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Marginalized Legislator? You’re Expelled!

Are recent racist and transphobic moves by state legislatures in Montana, Tennessee and Nebraska a trend?

Tennessee Worse Than Texas? Rep. Gloria Johnson on Her State’s Spiral

Once given a closet as an office by GOP leadership, and with a target still on her back, Johnson refuses to stop fighting for what's right.

Reflections of a Trans Minister on What’s Happening in Nashville

"Representative democracy can only work if we allow it to provide a platform for the voiceless — including youth who are often ignored due to their ineligibility to vote."

Clarence Thomas Is Just a Regular Guy Who Loves RVs and Walmart

Two Black Tennessee representatives bravely challenge white supremacy and gun nuts, while a Supreme Court justice worships at the altar of prejudice and corruption.

Tennessee Close to Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Legislators have passed a bill and sent it to Gov. Bill Lee (pictured), and they're also moving toward restrictions on drag shows.

The New York Times Parrots GOP Lies About LGBTQ+ Youth

We now have two columnists, including a gay staffer, suggesting transphobia is legitimate.

Dolly, Why Feature Transphobe Kid Rock on Your New Album?

Dolly Parton is all about love, but by singing with the hateful Kid Rock, she’s shown us how much love she has for us.

Hillary Clinton announces national LGBT steering committee

Hillary Clinton's campaign announced today the formation of "LGBT Americans for Hillary"--a national steering committee made up of more than 65 LGBT leaders (full list included below), all of whom have personally endorsed Clinton for president.

Names of Sam Nordquist, Jiggly Caliente, Lady Chablis, and more added to Stonewall Wall of Honor

This year's honorees are all transgender at a time of trans erasure.

Anderson Cooper Set to Work on Vanderbilt Family Series for Amazon

Cooper will executive produce the series.

Rosie Is Honest, Heartbreaking in This Interview About Trump

The out comedian and actress spoke candidly to W about the bully-in-chief: "He was allowed with impunity to brutally assault me and my character for a decade."

Brothers in Jussie Smollett Case Express 'Tremendous Regret'

Abimbola and Olbinjo Osundairo say their actions negatively impacted hate-crime victims. 

By Morse code, town crier Mike Johnson says Lee Greenwood should replace Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl

Opinion: Turning Point’s “All-American Halftime Show” promises everything the Super Bowl isn’t: all white, straight, narrow-minded, and wildly out of tune, writes John Casey.

'Welcome to our annual convening of the gay Mafia': Equality PAC celebrates 10 years

The political fundraising organization promotes LGBTQ+ elected officials and held its annual gala last week. Here's what went down.

Two Men Detained in Jussie Smollett Case Have Been Released

Two men arrested at a Chicago airport as suspects in the Jussie Smollett attack were released without being charged. 

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Donald Trump Talks About Pulse, But He's Still Never Been There

The Republican presidential candidate attended an anti-LGBT rally held 10 miles from the memorial.

Dozens of Celebs to Take Stand Against Bullying on Spirit Day

GLAAD has announced a star-studded list of participants in the annual campaign, to take place Thursday.

LGBTQ Critics Assn. Nominations Favor International Films This Year

Entries from South Korea, France, and Spain are among the nominees.

'Parasite' Dominates LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Awards With Five Wins

The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced the winners of its annual awards Wednesday, honoring films including Parasite and Portrait of a Lady on Fire (pictured).

Where Disability Justice and LGBTQ Rights Intersect

How disabled queer and trans people of color are daring to imagine (and create) spaces where people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities have intrinsic value.