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Transgender Montana Legislator Zooey Zephyr Unsilenced and Unyielding at Equality Convention

Fresh from a controversial legislative session, Zooey Zephyr discusses her commitment to advocacy and representation at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Convention.

California Republicans Shift Stance on Abortion, Marriage-Equality

While Republicans in other states have increased their attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the party may broaden its tent in California.

Irish Could Vote on Marriage Equality Next Year

Marriage equality might be coming to Ireland, according to the nation's deputy prime minister.

Connecticut Rings In

Now that the Constitution State has become the third in the nation to extend marriage equality, what's next?

Undercover: 5 Lessons Taught at the NOM Youth Conference

An undercover gay blogger attended the National Organization for Marriage's annual conference for young people and was met with its view on pedophilia, hookup sites, and menstruating moms.

Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Joint Taxes by Mo. Same-Sex Couples

The Missouri Baptist Convention and other marriage equality opponents want to keep same-sex couples from filing joint tax returns.

Tim Walz slams GOP for restricting freedoms: 'Rights don’t work like pie. There’s enough for everybody'

The governor and VP nominee made the comments during a meeting of the LGBTQ+ Caucus at the DNC in Chicago.

Meet the Gay Libertarian Running for Vice President

Kerry McKennon, an out Texas Libertarian, believes his party offers a natural home for today’s most high-profile civil rights causes.

WATCH: Joe Biden Compares Selma and Stonewall, Disses Ben Carson

In a speech to the HRC, Biden discusses the unity of all civil rights movements and shakes his head at Carson's 'ridiculous assertion' that being gay is a choice.

Half of Americans Support Marriage Equality

A new Gallup poll finds that half of Americans believe same-sex marriages should be legally recognized, the second time a majority has supported the issue in a Gallup poll.

Calif. Congressional Democrats Back Marriage Equality for DNC Platform

The majority of California's Democratic Congress members announced Thursday that they had signed a letter urging the party's Platform Drafting Committee to adopt a plank supporting marriage equality at the convention in September.

WATCH Former President Clinton Advisor Says Obama Will Endorse Marriage Equality

A former adviser to President Clinton, Richard Socarides, told Michael Hastings, Michael Shure, and Tricia Rose on Current TV that he believes President Obama will come out in favor of marriage equality before August's Democratic National Convention.

Intersectionality Takes Center Stage at Human Rights Campaign Convention

Leaders and activists united in a compelling dialogue, paving a path of unity and understanding ahead of the HRC National Dinner.

Montana Court Dismisses Transgender Legislator Zooey Zephyr’s Lawsuit

State Rep. Zooey Zephyr had sued over being disciplined in the legislature after she called out GOP lawmakers for attacking gender-affirming care.

Harvey Milk Made History at the Democratic National Convention

The late gay activist's mention by Tim Kaine marked a milestone in the Democratic Party's embrace of LGBT equality.

For LGBT Rights, 2018 Will Be the Year of the Courts

Reversing a gloomy 2017, advances in equality are occurring around the globe.