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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.

Marjorie Taylor Greene bizarrely claims FEMA 'hates Christians' because it aids trans women

The conservative is mad that FEMA is using Hurricane Helene relief resources to "house migrants." Her evidence? A discussion panel from a year and a half ago.

Trump's AG Nominee Ran 'HIV Camps' at Guantanamo Bay

The conditions upheld by then-attorney general William Barr were "deplorable" and likened to a concentration camp.

We Must Fight Trump's Asylum Attacks With Everything We Have

All around the world, LGBTQ people are running for their lives. We can't let Trump turn America's back on them.

Some LGBTQ+ World Cup Fans Avoid Qatar Over Ban on Homosexuality

There are some queer soccer fans who have stayed away from this World Cup over concerns of potential persecution in the conservative Middle Eastern country. 

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Shows LGBTQ+ Support in Qatar

Several Western teams have decided to show their support for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality remains illegal.

LGBT Allies Confirmed to Federal Agency

Two candidates with long histories of supporting the LGBT community were confirmed to the powerful Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with a Senate vote today.

Detained Trans Immigrant to Be Released

Activists are rejoicing that the transgender asylum-seeker from Mexico, who was reportedly raped and placed in solitary confinement this past year, will be freed -- but say there are many more who need help.

The Motley Crew of LGTBQ Activists Fighting for Migrants

This group of volunteer heroes battled pounding rain and bureaucratic hurdles to deliver supplies to asylum-seekers.

Beaten by a Girl: Hillary's Victory, Bernie's Refusal to Back Down

The insistence of Bernie Sanders to stay in the race shows the glass ceiling is cracked, but still intact.

Right-Wing Group Targets Trans-Friendly Federal Nominee

David Lopez, the current EEOC general counsel awaiting Senate confirmation for his second term, has built a career fighting for the rights of LGBT and disabled workers. Now the Family Research Council wants him to pay for it.

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LGBTQ+ Rights Activist Stopped in Qatar Ahead of World Cup

British activist Peter Tatchell says he was stopped for holding the first pro-LGBTQ+ protest in any Gulf state.

Laverne Cox: 'Immigration Is an LGBTQ Issue'

The trans activist says immigration and LGBTQ rights are all connected, and we need to stand up for migrants and asylum-seekers.

Massachusetts Sues Neo-Nazis After They Target Drag Queen Story Hours

Attorney General Andrea Campbell sues NSC-131, a neo-Nazi group, citing civil rights violations and public safety disruptions at drag queen events and migrant shelters.

HIV-positive Mexicans Detained by U.S. Allege Neglect

Olga Arellano sobs as she recalls how her HIV-positive transgender daughter spent two months succumbing to infections in a U.S. migrant detention center, complaining that she didn't see a doctor or get the right medicine.

PHOTOS: Artistic Activism

Artists adopt the power of the poster to raise awareness for LGBT immigration reform.

Key considerations for supporting LGBTQ+ communities in humanitarian crises

In times of crisis, LGBTQ+ communities are often overlooked and left behind. The call for upholding LGBTQ+ rights in humanitarian responses is a vital priority.

This gay man had to flee Ghana after a violent attack. He’s finally been granted asylum

"What I really want the world to know is that [queer Ghanaians] have no life, they have no voice,” Mr. B, who was recently granted asylum, told The Advocate.


Drag queen featured in anti-trans attack ad against Kamala Harris considers suing Trump campaign

Pattie Gonia says that the Republican former president’s campaign used her likeness without permission.

New Biden Asylum Policy Will Hurt LGBTQ+ Migrants and Others, Activists Say

The policy is as bad as or worse than Donald Trump's, according to some critics.

LGBTQ+ Migrants Caught in Deadliest Border Crossing Ever

A Texas sheriff says he finds the bodies of migrants almost every day, and 2022 could be the deadliest year yet for migrants crossing the southern U.S. border.