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LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races

There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.

20 Game-Changing Queer Women to Celebrate Women's History Month

From Gladys Bentley to Mercedes de Acosta, here are 20 queer women who paved the way in their fields of work.

Whitney Houston and the Ethics of Posthumous Outing

Is it ever OK to out someone after they die?

Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

Equality Forum launches Gay History Month project

The celebration of October as Gay History is getting a boost this year from Equality Forum, which is honoring the lives and achievements of 31 LGBT leaders, past and present.

MSNBC Analyst Karine Jean-Pierre Is Proof Representation Matters

Move On's Karine Jean-Pierre is the antidote to ugly and dangerous times.

Love Stories Ron Buckmire and Dean Elzinga

Back in 1991 the Internet was only for geeks and grad students. Ron Buckmire, who was studying applied mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York, was both. When Buckmire visited Los Angeles that year, his welcoming committee included Dean Elzinga, who was studying mathematical logic at the University of California, Los Angeles.

The ERA Is Queer and It Always Has Been

It's been a year since Virginia became the final state needed to ratify the ERA, and trans politician Danica Roem was a key factor. 

Gratitude for Nancy Pelosi This Thanksgiving

Pelosi has restored dignity to the speakership, for always being one of our fiercest allies, and leading the House with brains, brawn, and more.

Op-ed: We Can All Use A History Lesson

History classes largely leave out some of the most significant contributions LGBT people have made over the centuries -- so what are we doing about that?

More From Pols, Activists on Obama Marriage Statement

Obama's announcement is the topic of the day.

Why Television Is Outpacing Film in Diversity

Wilson Cruz, Paris Barclay, Outfest Fusion's Taj Paxton, and Anjelica Huston weigh in on the growing divide between television and film in featuring LGBT people, especially those of color.

Pete Buttigieg Remains a Hot Commodity on the Campaign Trail

But why has the out Transportation secretary become the most requested surrogate leading up to the midterms?

HERO's Defeat: Anatomy of a Losing Campaign

A woman at the center of the Houston storm reveals why the anti-discrimination ordinance failed.

Black LGBTQ+ Pioneers You Should Know

The groundbreaking work of these artists and activists needs to be celebrated.

Anatomy of a Failed Campaign

In two short months, the battle over California's Proposition 8 went from double-digit opposition to passing with 52% of the vote on Election Day. Could the heartbreaking loss have been avoided? Depends on who you ask.

The White House's Karine Jean-Pierre on Fixing MAGA's Mess

As the voice of the president, Jean-Pierre is changing America. That's why she's emblematic of everything the Marjorie Taylor Greenes of the world fear the most.

They Died in the Closet

The stories of these closeted notables range from bittersweet to tragic, and some are just plain outrageous. Times have changed, we can agree, heading into National Coming Out Day on Saturday.

Texas Online Film Fests Offer Must-See Content for LGBTQ Viewers

The Thin Line Fest and Dallas VideoFest offer films and real-time Q&A's for those sheltering in place.

7 Ways to Resist This Week

Give your time and money to fabulous out women like Halsey, Beth Ditto, and Jennifer Finney Boylan, who all have new projects for you to love.