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Tim Walz tells America who he is in impassioned DNC speech

Walz's speech came after warm-up acts including Bill Clinton and Oprah.

The 'White' Fight for a New America

In this first installment of his new bimonthly column, Point of Contact, gay former NFL player Wade Davis argues that white people must think differently in a post-Charlottesville world.

Meet the Women Fighting Transphobia Across the Americas

These trans women are fighting for visibility and trans equality across the continent.

Clinton Asks America to 'Fight for Our Values' in First Post-Election Speech

"We need you," Hillary Clinton said in a Wednesday speech. "America needs you, your energy, your ambition, your talent. That is how we get through this."

3 Questions on The Battle for Uganda

Frank Mugisha brings the fight against oppression to America.

Eagle Scout Starts Petition for Gay Twin

August Easton-Calabria is fighting to end the Boy Scouts of America's discriminatory ban on gay adult leaders.

Lesbian Socialist: Do We Really Want to Be Part of 'Traditional Marriage'?

Capitalism is both a gift and curse to LGBT people and others fighting for equality in America, says lesbian author and socialist Sherry Wolf.

A History of Trans People in the Military

In light of Trump's recent ban on all transgender people serving in the military, let's take a look back at this group's long history of fighting for America.

Op-ed: What I Learned Protesting in Ferguson

Every minority group in America is fighting some sort of war, be it social, economic, or political. Imagine what an army of minorities could do if we fought together.

Akinola's power play

With antigay rhetoric as his tool, a Nigerian archbishop has made himself a central player in the fight over America's Episcopal Church. But in chasing his ambitions, has he failed his own country?

At Least 31 Gay Candidates Win Elections Across the Country

Of the 71 gay and lesbian political candidates endorsed this year by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, at least 31 were elected on Tuesday, and 10 others won races earlier this year, according to a press release from the political action group. "This is the path to change," Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund, said in the release. "We are not content to sit on the sidelines and hope others do the right thing for our community. We will step up and lead the fight for a more equal and fair America, and we will win."

5 takeaways from electric Tim Walz debut with Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris praised her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's LGBTQ+ allyship.

Netflix's 'Amend' Traces the Fight for Equal Rights for All

The documentary series deals with the Fourteenth Amendment's impact on voting rights, desegregation, marriage equality, and more.

No, Marriage Equality Mandatory Sodomy Lessons

With the advent of marriage equality, a newly formed right-wing group warns Texans their churches, schools, and businesses will be forced to accept and celebrate 'anal sex.'

Obama Gives Inspiring, Hopeful, Inclusive Farewell Address

He credited his successes to the American people and urged political participation with "decency."

Texas Republican: Fight 'Homofascists' With Swords

In a speech denouncing LGBT people, the conservative firebrand urged supporters to 'drive them out of our city.'

Gay Teen Allowed to Submit Eagle Scout Application

A San Francisco Boy Scout troop has approved an openly gay member's application to be an Eagle Scout after a fierce petition drive spearheaded by the boy's mother.