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ACT UP protesters close the Food and Drug Administration building in 1988 to demand the release of experimental medication for those living with HIV or AIDS

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After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression

Amid the trauma and disappointment of the election results, we take a look at queer resistance over the past century

Barack Obama Publicly Supported Same Sex Marriage

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Barack Obama made history by publicly supporting same-sex marriages 12 years ago today

In the years since, the LGBTQ+ community has seen tremendous strides in the push toward equality, but much work remains to protect the rights of marginalized people.

Trump ally Laura Loomer demands Lindsey Graham come out of the closet as gay

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Trump ally Laura Loomer goes after Lindsey Graham: ‘We all know you’re gay’

The South Carolina Republican senator, who has consistently voted for anti-LGBTQ+ policies, has denied being queer.

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Every Supreme Court decision that radically changed LGBTQ+ rights

The court’s LGBTQ+ decisions have given our community cause for celebration as well as cause for despair. Here’s a look back at these rulings.

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32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression

Amid the trauma and disappointment of the election results, we take a look at queer resistance over the past century

Barack Obama made history by publicly supporting same-sex marriages 12 years ago today

In the years since, the LGBTQ+ community has seen tremendous strides in the push toward equality, but much work remains to protect the rights of marginalized people.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's LGBTQ+ Record: Positive With Some Exceptions

Feinstein announced Tuesday that she won't seek reelection. Here'a a look at her record in San Francisco and the Senate.

Trump ally Laura Loomer goes after Lindsey Graham: ‘We all know you’re gay’

The South Carolina Republican senator, who has consistently voted for anti-LGBTQ+ policies, has denied being queer.

Mitt Romney Won't Seek Reelection to Senate in 2024

Romney has shown a degree of independence from the Republican Party but still has a largely poor record on LGBTQ+ issues.

A Few Minutes With LGBTQ+ Ally and Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown

He’s supported our community for decades, he's the only Democratic statewide official left in Ohio, and he's happy about the state having the first drag queen food truck.

Roberta Kaplan, legendary LGBTQ+ rights lawyer, leaves her firm amid misconduct allegations

Kaplan, who brought down DOMA, denies the accusations and says she's leaving to start a smaller, more nimble firm.

Every Supreme Court decision that radically changed LGBTQ+ rights

The court’s LGBTQ+ decisions have given our community cause for celebration as well as cause for despair. Here’s a look back at these rulings.

Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer, Couple Who Took on DOMA, Honored With Street Sign

A court case involving the couple helped bring down the Defense of Marriage Act.

32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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Amid the trauma and disappointment of the election results, we take a look at queer resistance over the past century

In the years since, the LGBTQ+ community has seen tremendous strides in the push toward equality, but much work remains to protect the rights of marginalized people.

Feinstein announced Tuesday that she won't seek reelection. Here'a a look at her record in San Francisco and the Senate.

The South Carolina Republican senator, who has consistently voted for anti-LGBTQ+ policies, has denied being queer.

Romney has shown a degree of independence from the Republican Party but still has a largely poor record on LGBTQ+ issues.

He’s supported our community for decades, he's the only Democratic statewide official left in Ohio, and he's happy about the state having the first drag queen food truck.

Kaplan, who brought down DOMA, denies the accusations and says she's leaving to start a smaller, more nimble firm.

The court’s LGBTQ+ decisions have given our community cause for celebration as well as cause for despair. Here’s a look back at these rulings.

A court case involving the couple helped bring down the Defense of Marriage Act.

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.