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Childless cat ladies in Greenland, beware: JD Vance is on his way

Opinion: Forcing Vance on Greenlanders will only solidify and strengthen their resolve to be independent, writes John Casey.


Should Dennis Rodman Get the Nobel Peace Prize?

Former NBA star Rodman says his "basketball diplomacy" with North Korea may have played a role in the recent warming of relations.
 

We Can't Look Away From Chechnya

As International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia approaches, we face a deadly threat.

Hillary Clinton: 'I'm Part of The Resistance'

The former Democratic nominee and secretary of State speaks candidly to Christiane Amanpour about the election, women, and the future of America.

Review of U.S. Fight for Global LGBT Rights to Show Progress

President Obama's administration has taken up the cause of LGBT rights around the world.

USAID Releases Historic LGBTQ-Inclusive Development Policy

The new policy is meant to provide a framework for the agency to create inclusive programming.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

It's a rather surprising move, considering the Trump administration's hostility to trans rights.

The Changing Face of Diplomacy

Not so long ago the idea of a gay person representing the United States in embassies abroad was unimaginable. Oh, how times have changed.

Gay Ambassador Rufus Gifford: America’s First Handshake!

The highest-ranking LGBTQ+ person ever to serve in the State Department, the new U.S. Chief of Protocol is every bit the savvy diplomat.

LGBTQ+ Iranians Are Suffering and Dying While the World Yawns

On Human Rights Day, turn your eyes towards the desperate LGBTQ+ situation in Iran.

WATCH: Out Politician's Must-See Campaign Video

It's certainly not George, Laura, or Barbara.

Gay Ambassador to Germany Embarrasses U.S., Himself

Before he was confirmed, senators were concerned Grenell would cause an international incident. It didn't take long for their fears to be realized.

Fiorina Outraged, Palin Entertained by Tina Fey on 'SNL'

As Saturday Night Live veteran Tina Fey donned a red suit and updo to poke fun at vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, John McCain's campaign found nothing funny about the sketch.

State Department's Ned Price on Promoting Global LGBTQ+ Equality

The first out gay man to serve as State Department spokesman talks about diplomacy, strategy, and the power of representation.

WATCH: U.S. to Send Homosexuality 'Experts' to Uganda

Rachel Maddow calls the Obama administration's plan to send American experts to Uganda a new kind of experiment in 'real science and real diplomacy.'

Sweeping Israeli Gay Rights Bills Proposed

The package of legislation is known as the 'Shira Banki bills,' named after the teenager stabbed to death at Jerusalem Pride.

The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

Opinion: In one fell swoop, the U.S. cemented itself as a willing accomplice to tyranny, wilted into a puppet of Russia, and humiliated itself on the global stage, argues John Casey.

Colo. School Board Member: No Trans Bathroom Access 'Until the Plumbing's Changed'

Katherine Svenson, a member of the Delta County School Board in Colorado, publicly stated her lack of support for transgender student rights, which sparked controversy within the Colorado community.