Congressional GOP begins assault on trans people and Rep. Sarah McBride as Democrats dither
While Democrats stumble defending the trans community, Republicans will be opportunistic in escalating their attacks, writes John Casey.
November 19, 2024
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Guilty Verdict in Murder of Trans Woman Ahsid Hemingway-Powell
A jury in Albany, N.Y., convicted Iaeir Robinson of second-degree murder in the death of Hemingway-Powell, a recent college graduate who planned to become a physician assistant.
November 17, 2023
Report: Jason Collins to Sign With Nets
Collins, who came out in April, reportedly signed a contract with the Brooklyn team today, making him available to play against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.
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February 23, 2014
WATCH: Michael Sam Meets Press, Exudes Poise
Several sports commentators are offering kudos to Sam for the grace with which he responded to questions about the implications of being openly gay in pro football.
February 22, 2014
Professional Sports: The Final Frontier
Will Jason Collins's coming-out pave the way for gay student and professional athletes to follow?
April 30, 2013
How Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter advances equality
The hit album is much more than simply a genre detour for the superstar.
April 10, 2024
Op-ed: Who Will Be the Gay Jackie Robinson?
As baseball's opening day approaches, Bruce Silverman wonders when a gay player in any league will feel encouraged enough to step up to the plate and come out.
March 28, 2013
GMA Anchor Wondered 'Maybe I'm Gay' Like Dad
Elliott discussed his father's coming-out with the hosts of The View, and he also expressed support for newly out football player Michael Sam.
February 12, 2014
Bill Clinton, Kobe Bryant, Others Praise Jason Collins
Celebrities and activists are commenting on the NBA player's coming-out.
April 29, 2013
Trump administration scrubs 'Golden Girls' star's Marine Corps contributions in latest DEI purge
Golden Girls fans much be fuming!
March 21, 2025
Southern Baptist Conference Wrap-Up: Shifting Rhetoric, Maintaining Anti-LGBT Beliefs
While some LGBT and allied voices advocated for change, the Southern Baptist Convention event in Nashville largely reflected the leadership's continued opposition to LGBT equality and acceptance.
October 30, 2014
6 Times Michael Sam Proved His Courage
Michael Sam accepted an award in an emotional moment at the ESPYs Wednesday night. Here's six moments it was clear he was the right guy for the award.
July 17, 2014
'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman Dead at 43
The actor's legacy will forever be cemented in Black Hollywood history.
August 28, 2020
Dodgers Tell Teens It Gets Better
The video features manager Don Mattingly and players James Loney, Matt Guerrier, Jamey Carroll, A.J. Ellis, Rod Barajas, and Hiroki Kuroda.
September 27, 2011
Harrison Ford Disagrees With Ender's Game Author's Antigay Views
The actor stars in a movie later this year from the very antigay author of Ender's Game.
April 12, 2013
Bigot Rush Limbaugh Is an Insult to the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The newest recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom has a long history of spewing racism, homophobia, and misogyny -- just like the president who bestowed it.
February 6, 2020
NFL to Investigate Whether Recruiters Ask If Players Are Gay
The league will discipline teams for asking potential draft choices if they're gay, as allegedly happened recently. Meanwhile, two prominent allies speak out on the matter.
March 1, 2013
Yogi Berra, Baseball Legend and LGBT Ally, Dead at 90
Berra partnered with Athlete Ally, a group working for LGBT equality, and was a consistent champion of the underdog.
September 23, 2015