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Janet Mock on Privilege, Trump, and Her Future in Hollywood

There's nothing this brilliant woman can't do -- change minds about trans people, challenge our notions on beauty, and now, guest-star in a TV drama.

Can You Guess What Iconic Role Sir Ian McKellen Is Playing Next?

McKellen tweets that his next role is tackling a 93-year-old Sherlock Holmes.

LGBT Jewish Clergy Gather for Historic Retreat in San Francisco

A retreat for LGBT clergy is bringing together more than 60 rabbis and students for theological discussions and community building.

Potential Presidents Evaluate Obama's Supreme Court Pick

Both Democratic presidential hopefuls applauded the president's nominee for the Supreme Court, while Ted Cruz and John Kasich had wholly divergent responses to the news. 

Marco Rubio Vows to Roll Back Trans Protections

The Republican candidate for president also promises to nominate justices to the Supreme Court who oppose marriage equality.

Out TV Icon Ryan Murphy Is Now a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Murphy -- behind LGBTQ-centric shows like Pose -- is honored for his work.

Op-ed: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

HRC executive director Chad Griffin on the controversial book Forcing the Spring, which documents the fight for marriage equality.

Mondaire Jones, One of 1st Black Gay Congressmen, Is Freshman Leader

Jones, one of two Black gay men elected to Congress this month, will be the freshman class's representative to House leadership.

Barry Humphries, Known for His Drag Persona Dame Edna Everage, Dead at 89

The comedian had a career spanning 60 years.

Let's Shame the PrEP-Shamers

Gays hate when Mike Pence polices women's bodies, so why do we shame each other over our own sexual practices?

Black transgender Air Force veteran Vanity Williams shot to death in Houston

Williams, who had recently started nursing school, is being remembered as someone who "made a safe space for everybody."

Could Obama Nominate an LGBT Supreme Court Justice?

Many observers are touting the credentials of Pamela Karlan, a bisexual professor and lawyer who helped bring down DOMA.

Florida LGBTQ+ Activists Celebrate Unseating of School Board Member

Sally Hunt beat controversial conservative candidate Jill Woolbright in the race for a seat on the Flagler School Board.

Randy Rainbow Slams Antigay Lauren Boebert's Grooming Conspiracies

The right-wing congresswoman and gay musical comedian exchanged words on Twitter when she invoked his name in a hateful conspiracy theory. 

The Internet Mourns the Aaron Swartz Suicide

The popular web activist, who refused to label his sexuality, had battled depression and a police investigation in recent years.

It's Time for an LGBT Supreme Court Justice

HRC president Chad Griffin says Obama should nominate an out person for the job, and he has some suggestions.

Dear Straight People: We're Entitled to Our Feelings on Scalia

Who does it benefit to gloss over Antonin Scalia's legacy?

Trump Nominates Anti-LGBT Ben Carson for HUD Secretary

The neurosurgeon who claimed he would not be taking a position in the Trump administration because he lacks experience has been nominated for a top role. 

Pro-LGBTQ+ Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire

Breyer's retirement means President Joe Biden will have an opportunity to appoint another liberal justice.