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Scott Bessent’s mortgage history undercuts Trump’s case to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook

The gay MAGA treasury secretary also listed two homes as primary residences on mortgage documents.

Texas LGBTQ+ business group had to relocate event because of Trump DEI executive order (exclusive)

The Federal Reserve Bank of Houston said it could no longer allow the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to hold a major event at the site.

Frank: Maybe Government Should Fire AIG Execs

Following reports that bailout recipient American International Group plans to pay out $165 million in employee bonuses, Rep. Barney Frank threatened to fire those receiving bonuses.

Why Every City Needs an LGBT Job Fair

Finding and keeping work remains perilous for many LGBT people. But an event in one of the nation's biggest cities is helping queer folks find employment and climb the ladder.

Chipotle to Papa John's: 60 Corps That Improved LGBTQ Policies in 2020

The Human Rights Campaign released its Corporate Equality Index, and dozens of businesses nabbed perfect scores for the first time.

At 25, Jonathan Herzog Is Trying to Unseat a Congressional Icon

Activist Adam Eli speaks with gay congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog, who hopes to defeat Jerrold Nadler.

Reading the Far Right: Turning on Trump and Being Gay's Still a Sin

Some in the wingnut brigade are disillusioned with Trump, while others blame national health care for the Holocaust.

Artist Spotlight Wes Hempel

Sometimes-wicked appropriations from such disparate sources as neoclassical history painting and the Dutch golden age root Hempel's art in a revised history.

Woman Charged With Falsely Accusing Astronaut Wife of Space Hacking

Summer Worden has been indicted regarding statements issued to federal authorities.

Scott Bessent, Trump's gay treasury secretary, is out of the running for Fed chair

Donald Trump explain why in a recent interview.

Gay Man Sues Canada Over Sperm Donation Restrictions

He says the current restrictions on queer men from donating sperm in Canada is discrimination.

LGBTQ+ Migrants Caught in Deadliest Border Crossing Ever

A Texas sheriff says he finds the bodies of migrants almost every day, and 2022 could be the deadliest year yet for migrants crossing the southern U.S. border.

A Broader Bully Pulpit

As Congress grapples with solutions for a faltering economy, Barney Frank sits at the center of power.

HRC Blasts FDA's Revised Blood Ban

Civil rights groups say the FDA's new guidelines are 'unacceptable' for retaining restrictions on blood donations by sexually active gay and bisexual men. And for transgender donors, there's also a change in the works.

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By Not Calling Out Pence's Homophobia, Kaine Misses Millennial Moment

Tim Kaine failed to confront Mike Pence on his "license to discriminate" law.

Great Expectations

Gay power in the age of Obama: Will this president -- and his appointees -- make equal rights part of this nation's recovery?

Kerry's plan for gay America

An estimated 4 million gay and lesbian voters could determine the outcome of perhaps the closest presidential race in U.S. history. In an exclusive interview, John Kerry makes his case for the gay vote

Mpox Is Almost Gone in the US, Leaving Lessons & Mysteries Behind

More than 300,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the virus, including 23 who died.