Rufus Gifford, Out State Dept. Official, Joins Biden's Reelection Bid
Gifford, a gay man, was the highest-ranking out official at State as chief of protocol.
July 17, 2023
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Former Denmark Ambassador Rufus Gifford responds to VP Vance's 'not a good ally' comments
Gifford said the country has “always been there for us” with an “unequivocally and quick yes."
March 24, 2025
Out Ambassadors: Global Trade Agreement Will Lift Up LGBT Lives
Eight of the nation's most powerful out leaders, including ambassadors and an envoy to the State Department, explain how proposed trade agreements will export our values of equality and tolerance.
June 9, 2015
How Are LGBTQ+ Candidates And Organizations Adjusting in the Pandemic?
Rufus Gifford was ambassador to Denmark during President Obama's second term and later ran for Congress.
June 18, 2020
Gay Ambassador to Australia Marries in D.C.
John Berry, U.S. ambassador to Australia, married his partner of 17 years, Curtis Yee, on Saturday.
August 12, 2013
Gay Bush Appointee Loses Appeal for Fair Treatment
Richard Grenell was appointed spokesperson for the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by President Bush more than seven years ago and became the longest-serving public servant to hold that post. But when it came to having his partner of six years listed alongside the spouses of other U.N. diplomats, his dedication to the job didn't carry much weight with the State Department.
September 27, 2008
Rufus Gifford, Biden's Out State Dept. Star, on Restoring America
The gay former ambassador to Denmark and likely head of protocol for the State Department discusses the challenges ahead.
January 27, 2021
Just Married: U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford
‘Never could I have imagined such a perfect day,’ said Rufus Gifford of his wedding in Copenhagen. ‘Life is good.’
October 10, 2015
Senate Unanimously Confirms Gay Ambassador to Dominican Republic
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Senate has confirmed James "Wally" Brewster as the ambassador to the Dominican Republic, despite recent protests from antigay groups in the Caribbean nation.
November 15, 2013
This Gay Former Ambassador Has Some Thoughts on Trump
Rufus Gifford, former ambassador to Denmark, says the world knows America is better than the fraud in chief.
October 10, 2019
Americans should be 'ashamed' at how Trump treats Zelenskyy and our allies, says Ambassador Rufus Gifford
"It's shameful and embarrassing as an American," Rufus Gifford said of Trump's treatment of Zelenskyy.
February 28, 2025
Gay Ambassador Rufus Gifford: America’s First Handshake!
The highest-ranking LGBTQ+ person ever to serve in the State Department, the new U.S. Chief of Protocol is every bit the savvy diplomat.
January 10, 2022
The Changing Face of Diplomacy
Not so long ago the idea of a gay person representing the United States in embassies abroad was unimaginable. Oh, how times have changed.
January 16, 2014
These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)
To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.
March 19, 2025
Obama Nominates Two More Openly Gay Ambassadors
The White House nominated James Costos as U.S. ambassador to Spain, and Rufus Gifford as U.S. ambassador to Denmark.
June 14, 2013
The Gay Ambassador Who Moonlights as a TV Star
People often ask U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford why he's so public about being gay. He explains to The Advocate why it matters to say 'gay,' especially when the cameras are rolling.
December 14, 2015
Gay Man Loses Mass. Congressional Bid; Homophobe Bested in Gov's Race
Former ambassador Rufus Gifford (left) lost his primary, but at least Scott Lively (right) will not be the GOP nominee for governor.
September 5, 2018
Rufus Gifford: This Gay Man Is the Face of America to World Leaders
Gifford, chief of protocol at the State Department, is the first point of contact for foreign leaders -- and "a fly on the wall for some of the most important conversations," he says.
October 4, 2022
Gay Man Rufus Gifford Confirmed as State Department Protocol Chief
The former ambassador to Denmark will be a liaison between President Biden and other world leaders.
December 20, 2021
Denmark LGBTQ Groups to Boycott U.S. Embassy Pride Event Over Trump
The organizers of Copenhagen Pride and LGBT Denmark will not attend Pride festivities at the new ambassador's home.
August 10, 2018
Gay Ambassador Rufus Gifford on Grenell's Promotion: It's 'Dangerous'
The advancement of Richard Grenell, the gay Trump loyalist just elevated to head of U.S. intelligence, is nothing to celebrate.
February 21, 2020