Casey Quinlan is the LGBTQ reporter at The American Independent. They previously worked for ThinkProgress as a gender and sexuality policy reporter. Casey has freelanced for publications such as Rewire News, New Republic, Teen Vogue, In These Times, Glamour, Bustle, Vox, SCOTUSblog, and Supermajority News.
A new report shows that LGBTQ people postpone or avoid medical treatment because of discrimination.
By Casey Quinlan - October 10, 2020
These Republican members of Congress have repeatedly attacked LGBTQ equality.
By Casey Quinlan - October 09, 2020
Pence must confront the harm he has caused the LGBTQ community during his vice presidency, advocacy groups say.
By Casey Quinlan - October 07, 2020
It’s all posturing, advocates say, pointing to the Trump administration’s 175 separate attacks on LGBTQ people.
By Casey Quinlan - October 04, 2020
The secretary of state will give the keynote speech at the Florida Family Policy Council’s gala on Saturday.
By Casey Quinlan - October 01, 2020
Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has shown that she is willing to imperil LGBTQ rights.
By Casey Quinlan - September 28, 2020
Biden said he would fight for transgender Americans if he becomes president.
By Casey Quinlan - September 25, 2020
The administration is moving forward with a rule that would encourage shelters to reject transgender people.
By Casey Quinlan - September 24, 2020
Another Trump justice could mean the dismantling of hard won LGBTQ rights.
By Casey Quinlan - September 23, 2020
Three Republicans are challenging some of the most vulnerable Democrats in Congress.
By Casey Quinlan - September 21, 2020
The Alliance Defending Freedom has been designated an anti-LGBTQ hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
By Casey Quinlan - September 17, 2020
The secretary of state is expected to plug a report that hijacks the term ‘unalienable rights’ to undermine women and LGBTQ people.
By Casey Quinlan - September 15, 2020
Advocates for LGBTQ equality are raising the alarm about the harm the potential nominees could cause.
By Casey Quinlan - September 11, 2020
Experts say even the Trump administration’s limited ban on donations is unnecessary.
By Casey Quinlan - September 09, 2020
Eighty percent of LGBTQ people believe it’s more important to stop the virus in its tracks than to get back to business as usual.
By Casey Quinlan - September 04, 2020
The administration has taken a piecemeal approach, experts say, continuing to target transgender Americans following the historic ruling.
By Casey Quinlan - September 03, 2020
The Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act would advance the rights of trans inmates.
By Casey Quinlan - September 02, 2020
The girl was born in the United Kingdom to two married U.S. citizens via surrogate.
By Casey Quinlan - August 31, 2020
Speakers made no mention of the LGBTQ community directly — except to attack them.
By Casey Quinlan - August 28, 2020
Cissie Graham Lynch praised the Trump administration’s so-called protection of religious freedom.
By Casey Quinlan - August 26, 2020
LGBTQ Americans have many reasons not to feel welcome in the Republican Party.
By Casey Quinlan - August 25, 2020
From LGBTQ politicians delivering speeches, to mentions of violence against transgender people, the Democratic convention worked to represent a wide array of LGBTQ issues.
By Casey Quinlan - August 21, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services let South Carolina discriminate against LGBTQ people in the foster care system.
By Casey Quinlan - August 20, 2020
The Democratic National Convention spotlighted three gay lawmakers among the party’s ‘rising stars’ on Tuesday.
By Casey Quinlan - August 19, 2020
Thirty percent of LGBTQ people have had their hours reduced as a result of the crisis, compared to 22% of the general population.
By Casey Quinlan - August 19, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services’ was trying to remove language protecting transgender people from health care discrimination.
By Casey Quinlan - August 18, 2020
Another major LGBTQ rights case will head to the Supreme Court next term.
By Casey Quinlan - August 14, 2020
The Democrats’ platform is expected to prioritize transgender people’s health and other issues important to the LGBTQ community.
By Casey Quinlan - August 13, 2020
Homeless people have always faced barriers to voting. The pandemic is throwing up more.
By Casey Quinlan - August 12, 2020
Jerry Prevo has spent decades fighting LGBTQ equality.
By Casey Quinlan - August 12, 2020