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Opinion: Both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal recently ran opinion pieces essentially preaching "gay is respectable, queer is the problem." It's not helpful, writes Josh Ackley.

The ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J. leaves open the door to inclusive policies, writes attorney Shannon Minter.

Opinion: After the 2016 election, writer Josh Ackley tried to find some middle ground with far-right fanatics. That strategy proved to be folly, he argues.

Political scientists Andrew R. Flores and Jami K. Taylor argue the Court's latest decision weakens constitutional protections for transgender people in ways that could reshape challenges to health care, prisons, workplace policies, and more.

Eleven years after Obergefell v. Hodges, the leaders of Family Equality and Interfaith Alliance argue that marriage equality strengthened both religious freedom and American families

Six justices, who likely have never spoken to a trans person, just decided which kids get to belong, writes John Casey

Beyond the hits, Davis left an enduring mark on queer culture and the fight against AIDS, writes John Casey.

Daniel Hernandez warns that growing violence against LGBTQ+ candidates threatens representation and democracy.

The very actions that once kept them safe can become obstacles in the U.S. immigration system, writes attorney Richard T. Herman.

As anti-trans policies reshape classrooms, one educator argues that refusal has become an act of care.

She doesn’t need to answer empty barrels screeching discrimination. We, and I, can do it for her, writes John Casey

From ICE detention centers to anti-LGBTQ+ scapegoating, Republican “family values” are harming the very families they claim to protect, writes Josh Ackley.

Rose Montoya reflects on growing up trans in Idaho and why the state's anti-trans policies are increasingly becoming a model for the rest of the country.

A new multi-faith declaration, Sacred Worth, Shared Freedom, urges religious leaders and communities to defend LGBTQ+ dignity, human rights, and democratic freedoms.