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Miss Major to LGBTQ+ caucus: 'Put on your best shit and get out there' to defeat Trump

The legendary transgender activist spoke with The Advocate after her passionate speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Stonewall veteran Miss Major endorses Kamala Harris for president

The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.

Miss Major's Advice To Young Activists

Listen up, child.

Miss Major, Janelle Monáe Endorse Different Progressives

The gender outlaws flex their influence.

Stonewall Vet Miss Major and Her Partner Are Now Parents

After a health scare in 2019, the beloved trans elder is enjoying time with her partner Beck and their new baby.

Miss Major's Message for N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory

The legendary trans activist and Stonewall veteran doesn't hold back when giving North Carolina's transphobic leadership a piece of her mind. 

Ellen Page Meets Ted Cruz, Miss Major in Gaycation Finale

After traveling to Japan, Brazil, and Jamaica, the out actress journeys to the U.S. to explore LGBT culture.

What Trans Elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Wants You to Know

At 80, the celebrated elder looks back on how much the trans experience has changed over the years.

Jon Ossoff Heads to Runoff With Big Vote in Georgia House Race

The Democrat narrowly missed the majority needed to avoid a runoff but got far more votes than any rival.

LGBTQ Activists Recount the Glory, Fury of Stonewall

Laverne Cox, Mark Segal, Jim Fouratt and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy discuss what happened at Stonewall on the night that changed history in a new documentary. 

What you need to know about the Stonewall uprising, which began 55 years ago

Some of the details are disputed, but here's what we know about what happened at the Stonewall Inn in 1969.

Stonewall Statues Vandalized to Protest 'Whitewashing'

Two activists say they 'rectified' the Christopher Street Gay Liberation monument by painting the statues brown and adding wigs.

Angelica Ross Harassed on Twitter by Angry Sanders/Trump Supporters

The Pose star was harassed for questioning why Bernie Sanders was the only major candidate to skip two LGBTQ-specific events.  

The 11 Best LGBT Documentaries of 2016

Here are some of the year's best films about true LGBT stories.

Arkansas Seeks to Criminalize Trans People's Restroom Use

Under a bill advancing in the state, they could be charged with misdemeanor sexual indecency with a child in certain circumstances.

WATCH: Gay Heavy Metal, Trans Films, Queer Comics, and Butch Voices

More than just an ask for cash, these great new crowdfunded LGBT projects give back something for everyone, from sexy rock star images to free books for trans kids and film fest return that honors an LGBT activist who committed suicide last year.

WATCH: Matrix Directors Raise Cash for Chicago's TransLife Center

The Matrix creators hosted a fundraiser for Chicago House's TransLife Center, an organization devoted to providing comprehensive programming and support to transgender individuals.

Watch the 10 LGBTQ-inclusive Super Bowl ads everybody’s talking about

While this year saw more LGBTQ-inclusive ads than last year, much of the community was underrepresented in the year’s biggest advertising television event.

Trans Choreographer Sean Dorsey Brings His Groundbreaking Show to S.F.

The trans-inclusive dance company Sean Dorsey Dance celebrates 15 years by bringing its revolutionary show Boys in Trouble to the Bay Area. 

The Politics of Caring for Our Queer Elders

Those who we owe the most to in the LGBTQ community are precisely the people who today are most often silenced.