10 Black American LGBTQ activists and pioneers to remember this Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the unofficial, and hopefully soon-to-be official, holiday in America that commemorates the announcement of the freeing of the…
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Politics
Supreme Court rules firing workers for being LGBTQ is illegal
After a tough week for the LGBTQ+ community, there comes a small victory that is so very welcome. Today the…
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Black Lives Matter solidarity march no longer being organized by L.A. Pride
It was recently announced that the L.A. Pride March and it’s main organizing group, Christopher Street West (CSW), will no…
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Billy Porter’s scathing critique of white supremacy and homophobia in the black community
Talented, flamboyant and outspoken Tony and Emmy award-winning actor, singer and LGBTQ activist Billy Porter, (Kinky Boots, Pose) recently spoke…
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Democratic representatives introduce resolution to end blood ban for queer men
Democratic House representatives have introduced a new resolution that calls for the end of deferral periods for queer men who…
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Several California LGBTQ organizations march in solidarity with the Black community
Though COVID-19 has thwarted LGBTQ Pride Month plans across the globe, the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and…
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Baltimore City primary election ballot included two openly gay city council candidates
Results are not in yet, but two gay Baltimore City Council candidates were on the ballot in June 2’s primary…
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The Human Rights Campaign and 100+ LGBTQ Organizations Release Letter Condemning Racial Violence
Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign released a letter, joined by prominent LGBTQ and civil rights organizations, condemning racism, racial violence…
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Gay PA Representative Brian Sims releases video accusing GOP of Hiding Lawmaker’s COVID-19 status
Openly gay Pennsylvania state Democratic Representative Brian Sims ripped into House Republicans in an epic rant on Wednesday night, accusing…
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Larry Kramer, playwright and HIV/AIDS activist dies at 84
Oscar-nominated screenwriter, playwright, author and trailblazing gay rights and AIDS activist, Larry Kramer, best known for the Tony Award-winning The…
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Lawsuit challenges government-funded foster care agency’s right to discriminate against same-sex applicants
On May 8, a federal court rejected the Trump administration’s efforts to create a religious license to discriminate by allowing…
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Homophobic preacher Franklin Graham told to “pack up and leave New York”
Notoriously homophobic evangelical preacher Franklin Graham has finally been told to leave New York City for good! Last month, we…
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Washington Blade reporter Chris Johnson stands up to White House administration
On April 24, Washington Blade reporter Chris Johnson became the news when standing up to a bully administration. While handling…
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OPINION: Even in the midst of a global pandemic, homophobia is alive and well
In the midst of a global pandemic, two organizations — one, a federally run agency for health and human services,…
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Instagram allegedly rejects PrEP ad campaign because it’s ‘too political’
Recently, it appears that Instagram has attempted to ban PrEP ads directed at gay and bisexual men because they are…
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“Kill the Gays” bill reintroduced in Uganda, death penalty to be imposed
The Ugandan government announced its plan to reintroduce a bill that would criminalize homosexuality with the death penalty. Known as…
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How Respectability Politics Threatens Queer Leather Culture
For many years I have heard comments from some in the LGBTQ community about those in the leather/kink community. Many…
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It’s Official! Mayor Pete Buttigieg Announces Presidential Candidacy
Mayor Pete Buttigieg officially launched his presidential candidacy before a crowd of tens of thousands in his hometown city of…
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Mayor Pete tells Pence marriage has brought him closer to god
Gay Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg roasted Vice President Mike Pence over his views on LGBTQ rights in a speech to Victory…
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Robin meets… Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, making history!
Malcolm Kenyatta is a third-generation North Philadelphian and a fierce civic and community advocate. He was among the many LGBT candidates…
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