News and Analysis: LGBT rights

Transgender youth gain widespread support

A sea change of solidarity

May 22, 2013

Support for these transgender youth from their parents as well as other students has been overwhelming.

The killing of Mark Carson sparks mass protest

A powerful display of resolve and solidarity

May 21, 2013

The killing of Mark Carson in the heart of Greenwich Village marks a tragic boiling point that has left the LGBT community reeling with anger and fear but also a readiness to fight back.

Jason Collins comes out

Finally, a major male professional athlete has come out as gay

May 5, 2013

On April 31, after the close of the NBA season, Jason Collins courageously stood in front of the world to announce that he is gay and proud of it.

NYPD 'stop and frisk' campaign targets LGBTQ residents

Jackson Heights, Queens, in crosshairs of 'fashion police'

April 11, 2013

The New York Police Department's racist terror campaign, known as “Stop and Frisk,” continues to plague working-class communities in the five boroughs.

Demand justice for Jabbar Campbell, assaulted by anti-gay cops!

NYPD officers raid, brutalize LGBT Pride party

January 18, 2013

We can honor the legacy of Dr. King by standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Jabbar Campbell, and demanding that the involved officers be charged with criminal assault.

Boeing to deny survivor benefits to legally wed same-sex workers

Following passage of state marriage law, struggle needed to defend rights

December 1, 2012

Boeing announced it would not provide the same survivor pension benefits to married LGBT employees and their spouses as it does to married heterosexual workers and their partners.

Progressive victories in ballot initiatives nationwide

Level of struggle is the decisive factor in shaping popular consciousness

November 16, 2012

Shifts reflect the changing composition of the electorate, and the impact on consciousness of the defensive and offensive struggles that have been waged in recent years.

Mass LGBT struggle leads to legal victory

Court rules “Defense of Marriage Act” unconstitutional

October 23, 2012

Fired from below by a militant movement of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies, the movement for equality has struck another blow against discrimination.

Free Cece McDonald!

Say no to racism and anti-trans bigotry

July 4, 2012

The "justice" system has criminalized a victim of assault for defending herself: a Black transgender woman, Cece McDonald. Learn more about her case here.

Video: Why we support full federal LGBT equality

A message from Vote PSL campaign volunteer Tina Kelly

June 22, 2012

Please watch and share this video message featuring campaign volunteer Tina Kelly discussing why the PSL and its candidates stand for full federal equality and liberation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

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