Sam Brownback was confirmed Wednesday in an ambassadorship for religious freedom.

Anti-LGBTQ governor voted religious freedom ambassador

Vice President Mike Pence's vote secured his nomination.

On Jan 24, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Katy Perry opens up about her sexuality in LGBTQ award acceptance speech

'Most of my unconscious adolescence, I prayed the gay away at my Jesus camps.'

On Mar 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Trump to keep LGBTQ protections for federal workers

The move contrasts early reports.

On Jan 31, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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2016 was a mixed bag for state-level LGBTQ rights

Here's a look at legislation affecting LGBTQ rights in 2016.

On Dec 14, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Transgender delegates talk visibility on day of first DNC trans speaker

Sarah McBride is the first-ever trans speaker—and this year there are 28 trans delegates—at the DNC.

On Jul 28, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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DNC will include first transgender speaker in convention’s history

Sarah McBride, of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, will speak on Thursday.

On Jul 25, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

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Score a bunch of awesome Image Comics titles with the new Humble Bundle

Image Comics says it wants to emphasize diversity in this week-long lineup.

On Jan 14, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Prankster trolls Kim Davis supporters with clever URL redirect

LOLs for mariage equality.

On Sep 8, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Trans community petitions White House to investigate murders as 13th woman is found dead

Dallas resident Shade Schuler is the latest murder victim.

On Aug 12, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Stop praising Obama for shutting down that ‘heckler’ at the White House

The woman who interrupted Obama had a point, but no one is listening.

On Jun 25, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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I’m queer and I’m against same-sex marriage

Read this before you post 'We did it!' on Facebook.

On Jun 23, 2015 by [email protected]

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How porn helped build the gay rights movement

Before the Internet, Falcon films were the #ItGetsBetter videos of their day.

On Mar 18, 2015 by [email protected]

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How Houston’s non-discrimination effort fails transgender people

Houston mayor Annise Parker took to Twitter to defend the bill, but there is no argument for throwing trans rights under the bus.

On May 15, 2014 by [email protected]

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Here’s why you need to watch Ellen Page’s coming out speech

It's important that the actress came out. But the way she came out might be even more important.

On Feb 15, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Seeing red on Facebook

Last week, HRC's red equality logo was all over Facebook (in a variety of forms). Does it actually make a difference?

On Apr 4, 2013 by Janet Kornblum