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May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM

2 males who allegedly attacked woman at McDonald's now face hate crime charges

Two males, including one juvenile, are facing hate crime charges after allegedly physically attacking a 19-year-old woman and calling her "derogatory" names.
May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
John Kammrad was arrested and charged for allegedly attacking a young woman at a McDonald's in Illinois on May 13, according to the Carpentersville Police Department.
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM

New Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink

A large majority of European Union countries are demanding that Hungary revise a new law that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Polish Minister for the European Union Adam Szlapka, right, speaks with Sweden's Minister for European Union Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz during a meeting of the general affairs ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
May 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM

Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonald's

A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory names" at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident.
May 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
John Kammrad was arrested and charged for allegedly attacking a young woman at a McDonald's in Illinois on May 13, according to the Carpentersville Police Department.
May 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM

'All because I like girls': Woman suffers homophobic attack at McDonald's

A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory names" at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident.
May 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory names" at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident.
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM

How 3 transgender service members are grappling with Trump ban

As they fight Trump's transgender military ban, service members told ABC News they are facing a gut-wrenching decision: voluntarily separate or get kicked out.
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Cmdr. Emily Shilling.
May 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Liev Schreiber supports trans daughter in interview: 'Kai was always who Kai is'

Liev Schreiber spoke in support of his transgender daughter Kai Schreiber in an interview this week.
May 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Kai Schreiber and Liev Schreiber attend the "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" Broadway Opening Night at Nederlander Theatre on April 22, 2025 in New York City.
May 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM

The impact of banning transgender military service members

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer breaks down the future of the high court’s ruling related to service members with gender dysphoria.
May 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: The impact of banning transgender military service members
May 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

The court did not explain the decision in detail.
May 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington.
May 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

The court did not explain its decision other than to say the order would expire if the justices ultimately take up the case on the merits and issue a ruling striking it down.
May 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now
1 month ago

Concern after HHS report calls for therapy for trans kids over gender-affirming care

Experts are pushing back after the HHS released a report, calling for the use of psychotherapy among children and teens with gender dysphoria over gender-affirming care.
1 month ago
People attend a Trans Day of Visibility rally in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2025.
1 month ago

Robert De Niro embraces daughter's transition with 'love and support'

Robert De Niro's daughter Airyn De Niro opened up about transitioning and growing up with celebrity parents.
1 month ago
Airyn De Niro poses for "them."
1 month ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban

Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
1 month ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban

Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
1 month ago
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, April 7, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban

President Donald Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
1 month ago

Pope Francis’ impact on the LGBTQ community

Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO and president of GLAAD, reflects on her meetings with the late pontiff and how his policies affected the life experiences of LGBTQ+ Catholics.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Pope Francis’ impact on the LGBTQ community
1 month ago

Supreme Court leans toward parents in dispute over LGBTQ storybooks in school

The Supreme Court appears poised to establish a right of parents of public school children to opt-out their kids from lessons offensive to religious beliefs.
1 month ago
Protesters in support of LGBTQ+ rights and against book bans demonstrate outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.
1 month ago

Supreme Court hears clash over LGBTQ storybooks and parent demands for opt-out

The Supreme Court will decide whether parents have a First Amendment right to opt-out their children from the reading of LGBTQ-themed storybooks in public schools.
1 month ago
Wael Elkosairi removed his daughter from Montgomery County, Md., public schools in opposition to LGBTQ-themed storybooks included in the curriculum.
1 month ago

Supreme Court weighs rights to opt out of LGBTQ books in public schools

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on a SCOTUS case about whether parents of public school children have a constitutional right to shield their kids from exposure to books that include LGBTQ themes.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court weighs rights to opt out of LGBTQ books in public schools
1 month ago

Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court

At least three federal judges have blocked the ban from taking effect.
1 month ago
The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington.
1 month ago

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues

During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex marriage, LGBTQ rights and surrogacy.
1 month ago
Pope Francis prays at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, May 26, 2014.
1 month ago

Pope Francis’ ‘extraordinary’ approach to LGBTQ+ issues: Vatican consultant

ABC News contributor Father James Martin discusses the late pontiff’s personality and his “pastoral outreach” on LGBTQ+ issues.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Pope Francis’ ‘extraordinary’ approach to LGBTQ+ issues: Vatican consultant
1 month ago

Onya Nurve talks winning 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17

Onya Nurve was officially named America’s Next Drag Superstar, winning the crown in the Season 17 finale of "RuPaul’s Drag Race."
1 month ago
Onya Nurve attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Finale Watch Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York, on April 18, 2025, in New York.
1 month ago

UK's top court says definition of a woman based on biological sex

Jane Fae, chair of Trans Media Watch, reacts to the U.K. Supreme Court ruling that the U.K. equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female.
1 month ago
VIDEO: UK's top court says definition of a woman based on biological sex
1 month ago

Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports

It alleges Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes violates Title IX.
1 month ago
Attorney General Pam Bondi attends a press conference, as she unveils actions against the state of Maine, which is locked in a dispute with the Trump administration over transgender policy, at the Justice Department in Washington, April 16, 2025.
1 month ago

UK Supreme Court: Equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that the equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female.
1 month ago
VIDEO: UK Supreme Court: Equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female
1 month ago

Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports

The Justice Department has filed suit against Maine in an effort to challenge the state's policy regarding transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports
2 months ago

Trump admin moves to withhold federal funds from Maine over trans athlete dispute

The matter will also be referred to the Department of Justice "for further enforcement action," the Department of Education said.
2 months ago
The Maine State Capitol building in Augusta, Maine.
2 months ago

