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White House clarifies support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth after backlash (exclusive)

The Human Rights Campaign led an effort to get the White House to clear up its previous statement opposing some treatment options for transgender Americans.

Biden Rolls Out New LGBTQ+ Resources on Day of Historic White House Pride Celebration

Thousands of LGBTQ+ people have been invited to attend a celebration of Pride on the South Lawn of the White House.

White House Postpones Huge Pride Celebration Because of Air Quality Concerns

The event will now take place over the weekend.

Obama Tackles HIV-AIDS Head On

Sen. Barack Obama's campaign held a conference call Thursday intended to highlight his policy prescriptions for combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic -- including increased funding for research, care, and prevention as well as developing a national HIV/AIDS strategy within the first year of his administration.

Two Lesbians of Color Named to White House Communications Staff

Longtime activists Karine Jean-Pierre and Pili Tobar will be part of an all-women senior communications team in the Biden White House.

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Why the Biden-Harris administration’s successful medication price negotiations matter

Americans have paid more for their medications than other countries for years, but that’s changing.

More Respond to Obama Announcement

More reaction, largely positive, from activist leaders.