Illinois Senator Says All-Gender Restrooms Will Cause Violence 'From Dads Like Me'
State Sen. Neil Anderson said he would beat up any "guy" who entered a restroom where his daughter was present.
May 22, 2023
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Trans Man Sues Amazon for Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment
Shaun Simmons, who worked at an Amazon warehouse in New Jersey, says he was harassed by coworkers and denied a promotion.
October 7, 2020
At Least 31 Gay Candidates Win Elections Across the Country
Of the 71 gay and lesbian political candidates endorsed this year by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, at least 31 were elected on Tuesday, and 10 others won races earlier this year, according to a press release from the political action group. "This is the path to change," Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund, said in the release. "We are not content to sit on the sidelines and hope others do the right thing for our community. We will step up and lead the fight for a more equal and fair America, and we will win."
November 8, 2007
Check Out The Enormous Support for Bruce Jenner from Celebs on Twitter
For the transgender people watching the Bruce Jenner interview and wondering whether the country is ready for greater acceptance, the outpouring of support on Twitter was encouraging.
April 25, 2015
The Meaning of Frank Ocean
When the up-and-coming musician came out, he drew praise from celebrities and his hip-hop collaborators, and revived the question of whether gays have a place in the industry.
September 14, 2012
PHOTOS: Follow 24 Hours in LGBT America
Family, friends, couples, pets, workers, and stars (George Takei!) -- here is the complete day in LGBT America as selected by our staff.
December 13, 2013
How Illinois's 1st Out State Sen. Mike Simmons Juggles Love & Politics
Simmons and his partner, Michael Sullivan, find that shared commitments to justice and each other keep their relationship healthy amid the demands of their work.
February 14, 2022
Marriage amendment debate begins in Maryland
An emotionally charged debate over whether the Maryland constitution should be amended to ban same-sex marriage began Tuesday in the legislature.
February 1, 2006
2018’s Icons, Innovators, and Disruptors
American culture is changing fast. Here are the queer people leading the charge.
March 8, 2018
Trump ally Bernie Moreno wins Republican primary for U.S. Senate from Ohio
He will face LGBTQ-supportive Democrat Sherrod Brown in November. Meanwhile, trans woman Arienne Childrey won her primary for Ohio House.
March 19, 2024
A Love Story That Birthed an Iconic Gay Bar and a Lifetime of Activism
Chicago activist and bar owner Art Johnston and his partner in life and business, Pepe Pena, star in the upcoming film Art and Pep.
May 15, 2021
More Historic LGBT Wins in This Week's Election
They include the first lesbian state delegate in Virginia and the first transgender elected official in Pennsylvania.
November 9, 2017
Jason Collins Comes Out, Twitter Explodes
NBA center Jason Collins just became the first openly gay man currently playing a major team sport. Here's what the Twitterverse had to say about it.
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April 29, 2013
The real Rosie
365 days of amazing challenges and feisty decisions turned America's sweetheart into the fighter she's always been--and The Advocate's leading lady for 2002
December 24, 2002
25 LGBT Characters Who Redefined Family TV
A review of queer representation on television that changed the hearts and minds of kids and their parents.
February 2, 2018