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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.
Black leaders
News
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
Rea
News
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
News
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
Ron Rich
People
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.

3:01 PM
WINTER PARTY 2009
Health
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
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Slideshow
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
Creating Change Conference Once Again Sees Protests
Politics
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
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