Elena Kagan
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Athlete Bans in Idaho, West Virginia
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday kept in place state laws banning transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams.The decision stems [...]Read more about U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Athlete Bans in Idaho, West Virginia
Kim Davis: Not this Messy Bitch Coming in Here Trying to Ungay America!
Hear ye, hear ye. Gather round, folks. I’ve got an important pronouncement to make:Kim Davis can fuck all the way off!I know, I know. That’s not very nice. But [...]Read more about Kim Davis: Not this Messy Bitch Coming in Here Trying to Ungay America!
Supreme Court Lifts Block on Trump Anti-Trans Passport Policy While Lawsuit Continues
The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 6 cleared the way for the Trump administration to enforce a passport policy that forces trans, nonbinary and intersex Americans [...]Read more about Supreme Court Lifts Block on Trump Anti-Trans Passport Policy While Lawsuit Continues
Supreme Court Rules Parents Must Have Option to Opt Children Out of LGBTQ-Specific Lessons
Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationThe U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that public schools must give advance notice to parents [...]Read more about Supreme Court Rules Parents Must Have Option to Opt Children Out of LGBTQ-Specific Lessons
Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban as Michigan Leaders Vow Protection, Decry ‘Attack on Children’
Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban as Michigan Leaders Vow Protection, Decry 'Attack on Children'Rep. Pohutsky and Equality Michigan's [...]Read more about Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban as Michigan Leaders Vow Protection, Decry ‘Attack on Children’
After 303 Creative: Inequality and the Harm to Children
The U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis was “profoundly wrong,” wrote Justice Sonia Sotomayor in her dissent, where she also pointed to [...]Read more about After 303 Creative: Inequality and the Harm to Children
In 303 Creative Ruling, SCOTUS Marks ‘Gays and Lesbians for Second-Class Status’
Christopher Kane | Washington BladeCourtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationThe U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority on Friday ruled in favor [...]Read more about In 303 Creative Ruling, SCOTUS Marks ‘Gays and Lesbians for Second-Class Status’
Supreme Court Makes Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Easier at Religious Schools
In a decision that undermines LGBTQ teachers at religious schools, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed for Catholic schools an expansive ministerial exemption [...]Read more about Supreme Court Makes Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Easier at Religious Schools
HISTORIC: Supreme Court Rules Firing Workers for Being LGBTQ is Illegal
In a historic development, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday federal law bars discrimination against workers for being LGBTQ, affirming long-sought [...]Read more about HISTORIC: Supreme Court Rules Firing Workers for Being LGBTQ is Illegal
Supreme Court Refuses to Block Transgender Surgery for Idaho Inmate
In a surprise order on Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to grant the state of Idaho's request to block gender reassignment surgery for a transgender [...]Read more about Supreme Court Refuses to Block Transgender Surgery for Idaho Inmate
Supreme Court Focuses in on Religion
While LGBTQ people nervously await the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions regarding two big employment discrimination cases, the court this month heard arguments [...]Read more about Supreme Court Focuses in on Religion
Supreme Court Analysis: A Look at the Probabilities in the Title VII Rulings
U.S. Supreme Court observers are more reluctant than usual to try and predict how the court might come down on the always hot-button issue of rights for LGBTQ [...]Read more about Supreme Court Analysis: A Look at the Probabilities in the Title VII Rulings
Supreme Court Oct. 8 LGBTQ Preview: 'The Stakes Could not Be Higher'
Here's the blunt reality: On Oct. 8 the U.S. Supreme Court's will hear arguments on three cases impacting LGBTQ people. Its rulings could have the most [...]Read more about Supreme Court Oct. 8 LGBTQ Preview: 'The Stakes Could not Be Higher'
Supreme Court Denies Appeal for Gay Man on Death Row
In an action one civil rights lawyer called "a deeply disturbing message about the value placed on LGBTQ lives," the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to [...]Read more about Supreme Court Denies Appeal for Gay Man on Death Row
Supreme Court Greenlights Trump's Transgender Military Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday issued stays on lower court orders against President Trump's transgender military ban, apparently allowing the policy to go [...]Read more about Supreme Court Greenlights Trump's Transgender Military Ban
Creep of the Week: Steve King
I shall begin this week's column with a limerick: There once was a Republican named Steve who was racist like you wouldn't believe but the media ignored [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Steve King
Kavanaugh Hearings to Begin Tuesday Despite Trump Scandals
Despite objections to holding confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court amid the withholding of documents from his time at the Bush [...]Read more about Kavanaugh Hearings to Begin Tuesday Despite Trump Scandals
Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
The U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped a major decision Monday in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, issuing a narrow decision based on the facts of the lawsuit in [...]Read more about Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
Supreme Court Cake Argument: Kennedy Leaning Toward the Baker?
