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LA's lesbian fire chief battles blazes and bigots

Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ Fire Chief Kristin Crowley leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.

WATCH: Out FDNY Members Promise 'It Gets Better'

The LGBT men and women of the New York City Fire Department, from paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters, show that courage comes in many forms. 

Trans Woman Blazes Trail At New York Fire Department

Brooke Guinan has been quietly raising the profile of LGBT folks and women in the FDNY for years. Now she's become a visible role model, taking part in V.O.I.C.E.'s new 'So Trans, So What?' campaign.

Florida Young Man Says He Was Fired From Job Because He's Gay

Justin Olmo shared the ordeal on TikTok, sparking online discussion on workplace discrimination.

Gay Ex-Amazon Employee Claims He Was Hit On by Female Boss, Then Fired

Jonathon Fahlberg says he was fired for being gay and for complaining about his supervisor's bullying and sexual advances.

Former Sportscaster Sues, Says Fox Fired Him for Antigay Religious Beliefs

Craig James claims Fox Sports didn't care for the antigay comments he made while seeking political office.

Holding Out for a Hero in James Comey

Fired FBI director James Comey may have handed the presidency to Trump, but he could help snatch it back Thursday.

Why Every City Needs an LGBT Job Fair

Finding and keeping work remains perilous for many LGBT people. But an event in one of the nation's biggest cities is helping queer folks find employment and climb the ladder.

Pittsburgh’s gay police chief is stopping crime and living proud (exclusive)

“I am always so appreciative of those that have actually struggled, those before someone like me, who were the pioneers and were ahead of their time and sacrificed so much,” Chief Larry Scirotto said.

Hundreds of Prosecutors Sign Letter Saying Trump Should Be Indicted

An open letter from Department of Justice alumni with more than 550 signatures argues that Trump would be indicted for obstruction of justice if he wasn't president. 

Forced Out A Real ID problem for trans people

Changing one's name and gender marker privately can be tricky if you're transgender, and a new law designed to thwart terrorists is about to make it a lot trickier. Part 10 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series

Gay police officer sues California city, claims colleagues put rotting food in his belongings and more

Oceanside Police Sgt. Tyler Peppard says he suffered retaliation after reporting the mistreatment and that city officials did nothing to stop it.

Trans Woman Sues Forever 21 Managers Who Called Her 'Disgusting'

Alexia Daskalakis says she was also told her outfits were 'inappropriate' and that bosses told her she was 'still male' after she transitioned in the workplace.

Straight Pride Organizers Say They Were 'Terrorized' By Glitter

Envelopes of glitter got the bomb squad to come out and ensure the heterosexual activists' safety. 

Anti-LGBTQ+ extremist Corey DeAngelis admits to gay adult film past during Christian news interview

The anti-public education crusader said he can’t be canceled despite criticism of hypocrisy.

Denied Female Identity at Barnes & Noble, Calif. Trans Woman Files Suit

Victoria Ramirez claims her managers at Barnes & Noble refused to recognize her as female, barring her from using women's facilities, female pronouns, or even discussing her transition with coworkers.

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This Is the Way to Achieve Trans Rights

Ignorance often plays out at the ballot box, but fairness more often prevails in our federal judicial system, writes attorney Jillian Weiss. She says that's where trans equality will be won.