Tag Archives: Trump
Trump admin launches “out-and-out attack” on LGBTQ community
The second Trump administration has issued several executive orders and directives to wipe out any mention of equal treatment or protection for LGBTQ people in public schools, the military, health care, and even government websites and emails.
Trump issues surprise pardon to Susan B. Anthony
President Trump said someone told him last week that Susan B. Anthony had never been pardoned for her conviction for voting when women weren't allowed to vote. He announced he would sign a pardon on August 18, the 100th anniversary
Post-debate analysis: Buttigieg shows staying power
Openly gay presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg did not score any big points in last Thursday's national Democratic debate, but he's showing other signs that his campaign is in the race for the long haul.
Dems jockey for support at pre-debate Pride events
Two Democratic presidential candidates unveiled LGBT plans this month, but President Trump's message of pride celebration fell flat.
Supreme Court hands Trump temporary win on trans ban
The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday that the Trump administration could begin implementing its ban on transgender people in the military but said it would look at the constitutionality of the policy after the lower courts have ruled.
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.
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.
Supreme Court session could be busiest yet
The U.S. Supreme Court session that began October 1 could be one of the busiest in history on LGBT-related concerns, with cases challenging employment discrimination, religious bias versus public accommodations, and banning transgender members of the military.
Spicer book: why Trump convention speech included LGBT community
According to former White House press secretary Sean Spicer's new book, Republican presidential candidate Trump included support for the LGBT community in his speech as a way to stave off a floor fight over rules.
