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New congressional resolution would make June 26 'Equality Day' celebrating LGBTQ+ victories

A new resolution would designate June 26 as “Equality Day," marking the anniversary of three historic LGBTQ+ Supreme Court victories.

Equality Day: Why Is June 26 Momentous for LGBTQ+ Rights

The day has traditionally been a good one for queer rights!

A Latter-Day Shift on LGBT Equality?

After years of being one of the leading forces against marriage equality, the Mormon Church has been less active recently, and the LGBT movement has benefited.

On Valentine's Day, Japanese Couples Sue for Marriage Equality

Couples are fighting for love in the socially conservative island nation.

Why June 26 Is a Momentous Day for LGBT Equality

With today's Arkansas ruling, there have now been five pro-equality Supreme Court decisions issued on this date.

17 Tweets Advocating for Equality on Human Rights Day

Today, the world recommits to the promise that "all human beings are born free and equal."

See Why Advocates Are Encouraged by Day in Court

Attorneys Mary Bonauto and Douglas Hallward-Driemeier see reason for optimism.

Equality House Gets Makeover for Transgender Day of Remembrance

The home, located across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church, has adopted the colors of the transgender flag in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Nico Tortorella Helps Raise Funds for Equality on Stonewall Day

The Stonewall Day Ambassador doesn't want to hear any excuses for not checking your white privilege or not knowing your queer history. 

The Equality Act Is Personal for One Day at a Time's Justina Machado

The actress urges everyone to get involved in the proposed anti-discrimination bill.

Op-ed: This Valentine’s Day, Everyone Deserves an Equal Chance

Olympic medalist Ji Wallace talks about the Olympics, his boyfriend, and why he's now joining The Stigma Project and HRC to empower others with HIV.

Let's Name June 26 as 'LGBT Equality Day'

Out Wisconsin senator Baldwin (right) and Washington congresswoman DelBene make the case for an official day in our honor.

On Equal Pay Day, Inequity Persists for Women, Including LGBTQ+ Ones

President Joe Biden is calling for action to close the pay gap.

5 Issues Remind Us Why We Need Women's Equality Day

Progress is still needed to asure women's equality -- so let's celebrate by working to move the needle.

WATCH: Australian PM Wants Marriage Equality In 100 Days

Kevin Rudd, Australia's incumbent prime minister, promised a conscience vote on marriage equality within the first 100 days of his next parliamentary term if he's reelected.