Jill and Ashley Biden welcome hundreds to rainbow-themed White House Pride Month party
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a colorful celebration of joy for the LGBTQ+ community on the South Lawn.
June 27, 2024
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Ambassador Karen Pierce discusses Capital Pride parade and UK's LGBTQ+ advocacy
“I think it’s important to get to know all sorts of people,” she told The Advocate.
June 7, 2024
D.C.'s popular Little Gay Pub gets new 'GREAT Love' mural thanks to British Embassy
In collaboration with the British Embassy, the vibrant mural is a beacon of LGBTQ+ pride and community spirit at the trendy spot.
February 14, 2024
U.K.'s Lesbian Ambassador to Ukraine: 'Used to the Double Take'
Judith Gough says her host countries, even homophobic ones, have been welcoming, but some diplomats from elsewhere question her posting.
March 20, 2016
White House, LGBTQ+ community express support after Princess Kate reveals shocking cancer diagnosis
In a deeply personal video, Princess Catherine shared her struggle with cancer, sparking a wave of support from the White House to a pub in D.C.
March 22, 2024
The Gay Ambassador Who Moonlights as a TV Star
People often ask U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford why he's so public about being gay. He explains to The Advocate why it matters to say 'gay,' especially when the cameras are rolling.
December 14, 2015
Dominican Rep. Lets Gay Couple Wed But There's a Catch
Two men, one British and one Dominican, are the first same-sex couple to tie the knot in this religiously conservative Caribbean nation.
January 4, 2015
This Gay Former Ambassador Has Some Thoughts on Trump
Rufus Gifford, former ambassador to Denmark, says the world knows America is better than the fraud in chief.
October 10, 2019
Pro Golfer Mel Reid Comes Out, Joins Athlete Ally
"It's important for me to always fight for equality," says the six-time Ladies European Tour champ.
December 10, 2018
Luminaries, Leaders Chart Path to Global LGBT Equality
LGBT activists, Obama administration officials, international diplomats gathered for White House Global Forum on LGBT Human Rights Tuesday.
June 25, 2014
Biden Nominates Lesbian Rabbi to Religious Freedom Commission
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, leader of LGBTQ-focused Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, provides a contrast to Donald Trump's homophobic appointees.
August 2, 2021
White House Staffer: Unaware if Trump Knows About Chechnya
A White House spokeswoman could not confirm if Trump is aware of the reports that gay and bisexual men are being detained and persecuted in Chechnya.
May 10, 2017
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley Condemns Abuse of Gay Men in Chechnya
If the reports of official violence are true, "this violation of human rights cannot be ignored," says Haley.
April 17, 2017
Reported Rape of Gay Man Amps Up Concerns About World Cup in Qatar
Meanwhile, Qatari officials continue to defend the nation's anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
November 8, 2022
Reading the Far Right: Blasting Obama, Excusing Sessions, and Hate Aplenty
Here are some of the things we found while reading these sites so you don't have to.
March 6, 2017