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MAGA executive blames Richard Grenell, not homophobic speech, for Kennedy Center firing

Floyd Brown called homosexuality a “punishment” and said that Republican legislators are intimidated by gay staff members who live to work all day and have sex all night.

Chicago Cop Being Investigated for Calling Protester an Antigay Slur

The incident, captured on video, occured during a protest against racism and police brutality.

WATCH: Dan Savage Debates NOM's Brian Brown

NOM president Brian Brown keeps his promise to have a debate with gay columnist Dan Savage, the founder of the It Gets Better Project. And it's all caught on camera.

Sister of Gay Police Shooting Victim Isaiah Brown Speaks Out

Brown's sister, Yolanda, shows us that victims of police violence aren't statistics, they are fathers, brothers, friends, neighbors, lovers.

Poet Jericho Brown: This Country Doesn't See Black People as Human

The out poet says this nation has long seen certain groups as sub-human.

FRC Shooting Blamed on 'Hate Group' Label

The Family Research Council's Tony Perkins said the "hate" classification had given a "license" to the shooter, an accusation that the Southern Poverty Law Center called "outrageous."

A Passionate Plea for — and Against — Police at Pride

Two important New York voices on whether cops belong in our celebration.

Act Locally to End Anti-Black, Anti-LGBTQ Police Violence

Isaiah Brown didn't need to be shot 10 times by the people paid to protect him.

Election Day Produces LGBTQ+ Firsts Around the Nation

Tuesday saw the election of Detroit's first queer female City Council member, the reelection of trans woman Andrea Jenkins in Minneapolis, and other notable victories.

Happy Pride: What Do We Have to Be Proud of?

Racism remains rampant, including in our own community, writes Zaylore Stout.

The GOP Is Dying. The Only Way They Can Win Is by Cheating

Battling Republican-led voter suppression should be a rallying cry for every LGBTQ+ American.

Queer Bar Owner Shot At By Police After Giving First Aid to Protesters

Tim Lemuel and his staff were helping peaceful demonstrators when they were approached by police with guns drawn.

BLACK AS U R: A Powerful Look at Being Black & Queer in the BLM Era

Director Micheal Rice explores the intersectional lives of Black and Brown LGBTQ+ people who are struggling to find equality in their own communities in a time of great, radical upheaval.

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All LGBTQ+ People Should Stand in Solidarity With Black Athletes

Prominent Black athletes are standing up to systemic racism, homophobia, and transphobia. They need us in their corner.

'Hallowed Ground' Looks at Civil Rights Movement Through LGBTQ+ Lens

The documentary, a companion piece to Eyes on the Prize, incorporates many queer voices in examining the racial justice movement's past, present, and future.

Black LGBTQ+ Notables See Justice in Chauvin's Murder Convictions

LGBTQ+ activists welcomed the verdict, where the former police officer was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, but said more must be done.

The Legacy of George Floyd One Year After Police Killed Him

Have we made progress on equality and justice since Floyd was executed by an officer?

Chicago's Lesbian Mayor Lightfoot Condemns Looting, Gets Backlash

There was extensive unrest in the city, including vandalism and looting at businesses, Sunday night in the wake of a police shooting.

Anti-Trans School Restroom Policies Unconstitutional, Court Rules

In the case brought by Virginia student Gavin Grimm, the Fourth Circuit says such policies violate federal law and the U.S. Constitution.

Pride Media Stands With Black Lives Matter and the Right to Protest

The Advocate and its sibling publications vow to center and amplify Black voices. 

Two Patriot Front Members Charged With Defacing Washington Pride Mural

Men who were arrested last month in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, have been charged with crimes involving anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism in neighboring Washington.