Texas officials allow social workers to deny LGBTQ, disabled clients
At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott's office, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to make the change to its code of conduct.
SCOTUS rejects appeal from clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses
The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision that allowed a lawsuit to move forward against Kim Davis, who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses.
Newsom signs law requiring California to house transgender inmates based on gender identity
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Saturday requiring California to house transgender inmates in prisons based on their gender identity — but only if the state does not have “management or security concerns.”
Two Houston dads on mission to promote adoption
This Houston gay couple shared their story of adoption, hoping to inspire others in the process.
Hallmark Channel will feature LGBTQ stories in Christmas movies
The holiday season will bring 40 new stories to the annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups, including movies with LGBTQ storylines.
FOX 7 Discussion: Study shows LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would help Texas economic recovery
Economist Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his recent study that shows an LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would bring hundreds of thousands of new jobs to Texas.
Valentina Sampaio becomes first transgender model to appear in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Valentina Sampaio has made Sports Illustrated Swimsuit history by becoming the first transgender model to appear in the iconic special edition magazine.
‘Our love is equal’: June 26 marks 5 years since historic Supreme Court decision on marriage equality
On June 26, 2015, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision guaranteed U.S. citizens the right to marry their partner, regardless of their sex.
FOX hosts GLAAD roundtable as part of Pride Month 2020 efforts and #TVForAll initiative
The network is highlighting the vast contributions that the LGBTQ+ community has made to entertainment.
LGBT refugees find a haven in Kenya despite persecution
Members of the LGBT community in East Africa face discrimination that has forced many to flee their home countries for Kenya, which has become a haven for them.
Dallas unveils new flag that will fly for Pride Month
The city of Dallas unveiled a new pride flag that will fly in City Hall Plaza.
Key West installs new permanent rainbow crosswalks
Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare.
FOX 7 Discussion: Supreme Court protects LGBTQ workers from job discrimination
Angela Hale with Equality Texas joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what this means for gay, lesbian, and transgender workers in Texas.
Seattle dads hold mini Pride parade with their kids, neighbors
Two Seattle dads held their own Pride parade in their neighborhood with their two kids since larger Pride events were forced to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pixar's new short film 'Out' features first gay main character
Disney+ announced the "heartwarming" tale on its Twitter account along with the short's trailer.
Wimberly ISD board to hear arguments on allowing use of LGBTQ pride logo in online meeting Wednesday
The ACLU says the district threatened legal action in emails to parents if they didn't take down the altered logo by January.
American Airlines becomes second carrier to offer non-binary gender option
American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.
Lesbian couple 1st to carry baby in both of their wombs through ‘shared motherhood’ treatment
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
First Chick-fil-A in the UK to close just 6 months after opening amid LGBTQ protests
The first Chick-fil-A in the United Kingdom announced it would be shutting down in six months, just days after the popular American fast-food chain made its debut in the country, amid pressures from gay rights activists protesting the chain for contributing millions of dollars to anti-LGBTQ groups.
Supreme Court takes up cases over LGBT rights
(AP) -- The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in two of the term's most closely watched cases over whether federal civil rights law protects LGBT people from job discrimination.


















