Category Archives: Politics

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.

Trump said ready to name gay supporter to post

President Trump met with Republican gay politico Ric Grenell July 12 and is reportedly considering him for the post of U.S. ambassador to Germany.