BY LISA KEEN Keen News Service keennewsservice.com Many media reporting on the oral arguments in Dec. 5 U.S. Supreme Court case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. [...]Read more about Supreme Court Cake Argument: Kennedy Leaning Toward the Baker?
Troubling Signs for Gays from Supreme Court in Cakeshop Arguments
by Chris Johnson The gay couple who challenged a Colorado baker's decision to refuse to bake them a wedding cake says their case is about "freedom." [...]Read more about Troubling Signs for Gays from Supreme Court in Cakeshop Arguments
Score One for 'Dykes on Bikes'
BY LISA KEEN Dykes on Bikes Detroit cruises during Motor City Pride parade on June 11. BTL Photo: Andrew Potter The long-standing organization of lesbian [...]Read more about Score One for 'Dykes on Bikes'
Creep of the Week: Steve King
We all remember back in the 1850's when a well-known politician famously said about the influx of Irish immigrants to the United States, "Culture and [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Steve King
SCOTUS Nominee Has History of Ruling Against Gay Plaintiffs
By Lisa Keen Judge Merrick Garland, President Obama's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, has ruled against gay plaintiffs three times. This is the kind of [...]Read more about SCOTUS Nominee Has History of Ruling Against Gay Plaintiffs
Creep of the Week: Louie Gohmert
I think Trent Reznor/Nine Inch Nails said it best: "Bow down before the one you serve. You're going to get what you deserve." And if you're Rep. Louie [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Louie Gohmert
June 26: Marriage Equality Now Law Of The Land
By Lisa Keen Jim Obergefell was the named lead plaintiff on the same sex marriage case that affirmed marriage equality in all 50 states June 26. AP photo In a [...]Read more about June 26: Marriage Equality Now Law Of The Land
Supreme Court Upholds Health Insurance Subsidies Critical To People With HIV
By Lisa Keen The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, upheld the right of the federal government to provide health care insurance subsidies to people with [...]Read more about Supreme Court Upholds Health Insurance Subsidies Critical To People With HIV
Pushback: GOP Dominated Legislature, Marriage Equality And Mini-RFRAs
LANSING — As the nation awaits a decision by the United States Supreme Court as to to whether or not same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, [...]Read more about Pushback: GOP Dominated Legislature, Marriage Equality And Mini-RFRAs
Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Cases
By Lisa Keen Attorney Mary Bonauto, who argued Question 1 for plaintiffs, speaks to media immediately following the U.S. Supreme Court hearings Tuesday. Photo: [...]Read more about Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Cases
Supreme Court Decisions Move Equality Needle Forward
By Lisa Keen June 26 is the most historic date on the LGBT civil rights movement's calendar. It is the day in 2003 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that [...]Read more about Supreme Court Decisions Move Equality Needle Forward
Greg Quinlan
Creep Of The Week Have you been feeling a little less gay than usual this month? Don't worry, you're not alone. Ever since the Family Research Council [...]Read more about Greg Quinlan
Is Anthony Kennedy 'The First Gay Justice'?
By Bill Mears CNN Supreme Court Producer (CNN) – Justice Anthony Kennedy was among the first of his colleagues to arrive Wednesday at the U.S. Supreme Court. [...]Read more about Is Anthony Kennedy 'The First Gay Justice'?
