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The gay man leading the Earth Day Initiative offers hope for the future

The worst thing that we can collectively do to ignore climate change is to have an apathetic populace when it comes to voting, says John Oppermann.

Maine State Rep. Charles Skold Comes Out: I'm Gay/Queer, Not Bi

Skold made the announcement for National Coming Out Day.

100 Civil Rights Groups Oppose Kavanaugh's Confirmation

The groups, including several LGBT organizations, outlined their opposition in a letter to the U.S. Senate.

Gay Man Michael Pieciak Elected Vermont Treasurer

He'll be the first member of the LGBTQ+ community in the post.

Progressive Christians Promote Love, Inclusion at Values Voter Summit

Vote Common Good is attending the far-right event to provide an alternative to anti-LGBTQ Christian conservatism. 

Meet the Queer Kid Pushing for a Green New Deal

Idaho's 17-year-old climate activist Liam Neupert is a future LGBTQ leader we should all listen to.

Protesters Nationwide Support Apple's Fight for Privacy

A nationwide demonstration at dozens of Apple stores organized by a digital privacy rights group targeted the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including at its own headquarters.

Joe Biden admin marks Earth Day with major environmental initiatives

The actions include help with solar panels, protection of public lands, and much more.

Jill Stein, the Green Party Presidential Candidate, Is Running Again

Jill Stein is generally supportive of LGBTQ+ rights and other progressive causes, but there are worries that she'll cut into the Democratic vote.

In Michigan, three queer local candidates are fighting for better water and better accountability

Sixty-three miles south of Flint, Lodi also has water troubles, and that’s the agenda for three of the township’s candidates.

Gay and green: Brianna Cayo Cotter

Meet a diverse group of eco-queers who honor the same guiding truth: Environmental rights are gay rights. We share one atmosphere with the world.

Dem Who Said Marriage Rights Will 'End the Family' Faces LGBTQ+ Ally

Sara Stapleton-Barrera hopes to unseat State Sen. Eddie Lucio, who's been described as Texas Republicans' favorite Democrat, in a primary runoff Tuesday.

EPA refuses to cancel pride events despite pressure from AFA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reportedly refused to back down from its decision to sponsor several gay pride events this month after it received more than 800,000 e-mails and thousands of phone calls denouncing its involvement in the events from supporters of the far right American Family Association.

Pattie Gonia takes drag and fierceness to Capitol Hill to voice environmental concerns

The performer and environmental activist led a rally and march in Washington, D.C., and met with key lawmakers to push for enhanced protections for mature and old-growth forests.

No Charges Against Georgia Police in Death of Queer Environmental Activist Shot 57 Times

Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was fatally shot by Georgia state troopers at a protest encampment in January.

Drag queen featured in anti-trans attack ad against Kamala Harris considers suing Trump campaign

Pattie Gonia says that the Republican former president’s campaign used her likeness without permission.

Target Sued Over Inclusion of LGBTQ-Friendly Merchandise

The right continues to demonize LGBTQ+ people by targeting businesses that support them.

LGBTQ+ Groups Call for Expanding Supreme Court, Lifting Filibuster

"The Supreme Court has lost the public's confidence in its integrity and has eroded its own legitimacy," say four LGBTQ+ legal organizations.