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Kamala Harris hosts Pride Month reception honoring LGBTQ+ lives and the progress made
A who’s who of LGBTQ+ leaders, activists, influencers, and celebrities showed up to celebrate the community and to remember those lost to violence.
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.
Gay Ambassador Rufus Gifford on Grenell's Promotion: It's 'Dangerous'
The advancement of Richard Grenell, the gay Trump loyalist just elevated to head of U.S. intelligence, is nothing to celebrate.
Rufus Gifford: This Gay Man Is the Face of America to World Leaders
Gifford, chief of protocol at the State Department, is the first point of contact for foreign leaders -- and "a fly on the wall for some of the most important conversations," he says.
A National Tragedy, And Why They Call Me a Hero
In this excerpt from his new book, the gay intern who worked for Rep. Gabby Giffords recounts the day the congresswoman was shot and how he stepped up to help save her life.
Gay Man Rufus Gifford Confirmed as State Department Protocol Chief
The former ambassador to Denmark will be a liaison between President Biden and other world leaders.
Rufus Gifford, Biden's Out State Dept. Star, on Restoring America
The gay former ambassador to Denmark and likely head of protocol for the State Department discusses the challenges ahead.
A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords
The attempt on Donald Trump's life Saturday was only the latest instance in a long history of violence against American political leaders.
Rufus Gifford, Out State Dept. Official, Joins Biden's Reelection Bid
Gifford, a gay man, was the highest-ranking out official at State as chief of protocol.
Gay Intern Who Saved Rep. Giffords Targeted With Antigay Fliers in Recall Election
Daniel Hernandez Jr. is facing unabashedly antigay attacks in a petition to recall him from a Tucson-area school board.
Obama Nominates Two More Openly Gay Ambassadors
The White House nominated James Costos as U.S. ambassador to Spain, and Rufus Gifford as U.S. ambassador to Denmark.
How Are LGBTQ+ Candidates And Organizations Adjusting in the Pandemic?
Rufus Gifford was ambassador to Denmark during President Obama's second term and later ran for Congress.
Meet the Candidates: Arizona's Daniel Hernandez
Hernandez, who helped save Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords's life, is running for the Arizona state legislature.
This Gay Former Ambassador Has Some Thoughts on Trump
Rufus Gifford, former ambassador to Denmark, says the world knows America is better than the fraud in chief.
From Out Ambassador and TV Star to Congressional Candidate
Rufus Gifford, whose diplomatic career in Denmark was the subject of a TV series, is now running for Congress to fight Trump.
Gay Man Loses Mass. Congressional Bid; Homophobe Bested in Gov's Race
Former ambassador Rufus Gifford (left) lost his primary, but at least Scott Lively (right) will not be the GOP nominee for governor.