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Ketanji Brown Jackson Blasts Clarence Thomas in Affirmative Action Dissent

Thomas accused the court's newest justice of casting all Black people as victims and wanting to "reallocate society’s riches by racial means."

Harvard Graduates to Gay Milestone

In 1920, 14 Harvard leaders and students were found "guilty" of homosexuality and dismissed. Now Harvard boasts the first endowed, named chair in LGBT studies at an American institution of higher learning.

Jazz Jennings Deals With Gender-Confirmation Drama in I Am Jazz Teaser

The transgender activist helps raise funds for her friend's procedure through a drag show while preparing for one of her own in the upcoming season of her reality series.

Will Republicans Again Stop Obama From Putting Gay Man on Appeals Court?

Once again, a nominee from President Obama for the U.S Court of Appeals could set an important first for LGBT people.

Jennifer C. Pizer Named Lambda Legal's Chief Legal Officer

Pizer, who joined Lambda Legal in 1996, previously held the post on an acting basis.

How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King’s legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action

Warring interpretations of one of King’s most famous quotes have fueled a culture war over the merits of affirmative action and diversity and inclusion efforts.

Harvard versus the military

Harvard University receives a sizable chunk of its annual budget from the federal government. As a result, the law school is overlooking its own antidiscrimination policies and allowing military recruiters on campus. How sad.

Jill Stein, the Green Party Presidential Candidate, Is Running Again

Jill Stein is generally supportive of LGBTQ+ rights and other progressive causes, but there are worries that she'll cut into the Democratic vote.

Historically Black Colleges Need to Help LGBT Students

Resources for LGBT students are severely lacking at historically black colleges and universities. Finally, something is being done about it.

The Decision of a Lifetime

Brenda Freiberg lost both of her sons to AIDS. One never even thought about marriage -- his fight was simply to stay alive. But her good friend Chief Justice Ronald M. George's landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage still made an imprint on her heart.

How Prop. 8 Woke Up a Sleeping Gay Giant

LGBT historian Nathaniel Frank breaks down the 60-year battle for marriage equality in his new book, Awakening: How Gays and Lesbians Brought Marriage Equality to America. In this excerpt, Frank looks at how Prop. 8 catalyzed a movement. 

Protest at Harvard Over 'Ex-Gay' Speaker Jackie Hill-Perry

A woman who claims to have overcome her lesbian leanings spoke at the nation's most prestigious university, but she didn't receive a warm welcome.

Conservative Christian Groups Attack Gay Judicial Nominee

Two conservative Christian groups sent letters this week to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to oppose the nomination of Michael Fitzgerald, an openly gay nominee for U.S. District for the Central District of California.

Pa. Trans Health Secretary Rachel Levine Tapped by Biden for HHS

Levine could make history as the first openly trans federal official confirmed by the Senate.

Rachel Levine receives honorary degree from Rutgers

The trailblazing trans doctor and advocate recieved an honorary science doctorate from Rutgers.

First Openly Gay Federal Appeals Court Judge Confirmed

The unanimous Senate confirmation makes Todd Hughes the highest-ranking openly gay federal judge.