California political activist couple Peggy Moore and Hope Wood killed in car crash
They met while campaigning for Barack Obama in 2008, worked for numerous other candidates, and later founded a consulting firm.
May 19, 2024
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Right-Wing Takeover of School Board Roils Colorado Community
Even some conservatives say the Woodland Park board has gone too far.
May 11, 2023
After Gay Men Drugged & Robbed, Lawmaker Urges Chase CEO to Fix Zelle App
An out state senator wants Chase to do better for LGBTQ+ victims who were drugged, assaulted, and robbed. Some even died.
February 10, 2023
LGBTQ+ Iranians Are Suffering and Dying While the World Yawns
On Human Rights Day, turn your eyes towards the desperate LGBTQ+ situation in Iran.
December 10, 2021
Exclusive: 50+ LGBTQ Women, Nonbinary Activists Back Elizabeth Warren
Warren is "a strong progressive woman ... who will deliver on big, structural change for our country," the endorsers say.
December 24, 2019
At Least 31 Gay Candidates Win Elections Across the Country
Of the 71 gay and lesbian political candidates endorsed this year by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, at least 31 were elected on Tuesday, and 10 others won races earlier this year, according to a press release from the political action group. "This is the path to change," Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund, said in the release. "We are not content to sit on the sidelines and hope others do the right thing for our community. We will step up and lead the fight for a more equal and fair America, and we will win."
November 8, 2007
Big Party in S.F. as NCLR Turns 35
The National Center for Lesbian Rights, the San Francisco-based legal advocacy group, celebrated its 35th anniversary with an event Saturday that also honored Jane Lynch and plaintiffs in one of its high-profile cases.
With 1,500 people in attendance at the City View at Metreon,NCLR not only honored its own work but the achievements of others. Actress Jane Lynch was given the Vanguard Award for using her celebrity to further LGBT causes.
"I am honored and proud to be recognized by NCLR, which has given LGBT people and their families hope through its tireless work to gain dignity, respect, and, above all else, equality for all," Lynch said. "I love the selflessness and generosity of the organization, which stepped up and successfully represented my wife in her custody battle. I feel like I should be honoring them."
Also part of the festivities were Brittany Geldert, Damian McGee-Backes, Dylon Frei, Ebonie Richardson, Kyle Rooker, and Krystin Schuette (pictured) -- six student plaintiffs in the NCLR-fought case against Minnesota's Anoka-Hennepin school district. The students fought against distict policies that prevented officials from taking action against anti-LGBT bullying. The district, which has recently lost numerous students to suicide, has since changed its policies and is taking more responsibility for harassment in its hallways. Actor Wilson Cruz presented the award to the students.
Speaking at the event, NCLR executive director Kate Kendall said, "This year is especially significant, as NCLR celebrates turning 35 years old -- an opportunity for us to look back on our history-making cases, while recognizing those who continue to speak out against injustice and are helping change the legal landscape for every member of our community. The seven people we recognized this year truly embody what is to be a hero, and we are honored to stand beside them in the march toward equality."
May 7, 2012
Former 'Ex-Gay' Leader: These Programs Are Harmful and Don’t Work
John Smid once ran the "ex-gay" group Love in Action, recently portrayed in the film Boy Erased by Joel Edgerton. Smid now breaks his silence on his earlier work.
January 16, 2019
Op-ed: Robert Gates and the Boys Scouts Need to Try Harder
Time to turn words into action, BSA.
May 27, 2015
John Paulk Tries Again at Apology Over Ex-Gay Ministry
The former ex-gay leader said Christianity changed many things for him, but his sexual orientation wasn't among them.
April 24, 2013
Trans Game Designer Is Bringing Diversity to Digital Realm
An independent studio hopes to bring the world of video games its first fully developed female transgender character in Bloom: Memories.
December 4, 2013
Taking affirmative action
Do gays deserve the same boost into college as racial minorities?
January 16, 2007
Reid No Sponsors For DADT
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaking at a press conference Monday said he has no plans to introduce a bill to repeal "don't ask, don't tell" in the Senate. "I haven't identified any sponsors," he said. "My hope is that it can be done administratively."
June 15, 2009
Walmart Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Same-Sex Spousal Benefits
Around 1,000 people will be compensated as part of the settlement.
December 3, 2016
Will Young Queer People Vote for Biden to Defeat Trump?
For first-time LGBTQ+ voters, the upcoming election just might define the rest of their lives. So what are they thinking?
August 18, 2020
VA Proposes Lifting Ban on Gender-Confirmation Surgery
Activists have long lobbied for such surgery to be included in the health care provided by the Veterans Administration.
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June 2, 2016
Disheartened? Look to the AIDS Crisis for Hope
The executive director of the National AIDS Memorial has deja vu during this era of fear and division.
May 1, 2019
7 steps for transgender people preparing for federal crackdowns under Trump
Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking action.
November 11, 2024
Kim Davis Is Out as Rowan County Clerk
The antigay official lost her reelection bid to Democrat Elwood Caudill Jr.
November 6, 2018