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National LGBTQ Task Force

The latest news about the National LGBTQ Task Force, an grassroots organization that trains and unites activists on the local and state levels. The National LGBTQ Task Force's Policy Institute conducts research and policy analysis in the service of the equality movement. Learn about organizations and individuals--activists, politicians, and allies--who have helped us make strides toward equality. We also cover the campaigns of groups opposed to marriage equality and explore how gay marriage is covered in mainstream media. We stay on top of developments so that you can stay informed about this issue.

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History

1973: When the LGBTQ+ Movement Caught Fire

Stonewall shook the establishment, but four years later, queer rights started to take over the mainstream.

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Voices

Queer Lives Are Under Attack. Fight Back at the Polls

There has been an unprecedented assault against LGBTQ+ people -- especially trans youth -- in state legislatures. It's imperative we voice our anger at the polls.

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Health

Attendee at LGBTQ Charity Circuit Party Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Winter Party attendee showed no symptoms of the virus while at the week-long festival, which began March 4. 

Creating Change Conference Once Again Sees Protests
Politics

Anti-Israel Protests Once Again Roil LGBTQ Conference

The National LGBTQ Task Force -- organizers of the Creating Change event -- finds itself in the middle of pro-Israel and pro-Palestine factions.

Why Everyone Wants to Go to the Creating Change Conference
Voices

Growing Pains, Opportunity for Nation's Most Influential Queer Gathering

The National LGBTQ Task Force has been bringing thinkers together at the Creating Change conference since 1988. This year's event may be the most important one yet.

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Crime

Task Force: Police Killing of Korryn Gaines Is "Outrageous"

The fact that nine black women were killed by police this year has one LGBT organization making a strong statement. 

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News

The history of the circuit party: Transforming LGBTQ+ political pain into power

“It’s like a religious revival,” Harvard professor Michael Bronski says.

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News

LGBTQ Task Force: Cisgender Men Should Fight for Reproductive Freedom

The National LGBTQ Task Force has assembled a diverse group of straight and queer, trans and cis men to make this case.

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News

For First Time, Three National LGBTQ Orgs Will Have Black Leaders

Imani Rupert-Gordon, Alphonso David, and Kierra Johnson are the new faces of queer activism.

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News

Rea Carey on Why She's Leaving the National LGBTQ Task Force

Carey introduces us to her successor and tells us where she thinks the LGBTQ+ movement is headed.

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Politics

Task Force's Night of 100 Dinners Raises Money With Eating, Flirting

The innovative event funds equality causes through dozens of intimate dinner parties. 

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Voices

A Reminder From Orlando That We Still Must Fight HIV

Among the discussions about what motivated a shooter in Orlando is a disturbing story that reminds us HIV and stigma are still a problem.

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Politics

How Are LGBT Groups Supporting Black Lives Matter?

Activists hope to utilize groups like the Human Rights Campaign to help end police violence against African-Americans.

Winter Party Festival 2025 returns to Miami Beach, championing LGBTQ+ joy & resistance
National LGBTQ Task Force

Winter Party Festival 2025 returns to Miami Beach, championing LGBTQ+ joy & resistance

Join thousands of international attendees for the 32nd annual festival in South Florida to raise funds for queer advocacy!

Nearly 3,000 LGBTQ+ advocates to join Tre'vell Anderson at Creating Change in Las Vegas
National LGBTQ Task Force

Nearly 3,000 LGBTQ+ advocates to join Tre'vell Anderson at Creating Change in Las Vegas

Join the award-winning journalist, authoress and podcast guru for a 5-day queer conference starting Wednesday, Jan. 22 this year!

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News

Urvashi Vaid, Legendary Activist for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, Dies at 63

Vaid was a leader in several LGBTQ+ and other social justice organizations as well as an award-winning author.

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News

National LGBTQ Task Force's Rea Carey on Living Through History

On the eve of the Task Force's Creating Change conference, the group's longtime executive director checks in before handing over the reins.

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People

Task Force Mourns Winter Party Volunteer Who Died of COVID-19

Ron Rich is the second COVID-19 casualty who attended the LGBTQ fundraiser, held before a national emergency was declared.

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87 Reasons to Go to the Sun-Drenched LGBTQ Task Force Winter Party

The Winter Party Festival produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force is one of the world’s largest and best-loved celebrations for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.

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Politics

At Least One Census Survey Will Include Sexual Orientation Question

It's not the Census Bureau's biggest survey, however, which backtracked on plans for such questions earlier this year.