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Jill Biden Champions LGBTQ+ Rights Movement's History Amid Rising Anti-Transgender Legislation

The first lady underscores the Biden-Harris administration’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ rights at the PFLAG national convention amidst a torrent of discriminatory bills nationwide.

Forum Shows Key Role of Parents in Winning Rights for Gays and Lesbians in China

The first Rainbow China Forum in Hong Kong brought together hundreds of gay rights activists, including parents, who vowed to keep fighting to protect their children.

Major LGBTQ Orgs. Stand Together to Fight Anti-Trans Assault

A rare joint press conference illustrated the severity of the Trump administration's latest attack on LGBTQ rights.

China: Change Afoot for LGBT Parents and Children?

The atmosphere in China is far from LGBT-friendly, but activists are working for change and seeing the U.S. as a model.

How We Killed Oxford, Ala.'s Hate Law

Getting an insidious "bathroom law" repealed took intense organization and grassroots work. Read the inside story here.

BREAKING: Trump Sticking With Trans Military Ban

The president released a memo to that effect Friday evening, but the ban is still blocked by courts.

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Whirlpool

100 years of improving life in the home. Whirlpool Corporation has a long history of support for the LGBT community as the first and only appliance manufacturer to receive a 100 score from the Human Rights Campaign.

COVID-19 Fells Beloved LGBTQ+ Activist Carmen Vázquez

The founder and head of numerous queer organizations, the Puerto Rican-born Vazquez empowered her community from coast to coast.

Will the Old Movement Get in Formation With Platform for Black Lives?

The comprehensive policy statement from the Movement for Black Lives directly impacts LGBT people. So when will leading LGBT and civil rights groups weigh in about those policies?

Queer, Asian, Visible, and Empowered at Last

One Asian woman's journey from "ally" to "activist."

Thank You, Jazz Jennings, for Changing America

This Nebraska mom of a trans teen says we owe reality show star Jazz Jennings a huge debt of gratitude.

100 Civil Rights Groups Oppose Kavanaugh's Confirmation

The groups, including several LGBT organizations, outlined their opposition in a letter to the U.S. Senate.

MacKenzie Scott Donates $1.7 Billion to LGBTQ+, Gender, Racial Equity

The third richest woman in the world is putting her money where her mouth is. 

Congress Holds First-Ever Transgender Forum

Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus on Capitol Hill made good on a promise last week to examine the problems facing transgender Americans.

Weight Watchers Equality

Enough with the far right's efforts in 2005 to destroy the rights that GLBT America has earned. Here's how to get straight people on our side to help fight for equality--a little help from British royalty.

1973: When the LGBTQ+ Movement Caught Fire

Stonewall shook the establishment, but four years later, queer rights started to take over the mainstream.

Doctors, Priests, Republicans All Beg SCOTUS to Outlaw Discrimination

A wide variety of organizations have filed friend-of-the-court briefs urging the justices to find that federal law already bans anti-LGBTQ bias in the workplace.

Celebs, Administration, and Family Shine at National Educator Conference

The fourth annual Supporting Students, Saving Lives Conference for Educators focused on LGBTQIA youth featured powerful addresses from celebrities, Obama administration officials, and the family of a gay teenager who committed suicide.

TRUMP ATTACKS LGBT AMERICANS WITH LICENSE TO DISCRIMINATE

The "religious freedom" order means federal agencies and contractors could turn away LGBT people and others without repercussions.

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Marco Rubio Amps Up Hypocrisy in Speech on Not Judging LGBTs

The Florida senator opposes LGBT rights and yet lectures Christians for judging LGBT Americans.

Vancouver's Groundbreaking Move for Trans Students

Despite protests from some parents, Vancouver, Canada's transgender students will be able to learn freely in school.