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Cecilia Gentili's legacy lives on as trans Latinx group receives first-ever HRC grant (exclusive)

The Cecilia Gentili grant will assist groups aiding trans women of color, sex workers, immigrants, and the formerly incarcerated.

Gay Former N.J. Governor, Jim McGreevey, Considering Run for Jersey City Mayor

McGreevey came out as gay when resigning the governor's position in 2004.

John Waters Endorses DeRay Mckesson for Baltimore Mayor

High-profile figures in the gay community are throwing their support behind the Black Lives Matter activist.

The 10 best film performances by LGBTQ+ actors in 2024

This was an extraordinary year for queer cinema and LGBTQ+ talent on the big screen.

It's Time to Queer the Vote

Voting is important, but it's not enough -- we also must make politicians and media address the effects of actions that roll back our rights.

​14 Inspiring Queer Protest Posters in Days of Rage from ONE Archives

"This is about how design lives through us: our bodies, our memories, our activated minds."

7 Things That Are Everything This Week

If the Olympics aren't your bag, everyone from Babs to Angie Stone are here to entertain you.

How States Disenfranchise Queer Women of Color

Laws that strip voting rights from people with felony convictions have a significant impact on this population, says a new study calling for reform.

Obama Makes It Easier for Ex-Cons to Reenter Society

The president announced he is ordering federal agencies to 'ban the box' that prospective employees must fill out on job applications, disclosing their criminal history. 

Rudy Guiliani: 'It's a Shame' Beyoncé Protested Police Brutality

The former mayor of New York criticized the "Formation" singer's performance at the VMAs, saying, "I saved more black lives than any of those people you saw onstage."

BL Shirelle Amplifies the Voices of Those in Prison Through Music

Philadelphia-based rapper and songwriter BL Shirelle is recording and producing the work of currently incarcerated musicians.

For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything

Experts, providers, elected officials, and people with lived experience discuss how election outcomes — up and down the ballot — might impact gender-affirming care in Pittsburgh and beyond.

1973: When the LGBTQ+ Movement Caught Fire

Stonewall shook the establishment, but four years later, queer rights started to take over the mainstream.

Black Lives Matter: An LGBTQ+ Roundtable With Patrisse Cullors

The BLM cofounder discusses what's next with LGBTQ+ activists Ashlee Marie Preston, Aaryn Lang, Alphonso David, Rashad Robinson, and Alicia Garza. 

GLSEN Names First Black, First Nonbinary Executive Director

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers will lead GLSEN through a new chapter in its work to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students.

Gay Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey Runs for Jersey City Mayor

Jim McGreevey famously came out when he resigned as New Jersey governor in 2004.

Black Lives Matter Named Grand Marshal of S.F. Pride

The movement is among those that "represent the LGBTQ community's highest ambitions for inclusion, justice, and equality."

Groundbreaking Transgender Psychiatrist Jeanne Hoff Dead at 85

Hoff, who treated many LGBTQ+ patients, made a documentary about her own transition.

Tiffany Cabán is Running for Queens District Attorney for a Reason

The queer public defender refuses to be part of the power structure, and vows to make positive changes in criminal justice reform. 

SCOTUS Finalist Allison Jones Rushing Interned for Antigay Hate Group

Rushing would be an appalling pick for the high court, and Barbara Lagoa is problematic as well.

A surprise Kamala Harris appearance & Joe Biden's emotional torch-passing at DNC

The energy was high at the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.