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Human Rights Campaign initiative strives to overcome HIV stigma

A groundbreaking new cohort of participants will soon travel to the nation’s capital to tackle shame and mental health challenges associated with HIV.

Malcolm Kenyatta on breaking barriers and making Pennsylvania Black queer history

The state lawmaker discussed his vision for the auditor general position in the state, advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, and the impact of diverse representation in politics.

DOJ Makes Same-Sex Spousal Benefits Official

Attorney General Eric Holder today formalized the new policy, which will see the U.S. Department of Justice grant broad recognition to legally married same-sex couples.

War of Words Escalates Between N.C. Gov. and A.G.

Republican Gov. Pat McCrory signed North Carolina's anti-LGBT HB 2, while his attorney general — Democrat Roy Cooper — said he refuses to defend a challenge against its constitutionality. 

Months after election, gay House candidate Evan Low will be on November ballot. Here's what happened

Low, currently a member of the California Assembly, is running for a U.S. House seat from Silicon Valley.

Open for Business

While the initial generation of gay activism was ignited in the streets, the up-and-coming set of business students are sharpening the skills needed to propel the movement further

Media Matters Sues Far-Right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

In a pivotal legal battle over free speech, Media Matters confronts Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in federal court, alleging unconstitutional retaliation in response to their reporting on social media platform X.

Kamala Harris Single-Handedly Changed the Course of LGBTQ History

The presidential candidate nearly lost the race for California attorney general in 2010. Her narrow victory enabled marriage equality to advance.

UNC Board Wants N.C. A.G. to Pay Legal Fees to Fight HB 2

The University of North Carolina system has hired three attorneys to defend it in lawsuits over HB 2 and it hoping the attorney general's office will cover all legal fees for the institution.

LISTEN AND READ FOR YOURSELF: Audio and Transcript of Prop. 8 Hearing

The complete audio and transcript of today's hearing has been released.

Laverne Cox, Billy Porter, Chely Wright Join Global Equality Concert

Grammy-winning headliners Sting and Patti LuPone will be in good company at Uprising of Love, a benefit including a script by Dustin Lance Black.

Trump Offers Yet Another 'License to Discriminate' Order

On the National Day of Prayer, he establishes a new faith-based initiative that's bound to be bad news for LGBT people.

Sting and Patti LuPone to Headline Concert for Global Equality

The Grammy winners will perform at Uprising of Love, a benefit that includes a script by Dustin Lance Black.

Jane Lynch to Host Concert for Global Equality

The Emmy-winning Glee star will join headliners Sting and Patti LuPone at Uprising of Love, a benefit featuring Laverne Cox, Billy Porter, and Chely Wright.