HRC drops sponsorships from weapons manufacturers after pressure from advocacy groups
"What’s happening in Gaza and throughout the region is devastating," a spokesperson for HRC told The Advocate.
November 12, 2025
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Senate Confirms Historic LGBTQ+ Nominees to Defense Department
Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian, was confirmed as undersecretary of the Air Force, and Shawn Skelly, who is trans, was confirmed as assistant secretary of defense for readiness.
July 22, 2021
Biden to Nominate Trans, Lesbian Officials to Department of Defense
The Biden administration continues to uplift LGBTQ+ representation in government with Shawn Skelly and Brenda Sue Fulton.
April 23, 2021
Biden-Harris Transition Team Includes Trans Veteran, LGBTQ+ Notables
The out experts on the military, law, and other areas will review federal agencies as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris prepare to take office.
November 12, 2020
Activists Flag Air Force Secretary Nominee's Anti-LGBT Record
Heather Wilson was an opponent of LGBT equality during her time in Congress.
March 28, 2017
Obama To Order Protection for Contractors
The president's executive order would protect LGBT federal contractors and could have immediate implications for companies like ExxonMobil.
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June 16, 2014
When You Hate Corporate Pride But Love Your Lady Gaga Oreos
There are worse things than a mega corp slapping a rainbow on a tweet.
June 22, 2021
Air Force veteran stripped of retirement under Trump's transgender purge
"This isn't just a fight for us," Technical Sgt. Alyx Anguiano told The Advocate. "It's a threat to every person who has served or is currently serving."
August 14, 2025
Michael Sam Will Play for Canada's Montreal Alouettes
The 25-year-old defensive end will suit up for a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes starting next month.
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May 22, 2015
How HERO's Defeat Echoes Jim Crow
Painting a discriminated-against group as sexual predators is just history repeating itself.
November 16, 2015
Republicans Urged to Drop $2 Million DOMA Defense
Speaker Boehner and his colleagues are asked to "end your taxpayer-funded contract for outside legal services defending discrimination."
December 18, 2012
Out NFL Player Carl Nassib Makes Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Final Roster
Nassib made history last year when he came out as gay in a post on his Instagram during Pride month.
September 7, 2022
GOP Suddenly Takes Its Antigay Crusade to Congress
A House committee is using the defense bill to pass "religious exemptions" for federal contractors.
April 29, 2016