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Closets are for cowboy boots: A tribute to David Mixner

A friend remembers the late LGBTQ+ rights activist David Mixner.

LGBT Activist David Mixner Will Not Be Put Out to Pasture

A legendary LGBT activist reflects on his legacy, the resistance, and why he refuses to be lauded as though his work is done.

Op-ed: A Call for Protests Outside Supreme Court

As the Supreme Court considers marriage equality for the first time, activists Cleve Jones and David Mixner call for demonstrations in March.

Obama Picks Up LGBT Supporters From Edwards

A critical mass of John Edwards's LGBT steering committee is going public with support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. Hillary Clinton.

David Mixner, veteran LGBTQ+ activist and presidential adviser, has died at 77

Mixner's advocacy spanned from the 1960s movements for civil rights and peace to the 21st-century fight for marriage equality and included notable involvement with Bill Clinton on the issue of gays in the military.

David Mixner Among Honorees for Ali Forney Center Fund-raiser

The longtime activist will be among one of the honorees at a benefit for the nation's largest services and advocacy organization for LGBT homeless youth.

From AIDS to Assassinations, Sen. Feinstein Was Always There for Us

David Mixner, Dianne Feinstein's friend and colleague for over 40 years, shares thoughts about her strength of character.

Harvey Milk Stamp Promoted

Several LGBT activists are campaigning for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a stamp honoring Harvey Milk, and one of them says Milk would love it -- and find it hilarious.

Gay Godfather David Mixner was both pro-sex and pro-equality

Reflecting on the legacy of the man who brought LGBTQ+ liberation to the White House.

PHOTOS: New Yorkers Rally for Marriage

New Yorkers this weekend joined people all over the country in rallying for marriage equality with a march through Greenwich Village. It was followed by a candlelight vigil in Times Square organized by activist David Mixner.

Speakers Announced for National Equality March

Speakers for the October 11 National Equality March on Washington were announced on Thursday.