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Little Gay Pub in D.C. vandalized over support for Kamala Harris for president

The co-owners say they are undeterred by the damage and will replace the exterior decorations.

Opinion: Donald Trump doesn’t deserve to be celebrated on Presidents’ Day

Today is a day of mourning for an America that turned away from its founding ideals and into the grip of authoritarianism, writes John Casey.

5 Reasons to Be Optimistic About Supreme Court

It's difficult to interpret the signals from the Supreme Court as anything other than good news.

Judgment Gay: Daily Show Mocks Justice Scalia

It came as no surprise that Justice Antonin Scalia would be displeased by the court's DOMA ruling.

NOM's Latest Bungled Effort to Oppose Marriage Equality

Before using a photographer's images to oppose same-sex marriage, NOM should probably take a look at the artist's portfolio.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Black Voters, Against Alabama Voting Maps

Alabama currently has seven congressional districts, with six represented by Republicans.

Op-ed: WikiLeaks, the NSA, Ellen Sturtz, and the Case For Dissent

Activist movements weren't built on the shoulders of those who were best known for being polite.

Russia Accuses EU of 'Aggressive Propaganda' of Gay Love

The report, from Russia's Foreign Ministry, also calls out 'xenophobia, racism, violent nationalism, and neo-Nazism' in Europe.

Southern Judges Continue Defying Marriage Equality

When judges are elected instead of appointed, justice is often ceded to politics.

Supreme Court hands Trump huge immunity win, narrows ability to prosecute presidents

The 6-3 decision is seen as a win for Donald Trump. In her dissenting opinion, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote, "With fear for our democracy, I dissent.”

John Paul Stevens Leaves Legacy of LGBTQ Rights Advocacy

Stevens, who died Tuesday, was a reliable champion of LGBTQ equality on the Supreme Court.

Dear Straight People: We're Entitled to Our Feelings on Scalia

Who does it benefit to gloss over Antonin Scalia's legacy?

New Ugandan Law to Crack Down on NGOs 'Promoting Homosexuality'

The Anti-Homosexuality Act allows for the imprisonment of leaders of nongovernmental agencies that work with the LGBT community, but a new law could make punishments even harsher.

Calling Out Privilege in the LGBTQ Movement Is Not Blasphemy

Difficult discussions and thick skins are necessary as we navigate these perilous times.

Gay Trump Supporter Attacks Protester at N.C. Rally

Wearing a "Make America Great Again" cap and a "Gays for Trump" shirt, he attempted to eject the objector from a campaign event.

Scalia Hasn't Expressed His Views on 'Gay Marriage'?

The Supreme Court's longest-serving justice told a crowd at Tufts University Thursday that he's 'waiting for the other shoe to drop' to reveal how he really feels about marriage equality.

Neil Gorsuch Is Already Going After LGBT Rights

Trump's first Supreme Court pick dissents from a pro-LGBT ruling and takes further right-wing stances on the travel ban and gun rights.

Antonin Scalia: If We Protect Gays, Why Not Child Molesters?

There's no constitutional basis for making either a protected minority, the ultraconservative Supreme Court justice contends.

The Supreme Court Justices' Secret Deal on LGBTQ+ Rights and Its Impact Today

A secret deal between Justices John Roberts and Anthony Kennedy still has implications today.