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Gun violence ‘is always going to sit with me:’ Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America

In a week dedicated to reflecting on loss and advocacy, two survivors opened up about their personal battles and the ongoing fight against gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.

Senators Couldn't Reform Gun Laws, But Can They End Gay Blood Ban?

Democrats, led by Tammy Baldwin and Elizabeth Warren, make another push to end the FDA's long-standing policy on gay and bisexual male donors.

Mark Glaze Is Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Gun Control Advocate

The gay Coloradan helping Michael Bloomberg reform the country's firearms laws says he understands the gun culture and what is needed to change it.

Leading a Revolution: Emma Gonzalez

The bisexual Latina high school student used tragedy, rage, and knowledge as fuel, igniting a nation of kids (and adults) to push for stronger gun reform laws in America.

Politicians Can't Battle Guns and Champion Gays

We need allies who will protect us from discrimination and violence; a new group aims to prop up politicians who do just that.

A Year After Pulse, Little Progress on Gun Control

There have been plenty of protests, but legislation has stalled at the state and federal levels.

Hillary Campaigns at Florida Gay Bar: Trump Has 'Terrible' LGBT Record

At a Sunday event, Clinton outlined her plans to address LGBT homelessness, gun violence, and the spread of HIV.

35 Bisexual Politicians You Should Know

We highlight bisexual state and federal legislators for Bi Visibility Day.

Clinton's VP Possibilities and Their LGBT Rights Records

The short list includes strong and middling supporters, plus an unknown quantity.

The Night the American Dream Was Shattered in Orlando

This is how Siclaly Santiago-Leon honors the life of her beloved cousin Dani and the American dream he was denied.

It’s Time for Biden and Senate Democrats to Save Voting Rights

With voting rights legislation stalled, it's almost as if Mitch McConnell was still majority leader.

After Vegas Massacre, Fury Over Gay, Bi Blood Ban

A rule based in ignorance continues to stymie donations from gay and bisexual men.

Meet the Young Lesbian Managing a Key Congressional Campaign

Republicans want to unseat Rep. Harley Rouda, who knocked off a homophobe in 2018. Campaign manager Alyssa Napuri intends to keep that from happening.

At the Polls, Don't Forget About Pulse, Parkland

There's a reason gun reform is the most important issue for LGBTQ voters.

The Defining LGBT Issue of Our Time

Two years after the Pulse massacre and with zero movement on gun control, queer voters are incensed.

Florida Gun Control Bill Gets Mixed Response From LGBT Activists

Still reeling from Pulse, some queer gun control advocates say the measures don't go far enough; others are grateful for any movement.

Colorado’s Gay Governor Signs Gun Control Bills Into Law in Wake of Club Q Shooting

The state has a history of mass shootings going back to the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999.

One of MLK's Dreams Was an End to Gun Violence

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Guns are going to be the death of this country." Will we prove him right?

Op-ed: Why We Must Demand Gun Control Now

As we've learned the hard way, gun control is most certainly an LGBT voter's issue.

Gays Against Guns Storms the Senate

After the latest mass shooting, GAG plans to disrupt the Capitol.

On Pulse Anniversary, a Call for LGBTQ+ Support for Gun Reform

LGBTQ+ and gun safety groups join to point out how gun violence affects our community and how we can address it.