Nearly 300 groups urge Congress to reject anti-trans provision in defense spending bill
"This legislation has been hijacked by Speaker Mike Johnson and anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers," says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.
December 9, 2024
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After Pastor's Suicide, a Man Took to TikTok to Explain What It's Like to Be Outed
Former Republican lobbyist Ryan Adams reflects on his own painful experience with being outed in conservative circles in the aftermath of an Alabama mayor’s death.
November 10, 2023
Rep. Mark Takano is latest LGBTQ+ lawmaker calling for Biden to step aside
He joins other Democrats who are concerned about the president’s ability to win against Donald Trump.
July 9, 2024
Why Can't We Have Another Male Bowie?
While David Bowie blew up ideas about gender and sex, male artists today don't get near the subject.
February 16, 2016
Out reps and allies denounce anti-LGBTQ+ provisions in House defense spending bill
“Republicans love to claim how they support our troops in one breath, just to turn around and vote to discriminate against them with the next,” said Rep. Mark Pocan, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus.
June 14, 2024
The Gay Man Who Outed a Trans 'Survivor' Contestant Has Been Fired From His Job
Survivor contestant Jeff Varner's employer wanted nothing to do with the controversy.
April 15, 2017
WATCH: Pentagon Pressured to Curb Rogue National Guard Units Denying Gay Spousal Benefits
State National Guards in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oklahoma must extend benefits to married gay and lesbian service members, say two leading congressional Democrats.
October 4, 2013
Elton John, Sam Smith, Gaga, and More Raise $127M For Crisis Relief
The Global Citizen Festival brought in some of our favorite LGBTQ stars to shine a light on health care heroes and first responders.
April 19, 2020
President Joe Biden signs into law first federal anti-LGBTQ+ bill in decades
The National Defense Authorization Act has a provision barring the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for service members' children.
December 24, 2024
Billy Porter Reveals How Childhood Sexual Abuse Impacts His Marriage
"Still, to this day, I'm not O.K.," the actor and singer said.
October 8, 2021
Gay Man Todd Gloria Sworn in as San Diego Mayor
San Diego becomes the largest city in the nation with an out gay man as mayor.
December 10, 2020
Rep. Adam Smith on Mental Health, Seeking Help, and Finding the Right Treatment for You
Marking World Mental Health Day, Smith talks about his battle with depression and urges anyone suffering to get treatment as soon as they can.
October 10, 2023
So Long, Farewell
At first glance, Malaysian-born writer-director Yen Tan would seem to have little in common with his new film, Ciao, the story of grieving Texan Jeff (Adam Neal Smith), who learns that his late friend had an e-mail relationship with hunky Italian Andrea (Alessandro Calza). But Tan's art imitates life in unexpected ways.
December 10, 2008
House OK's Defense Funding Bill That Would Undo Trans Military Ban
The bill, which must be reconciled with the Senate's version, also would make it easier for LGB veterans to upgrade their discharge status.
July 12, 2019
Out Rep. Mark Pocan, other Dems join call for Biden to drop out
Pocan, the head of the Congressional Equality Caucus, is saying it's time for a new generation of leaders.
July 19, 2024
House Republicans are trying to ban gender-affirming care for youth in new military budget
The move has been called "discriminatory" by LGBTQ+ rights advocates.
December 8, 2024
130 Reps Present Strike Against DOMA
130 members of Congress filed a joint amicus brief supportive of a lesbian couple challenging DOMA in court.
July 10, 2012