Transgender people facing ‘existential threat to survival’: ACLU lawyer

Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project, discusses the legal fights across the U.S. related to transgender rights.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Transgender people facing ‘existential threat to survival’: ACLU lawyer
2 months ago

2nd judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban in scathing ruling

If allowed to go into effect, the Trump administration's new policy on transgender soldiers would be a "de facto blanket prohibition," a federal judge wrote.
2 months ago
The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, Mar. 3, 2022.
2 months ago

Transgender people blocked from buying clothes at store

“What Would You Do?” actors portray a scene where transgender people faced discrimination when shopping at a store.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Transgender people blocked from buying clothes at store
2 months ago

Scientist speaks out after all of her grants were terminated by the NIH

Dr. Brittany Charlton is speaking out after the NIH terminated all of her grants studying how discriminatory laws impact mental health among LGBTQ+ teens.
2 months ago
The patient's entrance at the National Institutes of Health is shown in Bethesda, Md., Oct. 16, 2014.
2 months ago

Former swimmer sues UPenn over handling of transgender athlete

Margot Kaczorowski is suing UPenn and the Ivy League of Council of Presidents as the Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for the university.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Former swimmer sues UPenn over handling of transgender athlete
2 months ago

'All means all': Judge rebukes past discrimination in blocking trans military ban

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from enacting the policy and offered a scathing rebuke of the Pentagon's development of the policy.
2 months ago
Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division line up to board a plane from Pope Army Airfield in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on February 14, 2021.
2 months ago

Trans soldier discusses fighting Trump administration's transgender military ban

U.S. Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Nicholas Talbott joins ABC News Live to discuss the lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trans soldier discusses fighting Trump administration's transgender military ban
2 months ago

Austin leaders request investigation over trans woman's arrest after video released

Austin city council members called for an investigation after the release of footage showing a transgender woman's arrest by police.
2 months ago
A screen grab from police body camera footage released by the Austin Police Department from an incident on March 2 involving the arrest of a trans woman.
2 months ago

Austin leaders want probe on trans woman's arrest

Austin city council members released a statement on Tuesday after a video of a trans woman who was allegedly thrown to the ground by police was released the same day.
2 months ago
Austin leaders want probe on trans woman's arrest
2 months ago

Gender-affirming care may lower depression risk, study finds

A new study finds gender-affirming care may lower depression risk, as access to such care is diminishing.
2 months ago
A person walks past a Transgender flag during The TransFest 2023 in the Queens, New York, July 29, 2023.
3 months ago

Pentagon 'cherry picked' studies to support transgender ban, judge says

A judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law.
3 months ago
The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington.
3 months ago

Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague, sparking heated exchange

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, introduced McBride, saying: "I now recognize the representative from Delaware: Mr. McBride."
3 months ago
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, introduced McBride, saying: "I now recognize the representative from Delaware: Mr. McBride."
3 months ago

Supreme Court to hear challenge to 'conversion therapy' ban

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging a Colorado law that bans "conversion therapy" for minors -- a discredited practice that aims to change sexual orientation or gender identity.
3 months ago
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging a Colorado law that bans "conversion therapy" for minors -- a discredited practice that aims to change sexual orientation or gender identity.
3 months ago

Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash

California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."
3 months ago
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at East Los Angeles College, on Feb. 26, 2025, in Monterey Park, Calif.
3 months ago

NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies

The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.
3 months ago
The patient's entrance at the National Institutes of Health is shown in Bethesda, Md., Oct. 16, 2014.
3 months ago

CA governor draws criticism over trans athlete comments on podcast

California Gov. Gavin Newsom drew criticism from Democrats following comments he made on his podcast about transgender athletes.
3 months ago
VIDEO: CA governor draws criticism over trans athlete comments on podcast
3 months ago

Indictment unsealed in killing of transgender man

Seven suspects have been indicted in Sam Nordquist's homicide.
3 months ago
Seven suspects have been indicted in Sam Nordquists homicide.
3 months ago

Kids were forced to participate in transgender man's 'torture' killing: Prosecutor

A grand jury indictment has been unsealed by New York prosecutors charging seven suspects with murder in the "torture" killing of transgender man Sam Nordquist.
3 months ago
This undated photo provided by the New York State Police shows Sam Nordquist. Nordquist, a 24-year-old missing transgender man, died after enduring prolonged physical and psychological abuse over a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, in Canandaigua, N.Y., according to New York State Police.
3 months ago

Gay marriage SCOTUS ruling scrutinized by some Republican lawmakers

Conservative legislators are increasingly speaking out against the Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage equality.
3 months ago
Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case that legalized same sex marriage nationwide, is backed by supporters of the courts ruling on same-sex marriage on the step of the Texas Capitol during a rally in Austin, Texas.
3 months ago

Transgender military members react to 'jarring' Pentagon memo

Lt. Cmdr. Geirid Morgan told ABC News that as an openly transgender woman, seeing the ban in "black and white" was "jarring."
3 months ago
Soldiers with the 82nd Airborne division walk across the tarmac at Green Ramp to deploy to Poland, Feb. 14, 2022, at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C.
3 months ago

Iowa lawmakers vote to remove gender ID from state civil rights protections

Iowa lawmakers voted Thursday to strike gender identity from state civil rights protections.
3 months ago
The Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa
3 months ago

Transgender US service members will be separated from military: Pentagon

"Service by these individuals is not in the best interests of the Military Services and is not clearly consistent with the interests of national security," the memo said.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Transgender US service members will be separated from military: Pentagon
3 months ago

Transgender US service members will be separated from military, Pentagon memo says

Transgender US service members will be separated from the military, Pentagon memo says.
3 months ago
The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington.