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How a historic meeting in 1977 between gay activists and Jimmy Carter's administration paved a way forward

On President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday, one of the few people left from a historic White House meeting in 1977 talks about Carter acknowledging the existence of the queer community. “It started the ball rolling for gay rights, because back then, we had no rights," says activist George Raya.


Utah Passes LGBT-Inclusive Antidiscrimination Bill, Religious Exemptions

Gov. Gary Herbert signed the bill into law tonight; meanwhile, the state will allow some public employees to opt out of performing same-sex weddings.

Libs of TikTok loses it after Kansas university participates in ‘Glitter Ash Wednesday’ event

Fort Hays State University’s LGBTQ+ inclusive Ash Wednesday event draws attention and backlash, highlighting the tension between religious observance and the push for inclusivity.

Rabbi: Jews Should Choose Death Over Allowing LGBTQ Lessons

Gavriel Krausz says desperate measures are needed in response to a new U.K. law requiring LGBTQ inclusion in religious and sex education.

Seoul's Mayor Apologizes for Nixing Gay Rights Charter

Mayor Park Won-soon and LGBT activists in South Korea have reached an agreement after the mayor previously caved to religious groups who decried LGBT inclusion in a human rights charter.

Pride & Prayers: have churches truly become safe spaces for queer folks?

After facing hate and threats, a queer pastor left the church for new pastures. Now, some communities of faith are embracing LGBTQ+ inclusion, celebrating Pride, and protesting for our rights. Will this newfound acceptance truly welcome all?

Op-ed: Trailblazing Rabbi Says Religion Must Open Its Doors

A trailblazing female rabbi says that all faiths need to not just accept gays, they need to embrace them.

Orrin Hatch, Who Once Likened Gays to Nazis, Calls for LGBTQ Rights

The Utah senator's farewell speech included a call for the protection of LGBTQ Americans from "invidious discrimination."

Hillary Clinton Tells Mormons She'll Defend 'Religious Freedom'

The fraught phrase is usually the stuff of Republicans, but the top Democrat has her own twist.

Opposing Marriage Equality Is a Sexual Orientation Now?

Meanwhile, the very existence of marriage equality is 'tyranny,' claims WND.com's Joseph Farah.

These Are the Nation's Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges, Universities

Campus Pride's list for this year includes schools from all over the nation, and separate lists highlight LGBTQ-welcoming community colleges and religious schools.

Op-ed: A Loophole for Discrimination

Can religious exemptions still knock the wind out of ENDA's sails?

Black LGBT Faith Leaders on Why Black Lives Matter

Many black LGBT church members joined in Black Lives Matter Sunday actions to show that 'Black LGBT bodies must matter too!'

Most Americans Say Religion Is No Excuse for Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination: Survey

That was the finding of a NORC/Williams Institute study, but a Pew Research Center poll turned up opposite results.

Mike Pence Thinks Utah Could Answer His RFRA Problems

The Indiana Gov. is struggling with how to rehabilitate his state's image after the disgraced Religious Restoration Freedom Act.

Organization is Helping Bisexuals Be Happily Embraced By God

A multi-faith organization has released a guidebook for creating inclusive spaces for bisexuals.

Michigan Faith Leaders Make Urgent Call for LGBTQ Equality

It's time for federal and state legislators to enact strong antidiscrimination laws, the clergy members say.

Op-ed: Why LGBT and the GOP Are Better Together

Even committed progressives should understand why the Republican Party needs LGBT voters and why LGBT voters need the Republican Party.