A summary of major upcoming Supreme Court decisions
By Bill Mears CNN Supreme Court Producer (CNN) - Here are summaries of five of the biggest cases awaiting rulings by the Supreme Court. Decisions will be [...]Read more about A summary of major upcoming Supreme Court decisions
Justice Kennedy's Questions May Hold Key To Outcome
By Lisa Keen Now that legal activists and experts have had a chance to go back over the U.S. Supreme Court arguments in last week's two big marriage equality [...]Read more about Justice Kennedy's Questions May Hold Key To Outcome
The 'Center' Has Shifted
Once upon a time it took political courage to stand up for LGBT rights. Mainstream journalists, elected officials and governmental agencies treated LGBT [...]Read more about The 'Center' Has Shifted
March 26: Prop 8 Argument A Roller Coaster Ride Over Standing and Merits
By Lisa Keen Edie Windsor (right), who shared her life with her late spouse, Thea Spyer (left), for 44 years is at the heart of the DOMA fight. The ACLU filed [...]Read more about March 26: Prop 8 Argument A Roller Coaster Ride Over Standing and Merits
Same-Sex Marriage By The Numbers
As the U.S. Supreme Court hearings begin, here's a look at gay marriage issue by the numbers: About 9 million: The number of Americans who are gay, lesbian, [...]Read more about Same-Sex Marriage By The Numbers
DOMA In Court Cross Hairs
By Lisa Keen Today's argument in the U.S. Supreme Court over the Defense of Marriage Act sounded at times as if President Obama was on trial for enforcing the [...]Read more about DOMA In Court Cross Hairs
Supremes refuse to block DADT
By Rex Wockner The Supremes are keeping Don't Ask, Don't Tell in force. The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 12 refused to vacate an order from the 9th U.S. Circuit [...]Read more about Supremes refuse to block DADT
Speak Out: Marriage moves forward?
by Eric Rader Contact President Obama and your members of Congress to urge quick repeal of DOMA: President Obama: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact Find your [...]Read more about Speak Out: Marriage moves forward?
DOMA shot down in Mass.
By Lisa Keen In an enormous victory for same-sex marriage, a federal judge in Boston ruled July 8 – in two separate lawsuits – that a critical part of the [...]Read more about DOMA shot down in Mass.
Creep of the Week: National Organization for Marriage
If you've been hearing air raid sirens ever since July 8, they're likely coming from the National Organization for Marriage HQ where everybody is freaking out [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: National Organization for Marriage
Same-sex marriage victory: Federal judge rules DOMA "unconstitutional"
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service BOSTON – In an enormous victory for same-sex marriage, a federal judge in Boston Thursday, July 8, ruled – in two separate [...]Read more about Same-sex marriage victory: Federal judge rules DOMA "unconstitutional"
The Gay Moralist: Door No. 4
by John Corvino I hesitate to write another column about Elena Kagan, President Obama's nominee to replace Justice Stevens, and someone whose putative [...]Read more about The Gay Moralist: Door No. 4
Speak Out: Contemplating Kagan
by Eric Rader The Senate confirmation battle can now begin. Two weeks ago, President Obama announced his nomination of U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan to [...]Read more about Speak Out: Contemplating Kagan
S/he said: Outing, cheating and Laura Bush
Compiled by Howard Israel "We were actually told that any student that comes to school dressed in the opposite gender's clothing will be sent home and [...]Read more about S/he said: Outing, cheating and Laura Bush
Should we ask if Supreme Court nominee is gay?
By Martha Irvine She plays softball. Huge hint, right? She's 50, single and has a short haircut. Yup, definitely a lesbian. Or is she? And if so (though that [...]Read more about Should we ask if Supreme Court nominee is gay?
S/he said: Larry Kramer, Jallen Rix, Karen Tumulty
compiled by Howard Israel "I extend an open invitation to Mr. Setoodeh to come to the writers room of our show, and perhaps pay a set visit. Hopefully then [...]Read more about S/he said: Larry Kramer, Jallen Rix, Karen Tumulty
