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We Won’t Be Erased

As a witness to history, I believe we will overcome the attacks on transgender identity because we’ve come out in the tens of thousands and tasted freedom and equality.

The Housing Crisis: The Civil Rights Issue of Our Time

Places like West Hollywood and Hell's Kitchen are pricing out the LGBT people they once welcomed. James Duke Mason says the insanely high cost of urban living receives scant attention from leaders and activists.

Biden: Transgender Equality 'Civil Rights Issue of Our Time'

The Vice President spoke with the mother of Miss Trans New England at a campaign event in Sarasota, Fla.

New Poll: LGBT Issues a Civil Rights Matter, Marriage Equality 'Inevitable'

The poll, by a Southern Baptist-affiliated firm, finds many Americans disagreeing with the church's antigay dogma.

WATCH: Joe Biden Says Marriage Equality Is Civil Rights 'Issue of Our Day'

The vice president spoke to a supportive crowd at a fundraiser for Iowa senator Tom Harkin on Sunday.

Why Illinois's LGBTQ Organization Is Fighting to Decriminalize Pot

It's a civil rights issue, writes Brian C. Johnson.

WATCH: Google Employees in Marriage Equality Video

"This is going to be the civil rights issue of our generation," says one Google employee.

WATCH: Colbert Shares Address of Antigay Congressman

Stephen Colbert gives out the address of Rep. Steve King, who argues that LGBT equality is not a civil rights issue.

Senior Irish Leader Backs Marriage Equality Push

Eamon Gilmore, the deputy prime minister of Ireland and Labour Party leader, said that marriage equality is "the civil rights issue of this generation."

A new online hub for students looks to fight discrimination, censorship, and more in Texas

There are major civil rights issues facing public school students in Texas. The ACLU Texas chapter is looking to support them.

At End of SCOTUS Term, Where Are We on LGBTQ+ Rights?

The court's ambiguous rulings have induced much head-scratching.

Schwarzenegger vetoes same-sex marriage bill

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday followed through on a promise to veto a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in California, saying the issue should be decided by voters or the courts.

More Respond to Obama Announcement

More reaction, largely positive, from activist leaders.

Trump: 'Protect Everybody' But Rescind Obama’s Trans Directive

The Donald says he finds transgender rights to be a "very interesting subject," but he does not support the Obama administration's federal transgender directive.

CNN Panel Asks: Are Gay Rights Civil Rights?

How would you answer the question: Are gay rights civil rights?

Defining the movement for same-sex marriage

Many LGBT African-Americans are resisting the urge to equate the struggle for gay equality with the struggle for racial equality. It's not too late for everyone to find a common ground.