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The Wow That Is Director Zackary Drucker

Drucker is telling the complex stories of trans women in a way that humanizes them and underscores a community that is anything but monolithic.

Mass. Now First in LGBT Business Opportunity

Gov. Charlie Baker has put Massachusetts in front of 49 other states in providing economic opportunity to LGBT-owned contractors and suppliers.

Sarah McBride's first bill just passed Congress & not one Republican voted against it

While some Republicans stage political stunts to erase her, the first out trans member of Congress is quietly reshaping economic opportunity, with bipartisan backing.

Who Is Fighting the Economic Oppression of LGBTQI+ People?

Having a decent livelihood and freedom from discrimination are human rights for all people.

The Power of the Queer Dollar

The global LGBTQ economy needs your attention and help. 

The LGBT Economy Is America’s Future

We have a lot more power than we think we do. Now's the time to use it.

Chinese Gays Have Grindr, But Little Else

Some hope the purchase of the gay hookup app by a Chinese company could be a turning point for equality.

Trump Should Care About LGBT People Being Bumped Off Census

He may not give a fig about our rights, but he does understand money, according to Justin Nelson and Chance Mitchell of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

A New York Bill Aims to Help LGBTQ Businesses Thrive

Backers say the legislation would assure that businesses owned by LGBTQ people, veterans, and disabled people have a chance to bid on state contracts.

Keeping the LGBTQ Community Financially Strong During COVID-19

Queer-owned businesses can get through this challenging time, the co-founders of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce tell us.

Bud Light Pledges $200k to Support LGBTQ+ Business Owners of Color

It comes weeks after the brand received fierce backlash over a partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House

Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.  

The Equality Act Is Missing One Big Thing

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is fighting to change the proposed LGBT legislation.

Yes, There Are Black Queers in Oregon and They Need Help

The former Portland black chapter of PFLAG, the only one of its kind in the nation, declares independence and sets a course toward racial justice.  

The High Cost of Not Being Open to All

The Cakeshop case could set a precedent for legalized discrimination. That would be a very expensive mistake by the Supreme Court.

Danica Roem to Speak at Democrats' LGBTQ Gala

Virginia delegate Roem will be the first openly transgender elected official to address a major party's gala.

Study Finds 24 Percent of Southern LGBTQ People Live in Poverty

Disparities found nationwide in number of poor LGBTQ people compared to their straight, cisgender counterparts.

Out Lawmaker Brian Sims Reveals His Next Move

Pennsylvania's first out state lawmaker announced today that he is running in the 2nd Congressional District primary race.