How pro-LGBTQ+ is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice president pick? His record speaks for itself
The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.
August 7, 2024
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Gay hate-crime survivor becomes police officer in Georgia
Brandon White was attacked for his sexual orientation. Now he's working in public safety.
February 6, 2024
Wyoming Parole Board rejects commuting prison sentence for one of Matthew Shepard’s killers (exclusive)
Russell Henderson, one of two men convicted of the heinous hate crime, tried to have his double life sentence shortened.
September 18, 2024
Mother of slain transgender teen Pauly Likens urges expansion of Pennsylvania hate-crimes law
The state has a hate-crimes law, but it does not cover crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.
November 22, 2024
Matt Shepard's Parents Snub AG Barr: We Won't 'Kowtow to Hypocrisy'
It's "hypocritical" for Barr to celebrate the hate-crimes law named for their son while supporting discrimination, Judy and Dennis Shepard said.
October 16, 2019
Missouri Man Who Lured and Shot a Gay Teen Sentenced to 21 Years
The 16-year-old boy attempted to walk away from the man before he was shot eight times in cold blood.
April 21, 2023
Judy Shepard more than deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom for what she's done to protect LGBTQ+ lives
Judy took on all of our anger, sadness, fear, and hope after losing the hope in her life.
May 3, 2024
Coming Out? Here Are Some Resources to Help
“The most powerful act of resistance as an LGBTQ+ person is to live our life loudly in a world that tells us to be quiet,” says HRC President Kelley Robinson.
October 11, 2023
The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far
From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.
December 23, 2024
FBI Shows Gay Bashing Increase in 2006
Hate crimes against gays made up 16% of total documented hate crimes across the United States in 2006, up from 14% in 2005, the FBI reported Monday.
November 20, 2007
Maryland Man Faces Charges In Possible Hate Crime
A gender-variant victim was stabbed after sex.
September 6, 2012
Matthew Shepard's Parents Won't Be a 'Photo Op' to Hide Trump's Hate
Judy and Dennis Shepard reflect on the 10th anniversary of the hate-crimes law bearing their son's name, which is the subject of a new Oxygen special.
October 19, 2019
Kennedy, Smith reintroduce hate-crimes bill
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act was reintroduced Thursday in the U.S. Senate, making this the fifth consecutive Congress to consider a hate-crimes bill.
April 13, 2007
Clergy from all 50 states gather in D.C. to support gay rights
Bishop Carlton Pearson of Tulsa, Okla., led hundreds of clergy members from all 50 states in a rally Tuesday urging Congress to pass the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007.
April 19, 2007
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's LGBTQ+ Record: Positive With Some Exceptions
Feinstein announced Tuesday that she won't seek reelection. Here'a a look at her record in San Francisco and the Senate.
February 14, 2023
Who Is Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Antigay, Trump-Loving, Mike Johnson Supporter?
She told a reporter to "shut up" during a press conference Wednesday.
October 26, 2023
