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Gay Congressman David Cicilline on 12 Years Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in the House

Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.

Biden Admin Will Celebrate All Families for LGBTQ+ Pride Month

"This Pride Month we will be focused on protecting, uplifting, and supporting LGBTQI+ children and families," says a White House statement.

Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.

Global Black Pride to Hold Its First In-Person Event in 2022

The organization has held two virtual Pride events so far, each bringing in millions of viewers. 

Women and People of Color Are at a Crossroads

The Astraea Foundation has been fighting for women and people of color for 40 years. Executive director J. Bob Alotta shares the organization's plans for the next four decades.

Dems Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Black LGBTQ+ Americans

As the end of Black History Month draws near, Democrats are continuing to give credit where credit is due.

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.

Biden’s LGBTQ+ Efforts Disregard the 'I'

Don't let this administration leave the intersex community behind.

U.S. Issues First Passport With Third Gender Option

The third option, an X marker, will be available to passport applicants starting next year.

Robert Garcia Responds to Majorie Taylor Greene's Homophobia With Resolution Honoring All Families

The resolution is a direct response to Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments that a lesbian union leader and stepmother is not really a mother.

To Be a Trans Woman of Color and Disrupter in the Trump Era

After famously calling out President Obama, Jennicet Gutierrez is preparing for a battle royale with Trump.

Lesbian Visibility Day Is a Time to Defend, Uplift, and Strategize

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice says a "return to normal" should not be our goal.

The 10 Gayest Accomplishments of President Joe Biden

Biden, now officially running for a second term, is the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in U.S. history.

An Open Letter to Queer Mormon Youth

Don't despair -- just take a deep breath and read this.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!