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The Battle of Wrongdoers: Supreme Court Versus House Republicans

It will be a neighborhood war of bad guys, but John Casey's bet is on the team with the robes.

World

The Exit Interview

After 18 years as one of our most visible LGBT activists, Matt Foreman has stepped down as head of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Trading grassroots power for financial influence, his new role at the Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Fund has him allocating $8 million in annual funding for LGBT causes. Kerry Eleveld asks him about the switch, what's in store for the movement, and where we're missing the mark.

World

The Exit Interview

After 18 years as one of our most visible LGBT activists, Matt Foreman has stepped down as head of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Trading grassroots power for financial influence, his new role at the Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Fund has him allocating $8 million in annual funding for LGBT causes. Kerry Eleveld asks him about the switch, what's in store for the movement, and where we're missing the mark.

the last five years

Out100: Reneé Rapp praises Cynthia Erivo

"Cynthia is wowing audiences in Wicked, breathing a new life into the 20-year-old character with her nuanced interpretation," Reneé Rapp said.

Why We Needed the Story of David Bowie's Final Years

A documentary about the intensely creative period of singer's final years premieres today on HBO, which would've been his 71st birthday.

6 in 10 LGBTQ Europeans Fear Holding Their Partner's Hand in Public

Over half of LGBTQ people in France, and 68 percent in Poland, said that intolerance has increased in their countries since 2012.

The Battle of Wrongdoers: Supreme Court Versus House Republicans

It will be a neighborhood war of bad guys, but John Casey's bet is on the team with the robes.

Trans Teen Wins $75K in Landmark School Discrimination Suit

After a five-year battle that started in elementary school, Nicole Maines will be leaving a lasting legacy for all trans students as she graduates high school.

Gay Jewish Student's Alleged Neo-Nazi Murderer Faces Judge

On Friday, suspect Samuel Woodward will likely learn his trial schedule.

Number of Black LGBTQ+ Elected Leaders Surges in America: Report

Representation matters, and new data suggests that Black queer and trans elected officials are being voted into office in record numbers.

Matthew Shepard's Murder Remembered 25 Years Later With a Renewed Call to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate

Matthew Shepard died 25 years ago today after an antigay attack. How do we honor his legacy and that of less well-known hate-crime victims?

Out LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Jump to Record Level in Past Year

There are at least 1,043 out LGBTQ+ people in elected office around the nation, up 5.8 percent from a year ago.

Op-ed: What a Difference Five Years Makes

After last night's White House Pride celebration, the executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights reflects on progress made in five years under the Obama administration.

Missouri and Kentucky military bases lead in antigay discharges

An Army base in Missouri used the "don't ask, don't tell" policy to kick out more gay and lesbian soldiers than any other military installation last year.

Obama Proudly Marks 5 Years Since End of DADT

The president marked the fifth anniversary of his historic action to end the policy that kept gay, lesbian, and bisexual troops from serving openly.

Dana Goldberg My Night With the President

The Exit Interview

The Exit Interview

Khloe Brushes Off Transvestite Comments

LGBTQ+ community in Europe under siege as France faces far-right takeover

Far-right parties gain ground in Europe as LGBTQ+ rights are under threat. Learn how anti-LGBTIQ+ movements are reshaping politics across the continent.

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the last five years

"Cynthia is wowing audiences in Wicked, breathing a new life into the 20-year-old character with her nuanced interpretation," Reneé Rapp said.

A documentary about the intensely creative period of singer's final years premieres today on HBO, which would've been his 71st birthday.

Over half of LGBTQ people in France, and 68 percent in Poland, said that intolerance has increased in their countries since 2012.

It will be a neighborhood war of bad guys, but John Casey's bet is on the team with the robes.

After a five-year battle that started in elementary school, Nicole Maines will be leaving a lasting legacy for all trans students as she graduates high school.

On Friday, suspect Samuel Woodward will likely learn his trial schedule.

Representation matters, and new data suggests that Black queer and trans elected officials are being voted into office in record numbers.

Matthew Shepard died 25 years ago today after an antigay attack. How do we honor his legacy and that of less well-known hate-crime victims?

There are at least 1,043 out LGBTQ+ people in elected office around the nation, up 5.8 percent from a year ago.

After last night's White House Pride celebration, the executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights reflects on progress made in five years under the Obama administration.

An Army base in Missouri used the "don't ask, don't tell" policy to kick out more gay and lesbian soldiers than any other military installation last year.

The president marked the fifth anniversary of his historic action to end the policy that kept gay, lesbian, and bisexual troops from serving openly.

Far-right parties gain ground in Europe as LGBTQ+ rights are under threat. Learn how anti-LGBTIQ+ movements are reshaping politics across the continent.