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LGBTQ+ youth of color predict shorter lives than their white peers: report

While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth expect to live to age 35, a new report from the Trevor Project reveals alarming similarities among those who don't.

Chick-fil-A's DEI Initiative Causes Right-Wingers to Completely Lose It

The company, notorious for anti-LGBTQ+ actions, has had a diversity, equity, and inclusion program for several years, but it's getting noticed now.

New Biden Executive Order Includes Focus on Transgender Equity

An aide to President Biden says issues around transgender rights are a "significant focus" for the administration.

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. 

Human Rights Campaign Must Do More for People of Color, Leader Says

And so must the LGBTQ movement in general, writes Alphonso David, HRC's president.

Buttigieg Endorses Reparations, Ending Electoral College

Those are among several positions newly posted to his campaign website.

Why a White-Led LGBTQ+ Org and a POC-Led Queer Group Are Teaming Up

SAGE and GRIOT Circle are pooling resources to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ seniors -- the heads of both groups explain why more queer organizations should follow suit.

Beyoncé’s Charity Supports Human Rights Campaign’s Vegas Equality Ball

The celebration of Black and Brown queer culture will feature various artists and performers.

How the Supreme Court's Student Debt Ruling Affects LGBTQ+, Black Americans

They have a disproportionate amount of student debt and still face discrimination.

How Claims of Racism at HRC Have Rocked the LGBTQ+ Nonprofit

A lawsuit by former leader Alphonso David has the Human Rights Campaign dealing with allegations of racial discrimination.

Kelley Robinson, Black Queer Woman, Is New Human Rights Campaign Head

Robinson is a veteran political organizer who comes to HRC from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

New York Dem Ritchie Torres discusses the fight for LGBTQ+ representation as election looms

As one of the first out gay Black and Latine members of Congress, Torres continues to champion LGBTQ+ rights, advocate for marginalized communities, and push for broader representation in government.

Former HRC President Alphonso David Sues Over Discrimination

In his lawsuit, David claims he was fired because he is Black. The Human Rights Campaign says the lawsuit is "riddled with untruths."

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Op-ed: The Black Gay Trans Man at Minneapolis City Hall

Phillipe Cunningham was told he could never get into politics. Now, he's the right-hand man for one of the most powerful women in Minnesota.

Op-ed: Why I Won't Stop Trying To Get Married

Someone has to face the struggles of discrimination to get the equality we all deserve.

This Latinx Millennial Helped Destroy Montana's Anti-Trans Law

Champion of Pride Zuri Moreno used empathy and communication to move their state in the right direction.

Marching on Washington: 'A Continuation, Not a Commemoration'

It's more important than ever to stand with LGBTQ+ people and other marginlized groups, writes Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force.

Digging for Dollars

In 2006 less than 9% of total funding for LGBT issues went to groups that work with blacks, Latinos, and other people of color. Conn Corrigan finds out why -- and what's being done to resolve the imbalance

LGBTQ+ adults face discrimination in health care settings: survey

They are twice as likely to report discrimination or unfair treatment as straight and cisgender people, according to KFF.

Donald Trump Goes on Rant Blaming Megan Rapinoe for World Cup Exit

Trump continued the right-wing trend of going after Megan Rapinoe.

Dolly Parton & Miley Cyrus Song About Acceptance Deemed Inappropriate by School

The song’s title, “Rainbowland,” seems to be the source of the problem.