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The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

Opinion: In one fell swoop, the U.S. cemented itself as a willing accomplice to tyranny, wilted into a puppet of Russia, and humiliated itself on the global stage, argues John Casey.

Trump's 'Gag Order' Hurts the World's Most Vulnerable LGBTQ People

The president's toxic policies spread far beyond this country's borders.

Clinton Hails Progress in Speech to LGBT State Department Employees

The Secretary of State told a professional group for LGBT employees "creating an LGBT-welcoming workplace is not just the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing to do."

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Sexual Resolution

The Obama administration's decision to support the U.N. declaration to decriminalize homosexuality is cause to celebrate -- and cause for gay rights activists to hold the new president accountable for real change.

Opinion: Musk’s DOGE, his secret police, is aiming to kill USAID along with millions of people in need

They have no respect for democracy or those who suffer in “s**thole countries” that Trump loathes, writes John Casey.


Watching the 'Armageddon' of the House GOP and Speaker Johnson

Only House Republican extremists survive by playing games with the role of speaker — Johnson is doomed — and more disastrous, triggering a government shutdown and refusing war aid, creating a doomsday scenario ahead for the GOP.

The Plight of LGBT Refugees

In December, President Obama set ambitious goals for protecting and rapidly resettling vulnerable LGBT refugees worldwide. Can his administration deliver?

Back to the Bully Pulpit

After eight years of avoidance by the Bush administration, will Obama or McCain champion gay rights in American foreign policy?

This Gay Former Ambassador Has Some Thoughts on Trump

Rufus Gifford, former ambassador to Denmark, says the world knows America is better than the fraud in chief.

Rufus Gifford, Biden's Out State Dept. Star, on Restoring America

The gay former ambassador to Denmark and likely head of protocol for the State Department discusses the challenges ahead.

Nearly 70% of Americans Oppose Russia's Anti-LGBT Laws

For the first time in 15 years, Americans view Russia as unfriendly to the U.S., due in large part to the country's violent crackdown on LGBT people, a new Gallup poll reveals.

Top Transgender Moments of 2013

Last year could go down in the books as a turning point in the fight for transgender rights and acceptance, with key legislative, visibility, and judicial victories.

Richard Grenell, Trump's Top Gay Appointee, Joins Anti-LGBTQ+ Group

Grenell is now special adviser for national security and foreign policy at the American Center for Law and Justice, founded by Pat Robertson.

How Leading on LGBTIQ Rights Abroad Could Restore U.S. Credibility

President Joe Biden took a good first step in repealing the trans ban at home, but a push for LGBTIQ rights and protections around the world is necessary. 

The LGBT-Supportive Billionaire Backing Marco Rubio for President

A letter from influential New York investor Paul Singer argues Rubio is "in a position to defeat" Hillary Clinton.

S.F.'s Pride Marshal: Bradley Manning

The queer Army intelligence officer won't be able to attend because he's been in prison for three years for his role in the Wikileaks scandal.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead at 58

The three-term president had "nothing against homosexuals," but still had an uneven history with gay rights.

What a Crime

Showtime's forceful drama based on a true crime is revealing -- for the victims and America itself.