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Legendary actor, activist, and ally Robert Redford dies at 89

The Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid actor who made his name with classic good looks will be remembered for his lifelong commitment to furthering environmental and human rights causes.

Gay, Bi, Trans, and Ecosexual?

Ecosexual activists say that finding eroticism in nature can help save the earth.

Former Lambda Legal Lawyer David Buckel Dies After Self-Immolation

Buckel, an advocate for marriage equality and LGBT youth, left a note protesting environmental destruction.

Poppers Cause AIDS, the Environment Makes Boys Trans, Says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

A member of the famous Kennedy dynasty, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., continues to peddle falsehoods and conspiracy theories.

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35 Bisexual Politicians You Should Know

We highlight bisexual state and federal legislators for Bi Visibility Day.

Vegan Group Says "Chemical Pollutants" Make People Gay and Trans

Other vegans are denouncing the remarks.

Drag queen featured in anti-trans attack ad against Kamala Harris considers suing Trump campaign

Pattie Gonia says that the Republican former president’s campaign used her likeness without permission.

GLBT History Month: 31 Days, 31 Heroes

October is GLBT History Month, a national celebration of queer culture through the ages. To remind people of our achievements, the Equality Forum has honored a hero for every day of the month. Who made the list?

Meet the LGBT Candidates of 2016: Orlando's Beth Tuura

In this first part of a series, we get acquainted with an aspiring member of Florida's conservative state House, a woman who hopes to represent the district that is home to the Pulse nightclub.

Trump and Cruz About to Kiss — on Progressive Group's Billboard

Planting Peace counters the anti-LGBT Republican platform with a message that "love trumps hate."

Gerry Studds, first openly gay congressman, dies

Former congressman Gerry Studds, who became the first openly gay member of Congress when his homosexuality was exposed during a teenage-page sex scandal, died early Saturday. He was 69.

Liz Cheney Ousted from Congress, Leaves Mixed Record on LGBTQ+ Issues

Cheney lost Tuesday's Republican primary for the U.S. House seat from Wyoming to a Trump-backed candidate.

Here's the Letter I Wish I Sent to My Worried Parents When I Came Out

While a lot of people write a letter to their younger self on National Coming Out Day, Carson Jones chose instead to write something he wished his parents had been able to read on the day he came out. 

Why Is PETA Paying for This Gay Man's First Date?

The controversy stemming from a matchmaking ad placed by a gay Indian man's mother may have a delicious conclusion. 

7 Queer Historic Images from Lesbian Photographers Bolette Berg and Marie Hoeg

Berg and Høeg lived life on their own terms, both as romantic partners in a time of little LGBTQ visibility and as business partners running a studio and publishing company.

Sen. Alan Simpson was way ahead of his party when it came to LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality

Opinion: The much beloved former Senator thought it was hypocritical of Republicans to fiddle around with social issues, writes John Casey.

Indigo Girls' Special Long Look: Together Is an Intimate Gift to Fans

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers deliver a one-of-a-kind experience, playing new songs and hits, and sharing stories behind the lyrics of their songbook in a rare special.