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Years after DADT's end, class action lawsuit seek to restore benefits for thousands of discharged military

Those who were kicked out under "don't ask, don't tell" have often lost benefits due to having less than honorable discharges.

Donald Trump's policies are making our kids dumber, sicker, meaner, and scared

Opinion: Trump has never seemed to be a fan of children, and his egregious actions towards them prove that targeting kids is part of his grand retribution tour, writes John Casey.

Idaho Librarian Quits, Citing 'Extremism' Over Queer Content and More

A librarian in Boundary County says the community's Christian conservative extremism has made her reconsider working and living there.

L.A. Pride's 50th Anniversary Is Postponed — But Not Defeated

The LGBTQ celebration will go on, just not in the way it was initially planned, says event producer Jeff Consoletti.

Pulse Is Now Permanent for These Orlando Residents

Some say it's passe to get a popular tattoo design. But in Orlando, coordinated tattoos have become a symbol of solidarity and support for those impacted by the massacre at LGBT nightclub Pulse. 

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Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

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How MacKenzie Scott's Billions Have Helped the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

The fact that her grants are unrestricted has give LGBTQ+ nonprofits flexibility to spend the money in the most impactful ways, says a new Movement Advancement Project report.

Domestic violence nonprofits rocked by Trump funding freeze

Gender-based violence organizations have begun to self-edit their public-facing media out of fear they will lose federal grants essential to the provision of life-saving services.

This Poet Is on a Mission to End Queer Youth Homelessness

Christopher Soto is taking an unconventional approach to a seemingly intractable problem.

Will an LGBTQ+ Californian Succeed Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate?

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was said to be on the shortlist, while California Senate leader Toni Atkins was mentioned earlier

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Survivors, Lawyer Respond to Verdict in Pulse Shooter Widow's Case

Prosecutors could not convince a jury -- beyond a reasonable doubt -- that the shooter's wife knew a massacre would take place.

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Results: 30 LGBT Races to Watch

Read up on the queer candidates who ran for their political lives.

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The Conclusion of the Gay Mormon Comic Trilogy

It's not a great time to be LDS and LGBT, but author Brian Andersen shows us that queer Mormons can be heroes, regardless of what their elders say.

HIV Funding in the South Is Critical in the Face of COVID-19, Racism

On the second annual Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, remember those who've been left behind.

Gilead Gives $4.5 Million to Trans Groups on Day of Remembrance

The pharmaceutical company formed a transgender board of advisers, which guided how to distribute the historic donation.

Could Uganda's Constitutional Court Overturn 'Jail the Gays' Law?

The first two days of a court hearing regarding the constitutionality of Uganda's draconian antigay law have activists hoping change is near.

California judge approves landmark settlement for discharged LGBTQ+ veterans' discharge upgrades

The settlement could impact over 35,000 veterans receiving less-than-honorable discharges under the military’s old "don’t’ ask, don’t tell" and earlier anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

Corporations Giving Big Money to Boy Scouts Despite Antigay Policy

The list of corporate donors to the Boy Scouts of America includes several that support anti-discrimination policies being inclusive of LGBT people.

Defense Dept. reaches settlement with vets discharged under 'don't ask, don't tell' and earlier ban

The settlement will affect thousands who received less than honorable discharges or had documents saying they were kicked out because of their sexual orientation.

Angry donors convert outrage over Nex Benedict’s death into action giving to pro-LGBTQ+ candidates

A progressive fundraising platform that lets donors direct their funds toward political races with the most impact on LGBTQ+ issues has seen a boost after the teen's death in Oklahoma.