openly gay nominee.
Trump: ‘I have great respect for the community’
President Trump was asked Thursday whether he had betrayed the LGBT community by proposing a ban on transgender service members.
