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Remembering Frank Kameny: Here's why he was a gay rights pioneer

Kameny sued the federal government after he was fired for being gay, picketed the White House, and did much more to advance the movement. Here's what you need to know about the queer rights icon.

We elect presidents that reflect who we are, and in Trump, America proves to be inherently selfish

When considering a candidate, we have always voted for our self-interests and character too, one that matched how we felt about ourselves and what we aspire to be, writes John Casey.

How the FBI Investigated Suspected Lesbians in Nuclear Weapons Project

Robert Oppenheimer's story isn't the only one to come out about workers at the Manhattan Project.

At Prayer Breakfast, Obama Condemns 'Twisted' Antigay Religion

The president condemned 'twisted' religion that harms gay people.

Op-ed: Mr. President, Don't Add Exemptions

While the executive order announced by the Obama administration is a great step, the next hurdle is quite clear.

What it’s like to meet the next president of the United States

There is no doubt in my mind,and in many others' where Kamala Harris will be at noon on January 20, 2025, writes John Casey.


Head of Boy Scouts Apologizes for Donald Trump's Inappropriate Jambore

The Boy Scouts of America finally apologizes for Trump's self-congratulatory political speech to a group of young men.

Confederate or not? Army bases revert to names of rebels but supposedly honor others

Military Times has dubbed this "a workaround" of a law against naming bases for Confederates.

History in the Making

In the 1950s, Frank Kameny was fired from his job in the Army Map Service for "sexual perversion." Now he's watching an openly gay man run the very office once responsible for scrubbing gays from the government.

Trump limits American Bar Association's input on judicial nominees; LGBTQ+ groups say it'll undermine quality

"This is a continuation of the administration's attack on the rule of law," says Andrew Ortiz of the Transgender Law Center.

Trump Sows Chaos in Debate, Refuses to Condemn White Supremacists

Joe Biden generally remained calm and focused, while moderator Chris Wallace had a hard time reining Trump in.

Dump Kamala Harris Because... Her Voice Is Nasal?

Some say Harris is bad for Biden, but they just can't really articulate why. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton's ears are ringing.

How Gay Were America's Presidents? A Ranking

Pete Buttigieg said gay men have already occupied the West Wing. Looking at these presidential facts, we'd have to agree.

An Asian Antigay Bill Could Have Global Repercussions

Why you need to know and care about the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

For Presidents' Day, 10 political movies and TV shows to give us hope in a trying time

These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.

The 11 Most Significant Presidents for LGBT Americans

It really does matter who's president, as evidenced by the actions of these men.

20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world

Remember our rich history — it goes way back.