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Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Davante Lewis talks to The Advocate ahead of a vote to remove him from his vice chairman role on Louisiana's Public Service Commission — all for defending former HHS official Dr. Rachel Levine.

Hundreds of Patriot Front right-wing extremists march through Nashville

Residents and members of the community were terrified by the militaristic display.

Allison Russell speaks out after Tennessee Republicans' snub: 'Pretty blatant'

Instead of focusing on the "blatant" behavior of state Republicans, Allison Russell says "we need to motivate, encourage, and empower the voters in Tennessee to show up at the polls."

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.

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.

Nevada Senate OKs Marriage Equality, Senator Comes Out

Nevada's state Senate approvex the first step in overturning its same-sex marriage ban, and a senator comes out.

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."

​Montana House Speaker Silences Transgender Lawmaker Before Passing Anti-Trans Bill

Zooey Zephyr was also misgendered by some of her GOP colleagues after comments she made against a bill restricting gender-affirming care.

WATCH: How 7 Feet of Gay Blood Became Political Art

Blood Mirror by Jordan Eagles is a 7-foot-tall sculpture designed as a protest to the FDA's discriminatory blood donation policy.

Revenge of the nerds

Alpha males have left the building: Daughtry and Ace are gone, Hicks and Yamin live on.

60 Photos of Your Favorite Celebs Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth at GLSEN Respect Awards

Luminaries from politics, show business, and more turned out to honor Idina Menzel, Justin David Sullivan, Freedom to Learn, and Daniel Hadi.

Elon Musk’s comments about his trans daughter prove why she doesn’t speak to him

Musk claimed that his transgender daughter is "dead" to him, simply because she transitioned.

Felicity Jones's Ruth Bader Ginsburg Battles Gender Discrimination

In an exclusive clip from On the Basis of Sex, Jones's Ruth Bader Ginsburg preps to challenge and change the way gender is viewed in the courts.

Milwaukee Celebrates HIV Activist Ronnie Grace During Cancer Battle

Grace, a longtime HIV educator and LGBTQ+ advocate, is being treated for stage 4 liver and bile cancer.

WATCH: Get Schooled By Dear White People

The politically charged film, which centers on a gay black college student, is scheduled for release October 17.

41 Photos of Drag Isn’t Dangerous Fundraiser That Raised the Big Bucks for LGBTQ+ Rights

Organizers say the event, which continues to bring in money, raised more than $560,000.