Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff
She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.
DECEMBER 14, 2024
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GOPer Who Likened Marriage Equality to Rape Seeks Senate Seat
Jason Lewis, who also complained about not being able to call women sluts, wants to be U.S. senator from Minnesota.
AUGUST 22, 2019
Lesbian Congresswoman Angie Craig Survives GOP Plot to Take Her Down
A third-party candidate, now deceased, had said Republicans recruited him to draw votes away from Craig, but she won reelection anyway.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Top 10 Queer Culture Must-Knows This Spring
We might be stuck at home, but there are still cool things to do (and see).
APRIL 18, 2020
Rosie O'Donnell Joins Bette, Shane, Alice on The L Word: Generation Q
Will O'Donnell's character face off with Bette Porter?
DECEMBER 10, 2020
10 Pop Divas Who Rocked It On Film (Or Tried)
These gay icons made the switch from the pop charts to film - with varying degrees of success.
MAY 16, 2015
Jann Wenner's Legacy: Janis Joplin Lamented Rolling Stone Story Days Before Death
The interview can be viewed in a new light after the magazine’s queer cofounder, Jann Wenner, denigrated Black and female musicians.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
A new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health services
The Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Laphonza Butler and Tina Smith, comes at a time of crisis for LGBTQ+ young people..
MARCH 15, 2024
Dead Marijuana Candidate Paid by GOP to Defeat Lesbian Politician
Adam C. Weeks, who was running against U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, died in September, but a voice mail has emerged in which he said Republicans asked him to be a spoiler.
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.
AUGUST 6, 2021
Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill
They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Black Gay 'Slave Play' Writer Jeremy O. Harris Makes Tony History
LGBTQ+ and queer-led productions, including The Inheritance, received much love this year.
OCTOBER 15, 2020
LGBT Faves Dominate Emmy Nominations
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jim Parsons, Denis O'Hare, Margaret Cho, Dan Savage, and Ryan Murphy are among the LGBT notables who were awakened with good news as the 2012 Emmy nominations were announced this morning.
JULY 19, 2012
Florida Democrats Call for GOP Chair and His Wife to Resign Over Rape Allegations & ‘Staggering Hypocrisy’
Facing criminal allegations against Christian Ziegler and charges of deep-seated hypocrisy against Bridget Ziegler of Moms for Liberty, Florida Democrats are advocating for their swift departure from political positions.
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Democrats Introduce Bill to Make PrEP Available to More Americans
White Republicans have targeted PrEP access in an attempt to limit what insurance companies cover, Democrats are trying to expand access to the life saving drugs.
JULY 1, 2023
Which Democratic U.S. Senators Have the Gayest and Least Gay Staffs?
Democratic senators have released their annual survey of staff diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation has risen.
JULY 21, 2023
Homophobe Michele Bachmann Considering Senate Run, If God Says OK
The anti-LGBT former congresswoman and presidential hopeful might run for Al Franken's old seat if she hears the call.
JANUARY 2, 2018
Worsening mental health of LGBTQI+ youth calls for new federal policy that I’m leading
"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.
JUNE 6, 2024
The Significance of Juneteenth
On this date in 1865, the news of slavery's end came to the last state practicing it. It's become a day to celebrate and reflect on African-American history.
JUNE 19, 2020
Tonight's Golden Globes Drinking Game
The two funny ladies want you to get drunk tonight.
JANUARY 13, 2013
WATCH: The Acclaimed Gay Short Film, Niagara
The 6th Annual Don Thompson LGBT Film Festival recently named the best short gay-themed film of the year. Watch it here.
FEBRUARY 15, 2013