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Who is MassResistance, the far-right group behind anti-marriage equality resolutions?

MassResistance one of the most virulently anti-LGBTQ+ groups out there, and it's looking to end marriage equality.

In Hearing, Mike Pompeo Won't Back Off Anti-LGBT Views

Sen. Cory Booker presses the secretary of State nominee on his statements about "perversion" and opposition to marriage equality.

Secretary of State Pick Mike Pompeo Brings Anti-LGBT Record With Him

Pompeo, Trump's choice to replace Rex Tillerson, has a long history of hostility to LGBT rights.

NASA Head, Despite Anti-LGBT Record, Recognizes Pride

Jim Bridenstine joins Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a surprising Pride supporter, but there's still no recognition from the White House.

Is State Department's 'Natural Law' Effort Code for Homophobia?

The department's plan to establish a commission to look at human rights through a "natural law" lens has activists concerned.

Values Voter Summit Speakers Stand Behind Kavanaugh, Praise Trump

Speakers dismiss sexual assault allegations against the Supreme Court nominee and say Trump has created a "golden time."

Defying State Dept., Court Affirms Gay Couple's Son Is U.S. Citizen

The court strikes another blow to the State Department policy of considering some children of same-sex couples born "out of wedlock."

Mike Pompeo Doesn't Deserve to Be Secretary of State

This homophobe, transphobe, and Islamophobe isn't fit to be America's top diplomat.

Bolton, Pompeo Will Make Trump Even More Dangerous

The new national security advisor and secretary of State will destabilize the world even more -- and LGBT people may feel it more than any other group.

Sec. State Pompeo to Buttigieg: How Dare You Call Mike Pence Antigay

A homophobe is offended that another homophobe was called a homophobe.

Could Gay Ambassador/Trump Fave Richard Grenell Be Next Sec. of State?

He's being mentioned as a possibility should Mike Pompeo decide to step down and run for Senate.

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The Collateral Damage of Trump’s Global Gag Rule: LGBT Rights

As the administration takes aim at reproductive services across the globe, all kinds of people suffer.

Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ Rights Worldwide

Dina Titus's GLOBE Act would require the U.S. to document persecution abroad and assure access to asylum.

State Dept. Quits Fight Over Citizenship of Same-Sex Couples' Kids

The department had failed to recognize the citizenship of children born abroad to same-sex couples who are U.S. citizens.

Surprise: Mike Pompeo Recognizes LGBT Pride Month

While the secretary of State is known for anti-LGBT views, he issued a supportive statement for Pride Month and even tweeted about it.

Homophobe Mike Pompeo Likely to Win Confirmation as Nation's Top Diplomat

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Pompeo to be secretary of State by a vote of 11-9, and a full Senate vote is expected this week.

Mike Pompeo Aides 'Appalled' He Spoke to Pro-Conversion Therapy Group

Red flags were raised before the secretary of State addressed the Florida Family Policy Council, but the speech went on nonetheless.

Trump's CIA Director Helps Boot Chelsea Manning From Harvard

Mike Pompeo loudly objected to the transgender leaker's fellowship at the Ivy League university.

Brzezinski: I Shouldn't Have Called Sec. of State 'Butt Boy'

The MSNBC co-host was slammed for insinuating Mike Pompeo was sexually submissive to the Saudi Crown Prince.

Sec. State Pompeo: Multiculturalism Distorts Glorious Founding of U.S.

The outgoing secretary of State delivered a Twitter tirade against diversity.

Robert Garcia Responds to Majorie Taylor Greene's Homophobia With Resolution Honoring All Families

The resolution is a direct response to Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments that a lesbian union leader and stepmother is not really a mother.