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‘Faces of Gun Violence’ exhibit unveiled at inaugural survivors’ summit

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives hosts a powerful new exhibit to memorialize victims and foster dialogue on gun violence prevention.

WATCH: A Trans Veteran Explains Why We Need ENDA

Meet Mia Macy, a veteran and former police officer who was rejected from a job with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms because she is transgender.

Trans Women Win Discrimination Suits Using Civil Rights Act

For the first time in history, the federal government is standing behind transgender employees who say they've been discriminated against because of their gender identity.

Club Q shooter sentenced to 55 life sentences plus 190 years in prison for federal hate crimes

Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded guilty to and was sentenced for federal hate crimes and firearms charges for the mass shooting that left five people dead and around 20 injured.

Landmark Employment Ruling Protects Against Anti Transgender Discrimination

In a decision described by one legal expert as "game-changing," the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled that existing federal law protects transgender individuals from sex discrimination on the basis of their gender identity.

Op-ed: Transitioning at Work Without Making History

The act of transitioning should not be a fireable offense.

Houthi court sentences 13 men to public execution for gay sex

Activists say the rebel group is escalating its human rights abuses at home as it attacks international shipping.

Neo-Nazi Arrested for Firebombing LGBTQ-Friendly Donut Shop

He called the LGBTQ+ community a “virus” that required “shin[ing] our boots and putting on our armbands,” according to court documents.

Gag reflex

Gays have been on multiplex screens plenty lately--but usually just so they can creep out the straight guys

White House announces new rules on background checks for firearms sales in America

Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a rule change requiring more background checks as a way to close the gun show loophole.

In Defending Trump, Baleful Republicans Are Severely Wounding America

Even the Log Cabin Republicans joined in the thrashing, creating an ominous atmosphere by bashing the FBI and undermining justice with a total disregard for the consequences.

10 Practical Things You Can Do to Support Orlando

Your help is desperately needed.