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Melissa Hortman, assassinated MN lawmaker, was a champion for families and LGBTQ+ rights

Here’s a look at Melissa Hortman’s legislative history and legacy on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and family aide.

LISTEN: Texas Rep. Blames Baltimore Uprising on LGBTs

In Rep. Bill Flores's tortured logic, same-sex marriages lead to family breakdown, which leads to situations like that seen in Baltimore this week.

Clinton Asks America to 'Fight for Our Values' in First Post-Election Speech

"We need you," Hillary Clinton said in a Wednesday speech. "America needs you, your energy, your ambition, your talent. That is how we get through this."

The Quiet Warriors Saving the World

Amanda Kerri knows firsthand how hard social work is, and those doing it are often forgotten or maligned by the public.

As governments demonize LGBTQ+ rights, children lose the most

Recent laws in countries like Uganda, Ghana, Russia, and the US are curtailing LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of protecting children, writes Human Rights Watch's Ryan Thoreson.

Op-ed: Angry Intersex People With Signs!

Is surgery on intersex infants just another form of genital mutilation?

America's first Black gay statewide elected official on being authentic and confident

Don't make yourself small, says Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell.

With Equality Act Languishing, Companies Need to Step Up

Since the federal government won't be banning anti-LGBTQ workplace discrimination any time soon, corporations and businesses need to pick up the slack.

Supreme Court Poised to Overturn Roe v. Wade; Other Rights at Risk

A draft has been leaked of Justice Samuel Alito's ruling to overturn the abortion rights decision, and four other justices have voted to join him.

WATCH: This Fla. Republican Loves Her Trans Son

In a new video for the Human Rights Campaign, the Florida Republican urges parents to accept their transgender children. 

At Age 8, This Gender-Fluid Youth Made Football History

One very special child's family shows how precious unconditional love is for gender-variant children.

Lawsuit Filed Over Unnecessary Surgery on Intersex Baby

A 16-month-old intersex child underwent irreversible surgery, eventually classifying the child as the wrong gender.

The Disastrous Consequences of Defunding Planned Parenthood

Defunding the organization would greatly reduce access to health care, endangering women and children, writes Reay Earhart.

Op-ed: What Must Happen to Lift LGBT Women Out of Poverty

National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund executive director Rea Carey says we can no longer tolerate the financial inequality that queer women face.

Moms for Liberty Outnumbered by LGBTQ+ Supporters Outside Youth Center

The few protesters were met by dozens of people supportive of LGBTQ+ youth.

Guaranteed Income Is a Queer Justice Issue

More LGBTQ+ people live in poverty than do our straight and cisgender peers, so we'd benefit from such programs the most.

Against All Odds: The Resilience of LGBTQ+ Mothers and Parents

"Despite all these obstacles, LGBTQ+ mothers and nonbinary parents fight for the dignity and respect that all families deserve."