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Agatha Harkness exposed: the shocking historical identity of Jolene revealed

Of all the dastardly stunts Agatha Harkness has pulled across time, the reveal from the latest episode proves she was evil "just because she can" be.

Senate Confirms Historic LGBTQ+ Nominees to Defense Department

Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian, was confirmed as undersecretary of the Air Force, and Shawn Skelly, who is trans, was confirmed as assistant secretary of defense for readiness.

Dr. Rachel Levine Confirmed to HHS Post, Makes Transgender History

Levine is the first out trans person confirmed by the U.S. Senate to any position and the highest-ranking one ever in the federal government.

Pete Buttigieg Becomes First Out Senate-Confirmed Cabinet Member

The gay former mayor and presidential aspirant was confirmed as secretary of Transportation.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to SCOTUS Despite GOP Smear Attempts

Three Republican senators, however, broke with their party to confirm the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Richard Grenell Confirmed as Highest Ranking Gay in Trump Administration

During his confirmation hearing as ambassador to Germany, the Republican was challenged on comments about women. 

A Gay Man Now Runs the Army

Eric Fanning made history today when confirmed by the Senate as secretary of the Army.

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First Out Lesbian Judge Confirmed to Federal Appeals Court

Beth Robinson, a justice on the Vermont Supreme Court, was confirmed Monday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Senate Approves Openly Gay Judicial Nominee

The U.S. Senate approved the judicial nomination of Michael W. Fitzgerald, a gay Obama administration nominee for the federal bench.

Lesbian lawyer Nicole Berner confirmed as federal appeals court judge

Berner will be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Kristin Crowley Is Los Angeles's First Out, First Woman Fire Chief

Crowley was confirmed unanimously by the L.A. City Council this week.

Karine Jean-Pierre, WH Press Secretary, Opens Up About Coming Out

Jean-Pierre took a moment at the beginning of Tuesday's White House press briefing to speak of her coming-out story for National Coming Out Day.

United Church of Canada Elects First Openly Gay Moderator

Canada's largest Protestant church elects gay Rev. Gary Paterson for top spot.

Pixar's 'Onward' Has a Lesbian Character Voiced by Lena Waithe

Waithe breaks ground for portraying the first clearly gay character in Disney/Pixar history.

Air Force to Help Members and Families Affected by Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws

The unusual move was announced by out Air Force Undersecretary Gina Ortiz Jones.

WATCH: Defense Secretary Celebrates Pride

The Defense Department is marking LGBT Pride Month for the first time with a video message from Secretary Panetta and an event later this month.

Marvel to Get a Transgender Superhero 'Very Soon'

The president of Marvel Studios is promising a wave of diversity in upcoming productions.

Remembering Norman Lear and His Pioneering LGBTQ-Inclusive Shows

Lear featured some of the first gay characters on TV and founded the liberal advocacy organization People for the American Way.

Pete Buttigieg Is Nation's First Out Presidential Cabinet Nominee

Buttigieg was tapped to become President-elect Biden's Transportation secretary.

Here's What Trump's 'Religious Liberty' Actions Have Wrought

The moves Trump touted in his State of the Union address embrace liberty for the religious right only.