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The Heroes of ACT UP Are Dying

ACT UP’s Oral History Project celebrates a funding windfall while also mourning the sudden death of two of its most beloved longtime members.

Trump Won't Call Las Vegas Shooter a Terrorist but Plenty on Twitter Have

Under Nevada law, Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock is a terrorist, but the White House won't call him that.

Louie Anderson, Popular Comic and Actor, Dead at 68

Anderson was known for his self-deprecating stand-up comedy and Emmy-winning acting turns.

Moonlight May Win at Oscars, But Out Actors Still Lose

Year after year, the Academy fails to nominate out actors. Why?

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Trump to Allow Anti-Trans Discrimination in Health Care

The administration will reverse a mandate of the ACA which bars discrimination against trans patients and ensures they receive coverage for vital services.

On Pulse Anniversary, a Call for LGBTQ+ Support for Gun Reform

LGBTQ+ and gun safety groups join to point out how gun violence affects our community and how we can address it.

​14 Inspiring Queer Protest Posters in Days of Rage from ONE Archives

"This is about how design lives through us: our bodies, our memories, our activated minds."

Silence=Death Applies to Gun Violence Too

Politician Daniel Hernandez, the gay man who saved Gabby Giffords's life, sees a parallel between the Reagan administration's handling of AIDS and Trump's NRA worship.

Italian gay groups protest after two men detained for kissing

Italian gays will hold public ''kiss-ins'' near the Colosseum next week to protest the detention of two men by police for kissing in front of the famous Rome monument, gay rights groups said.

Pope welcomed Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist to Rome

The pair discussed human rights violations and the country's draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Homophobe Dana Rohrabacher Loses Congressional Seat to Harley Rouda

Rohrabacher's long history of voting against LGBTQ rights has come to an end. 

Gays Against Guns Storms the Senate

After the latest mass shooting, GAG plans to disrupt the Capitol.

After Vegas Attack, LGBT Groups Again Call for Gun Control

"Thoughts and prayers without action are meaningless," says Gays Against Guns.

Tech Companies Found Not Liable for Role in Orlando Pulse Massacre

A court found that the incident was not "international terrorism." 

Meet the Young Lesbian Managing a Key Congressional Campaign

Republicans want to unseat Rep. Harley Rouda, who knocked off a homophobe in 2018. Campaign manager Alyssa Napuri intends to keep that from happening.

Man Arrested for Threatening to 'Shoot Up' LGBTQ+ Event

A political blog connected to the man espoused blunt opinions and used racist epithets about local officials of color.

AIDS Crisis Caregivers and Halle Berry Remember Lost Loved Ones

Activists and actors shared memories of the victims of the AIDS crisis at the premiere of 5B.