1973: When the LGBTQ+ Movement Caught Fire
Stonewall shook the establishment, but four years later (and 50 years ago), queer rights started to take over the mainstream.
April 07 2023 1:59 PM
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National LGBTQ Task Force
The latest news about the National LGBTQ Task Force, an grassroots organization that trains and unites activists on the local and state levels. The National LGBTQ Task Force's Policy Institute conducts research and policy analysis in the service of the equality movement. Learn about organizations and individuals--activists, politicians, and allies--who have helped us make strides toward equality. We also cover the campaigns of groups opposed to marriage equality and explore how gay marriage is covered in mainstream media. We stay on top of developments so that you can stay informed about this issue.
LGBTQ Task Force: Cisgender Men Should Fight for Reproductive Freedom
The National LGBTQ Task Force has assembled a diverse group of straight and queer, trans and cis men to make this case.
November 01 2022 9:54 AM
Urvashi Vaid, Legendary Activist for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, Dies at 63
Vaid was a leader in several LGBTQ+ and other social justice organizations as well as an award-winning author.
May 14 2022 5:32 PM
Queer Lives Are Under Attack. Fight Back at the Polls
There has been an unprecedented assault against LGBTQ+ people -- especially trans youth -- in state legislatures. It's imperative we voice our anger at the polls.
March 17 2022 7:48 PM
For First Time, Three National LGBTQ Orgs Will Have Black Leaders
Imani Rupert-Gordon, Alphonso David, and Kierra Johnson are the new faces of queer activism.
February 02 2021 6:45 PM
National LGBTQ Task Force's Rea Carey on Living Through History
On the eve of the Task Force's Creating Change conference, the group's longtime executive director checks in before handing over the reins.
January 27 2021 11:58 AM
Rea Carey on Why She's Leaving the National LGBTQ Task Force
Carey introduces us to her successor and tells us where she thinks the LGBTQ+ movement is headed.
September 23 2020 12:05 PM
Task Force Mourns Winter Party Volunteer Who Died of COVID-19
Ron Rich is the second COVID-19 casualty who attended the LGBTQ fundraiser, held before a national emergency was declared.
April 01 2020 3:01 PM
Attendee at LGBTQ Charity Circuit Party Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Winter Party attendee showed no symptoms of the virus while at the week-long festival, which began March 4.
March 16 2020 2:42 PM
87 Reasons to Go to the Sun-Drenched LGBTQ Task Force Winter Party
The Winter Party Festival produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force is one of the world’s largest and best-loved celebrations for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.
February 12 2019 7:05 AM
Anti-Israel Protests Once Again Roil LGBTQ Conference
The National LGBTQ Task Force -- organizers of the Creating Change event -- finds itself in the middle of pro-Israel and pro-Palestine factions.
January 30 2019 1:52 PM
Task Force's Night of 100 Dinners Raises Money With Eating, Flirting
The innovative event funds equality causes through dozens of intimate dinner parties.
November 09 2018 2:30 AM
At Least One Census Survey Will Include Sexual Orientation Question
It's not the Census Bureau's biggest survey, however, which backtracked on plans for such questions earlier this year.
September 28 2017 9:54 PM
Growing Pains, Opportunity for Nation's Most Influential Queer Gathering
The National LGBTQ Task Force has been bringing thinkers together at the Creating Change conference since 1988. This year's event may be the most important one yet.
December 14 2016 2:59 PM
A Reminder From Orlando That We Still Must Fight HIV
Among the discussions about what motivated a shooter in Orlando is a disturbing story that reminds us HIV and stigma are still a problem.
August 09 2016 12:55 PM
Task Force: Police Killing of Korryn Gaines Is "Outrageous"
The fact that nine black women were killed by police this year has one LGBT organization making a strong statement.
August 05 2016 11:45 AM
How Are LGBT Groups Supporting Black Lives Matter?
Activists hope to utilize groups like the Human Rights Campaign to help end police violence against African-Americans.
July 29 2016 6:14 AM
Much Is Lost By Not Listening to Each Other
Leaders of A Wider Bridge tout the value of engaging with LGBT Israelis.
April 19 2016 5:23 AM
What's the Use in Disrupting Trump?
Protesters incensed by Trump's incendiary rhetoric -- and frustrated by the media's passive response to it -- are increasingly risking their safety. Is it hurting or helping the Donald's campaign?
April 13 2016 11:31 AM
New TSA Rule Bad News for Trans People, Says Task Force
The rule will reportedly provide for more widespread use of scanners requiring Transportation Security Administration agents to identify a traveler's perceived gender.
March 04 2016 8:36 PM