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DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identity

The DHS quietly updated its policy manual earlier this month, removing LGBTQ+ identities from the section prohibiting surveillance based solely on immutable characteristics.

Our Response to Overturning Roe v. Wade Is Crucial

It will determine whether or not we wake up in a country resembling Gilead of The Handmaid's Tale.

Sidney Poitier Paved a Path for LGBTQ+ Acceptance on Film

An activist, diplomat and groundbreaker, Poitier portrayed Black characters that weren't stereotypical.

Ireland to Recognize Trans Identities

Legislation permitting transgender people to amend their birth certificate is pending introduction in Ireland, the only European country without legal recognition for trans identities.

Why 'What the Constitution Means to Me' Needed a Gay Man Onstage

Actor Mike Iveson discusses his roles in the acclaimed 2017 play, which has found new life and timely relevance on Amazon Prime Video.

Why Is the State Dept. Still Discriminating Against LGBTQ+ Families?

End the cruel hoops that same-sex parents like Allison and Stefania are forced to jump through.

Op-ed: Why LGBTQ Deportations Still Equals Death

As the rate of deportation has skyrocketed, LGBT immigrants have been exposed to harassment, assaults, and even death, just by being forced to return to their home countries.

Former Obama Staffer Karine Jean-Pierre on How We Can Beat Trump

Jean-Pierre, an out executive at MoveOn and author of a new book, discusses on LGBTQ&A how Democrats can unite and win next year.

WHERE'S THE OUTRAGE?

On National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Larry Kramer reminds us of the importance of anger, outrage, hope, and love.

Nine More Must-Read LGBT Memoirs

Nine new autobiographical stories explore gender and sexuality.

Trans New Yorkers Celebrate Birth Certificate News

New York joins five other states and Washington, D.C., in allowing trans individuals to update birth certificates without having to undergo surgery.

How Racism and Wealth-Hoarding Led Us to the Financial Brink

The out CEO of Equality Illinois has written an indictment of America's unequal economy in his new book, Our Fair Share. Read an exclusive excerpt here.

Why Pride 2020 Is All About Black Lives Matter

This moment calls on all marginalized people to come together in support of something bigger than ourselves.

Op-ed: This Trans Teen Escaped Hell Twice

After she sought political asylum in the U.S., Mexican-born Victoria Villalba was tossed into a dangerous detention center. She narrowly survived the experience, and is now being rewarded for her courage in fighting for a new life.

The State of Identity Politics in 2018

After some claimed Hillary Clinton's embrace of minority groups cost her the election, will midterm candidates back off their outreach to LGBTs and people of color?

Immigration and LGBTs: Central Americans in Limbo

The journey can be long and treacherous for LGBTs seeking refuge.

22 LGBTQ Books About Sex, Feminism, and Intersectional Desires

Reawaken the inner divinity inside you by taking a nose dive into these page-turners. 

Chris Christie (Kind of) Opposes 'Right to Discriminate' Laws

The Republican governor of New Jersey broke ranks with his fellow presidential candidates, saying he does not believe LGBT people should be denied service.