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Kansas City's ex-LGBTQ Commission chair Justice Horn opens up about why he resigned (exclusive)

Justice Horn spoke to The Advocate exclusively about his decision to quit his job and move to a quieter area.

Newly Named LGBTQ+Commission Chair Congratulated on Grindr, Goes Viral

Justice Horn says he's just a gay public servant being himself, which includes using Grindr.

Black transgender woman Amber Minor killed in Missouri on Christmas Eve

Minor was shot to death in Raytown, near Kansas City.

Three-Digit Suicide Hotline Number on Its Way

The number would provide ease of access for all, including particularly at-risk populations such as LGBTQ youth.

Ken Keechl, Groundbreaking Florida Gay Politician, Dead at 60

Keechl was the first out gay member of the Broward County Commission and the county's first gay mayor.

Honolulu LGBTQ+ bar wins quick settlement in gay bias suit

Owners of the Scarlet Honolulu and the Gay Island Guide claimed they were targeted by bigoted investigators, physical violence, and a very public death threat.

Anti-LGBTQ Printer Wins on Technicality at Kentucky Supreme Court

The court dismissed a suit against a print shop that wouldn't make Pride shirts, but said it was because the wrong party brought the complaint.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Members of New State LGBTQ+ Commission

Designed to represent a diverse community, the commission will advise Whitmer on a variety of issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

New Hampshire official quits after receiving homophobic comments about his dead gay son

Littleton Town Manager Jim Gleason quit after art commissioned by a local LGBTQ+ rights group was called "demonic" by a town leader and a resident allegedly said Gleason's son “was in hell with the devil where he belonged.”

Lesbian Georgia welder cites sex discrimination in EEOC complaint against her employer

Megan McDaniel alleges pervasive anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and retaliation at Republic Services.

TV stations were forced to air vile anti-trans, homophobic ads so graphic they got on-air content warnings

According to the FCC, there’s nothing the agency can do to prevent this kind of content from being broadcast by legally qualified political candidates.

Queer POC Appointment Yanked in N.C. Over Anti-Cop Comments

Democratic governor Roy Cooper withdrew LaWana Mayfield's appointment to a state board because she once referred to police as terrorists.

Pioneering trans soul singer Jackie Shane honored with historical marker in Nashville

Shane was a soul and R&B singer in the 1950s and 1960s credited with helping to pioneer the Toronto Sound.

Amid Wave of Homophobia, Hungary Activists Erect 30-Foot Rainbow Heart

The act follows a new law in the country that prohibits sharing LGBTQ+ content.

Wilton Manors Elects Florida's First All-LGBTQ Commission

The South Florida community made history in that state on Tuesday. 

Lacking Protections, Penn. Establishes Nation's First LGBTQ Commission

Governor Tom Wolf makes a bold move to protect LGBTQ residents in a state with nearly zero formal protections.

Trump administration moves to strip transgender people of employment discrimination protections

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, discriminating against transgender people at work is illegal. The Trump administration is testing the ruling.

Watch: 'Creepy' conservative influencer mocked for filming in all-gender restroom at Kansas City airport

A far-right media personality with Turning Point USA revealed that the only danger in a public bathroom is a right-wing extremist with a camera.

A New Path to LGBT Power

Equality Illinois helped usher in new legislation that will make it easier for LGBT people to affect policy in schools, hospitals, and prisons.

Lesbian TERF Spreads Anti-Trans Agenda on Fox News

Julia Beck was kicked off of a Baltimore city commission because of her anti-trans views. Then she appeared with Tucker Carlson, who welcomed her ideas.

Glenn Magpantay Is One of the Most Powerful Asian American Gay Men in the Nation

Now advising President Biden and Congress, Magpantay is helping America live up to its promise.