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Intersectionality Takes Center Stage at Human Rights Campaign Convention

Leaders and activists united in a compelling dialogue, paving a path of unity and understanding ahead of the HRC National Dinner.

Transgender Montana Legislator Zooey Zephyr Unsilenced and Unyielding at Equality Convention

Fresh from a controversial legislative session, Zooey Zephyr discusses her commitment to advocacy and representation at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Convention.

WATCH: Joe Biden Compares Selma and Stonewall, Disses Ben Carson

In a speech to the HRC, Biden discusses the unity of all civil rights movements and shakes his head at Carson's 'ridiculous assertion' that being gay is a choice.

7 Things Ted Kennedy Would Say to Pass ENDA

Though he did not live to see its passage, the late senator championed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act for decades. Here are seven quotes from Kennedy that reflect his work and passion.

Tim Walz slams GOP for restricting freedoms: 'Rights don’t work like pie. There’s enough for everybody'

The governor and VP nominee made the comments during a meeting of the LGBTQ+ Caucus at the DNC in Chicago.

Disney shareholders vote overwhelmingly to continue in Human Rights Campaign index

An anti-LGBTQ+ group had urged the company to pull out of the "woke" index.

More History Made: First Out Trans Person Addresses Dem Convention

Sarah McBride, the national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, talks to Dems about her support for Hillary Clinton.

Tim Walz to honor LGBTQ+ community at Human Rights Campaign National Dinner (exclusive)

Kamala Harris’s running mate will continue his LGBTQ+ advocacy with keynote address at the highly-anticipated event.

Hillary Clinton Lays Out Her Vision, Blasts Donald Trump's

The line of the night: “A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.”

Letters to President-elect Obama: Peter Tatchell

Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.

WATCH Ad Makes Republican Case for Marriage Equality

During the Republican convention, a TV ad with San Diego's mayor will highlight why the party should embrace marriage rights for same-sex couples.

Exclusive: LGBTQ+ rights to take center stage at DNC tonight

HRC President Kelley Robinson added to speaker lineup ahead of Pete Buttigieg and Jared Polis.

McCain Slyly Refers to Gays in GOP Acceptance Speech

For anyone still wondering, on the left or the right, where John McCain now stands on two of the most divisive social issues of our time -- abortion and gay rights -- the Arizona senator made his beliefs clear as he accepted the Republican Party's nomination for president Thursday night in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Here is how the Human Rights Campaign will be queering the Democratic National Convention

The LGBTQ+ organization will highlight support for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.

HRC's Kelley Robinson to DNC: We fight for LGBTQ+ freedom “without exception”

Robinson delivered a stirring speech on a day that spotlighted LGBTQ+ rights.

It's Unanimous: Platform Committee Includes Marriage

The Platform Committee unanimously approved language supporting marriage equality and other items, with the addition of an amendment about equal treatment of LGBT Americans in immigration and naturalization.

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Republican Convention Ends With Doom, Gloom, and Lies From Trump

Prominent homophobes such as Ben Carson and Franklin Graham also addressed the gathering.

Out Senate Candidate Jim Gray Is in a Lonely Fight With Rand Paul

Democrats nominated an out gay man to run against Rand Paul in Kentucky, but he's fighting without the complete support of LGBT groups.