New ‘Rainbow Revolutionaries’ tour reveals Boston’s LGBTQ+ history
The special Pride Month tour visits historic sites and promises to reveal the secrets of famed artists, actors, and one Revolutionary War hero.
May 27, 2024
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Mississippi Elects Fabian Nelson as First Out LGBTQ+ State Legislator
Nelson had won the Democratic primary and had no opposition in Tuesday's general election. But now his election to the Mississippi House is official.
November 7, 2023
Louisiana is the only state that's never had an out LGBTQ+ state legislator. Here's why
Queer statehouse candidates in Louisiana say running for office was 'traumatic.'
March 5, 2024
Jabari Brisport Becomes New York's First Black LGBTQ+ State Legislator
A progressive, Brisport will represent Brooklyn in the state Senate.
November 3, 2020
Two Americas for queer people: HRC report finds stark differences in LGBTQ+ rights at the state level
It was the worst year ever for anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation, but there were some significant victories.
January 30, 2024
Tennessee Adds Three More Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws to Its Books
The state leads the nation in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, "making it increasingly hostile and unlivable" for LGBTQ+ people, says the Human Rights Campaign.
May 19, 2023
10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023
2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.
December 31, 2023
The 10 states that have passed the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws this year — and how locals are fighting back
The states are predictably very red.
November 7, 2025
Richmond Maintains Perfect Score in LGBTQ+ City Ranking
Amid increasing state-level anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Richmond set a high standard for municipal equality, scoring 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index.
December 2, 2023
These are the 5 states with the smallest amount of LGBTQ+ people
The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
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December 4, 2024
A father emotionally defends his transgender son against Missouri lawmakers
"It's actually surprisingly easy to be a parent to a trans kid," Rabbi Daniel Bogard told Missouri legislators. "The only hard part we have experienced is you all."
January 19, 2024
Protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families in the second Trump presidency
Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families
February 11, 2025
79% of American workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws impact where they move: report
As 4 out of 5 U.S. workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws affects where they relocate, inclusion is just "smart business practice," according to a new study by nonprofit Out & Equal.
March 27, 2024
The Rainbow Wave Could Wash Over Red States
LGBTQ candidates are not just running for Congress and governorships -- they could remake legislatures in some of the most conservative states.
November 5, 2018
Record Number of Anti-Trans Bills Introduced in States This Year
Most of them seek to keep trans girls and women off of female sports teams or prevent trans youth from receiving gender-affirming medical care.
March 12, 2021
Protecting the Right to Vote: The Only Way to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Rights
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day we must fight for the right to vote -- again.
January 17, 2022
California to Have 10 Percent LGBTQ+ Membership in Legislature
The Golden State will be the first in the nation with proportional representation.
November 10, 2022
LGBTQ+ Candidates to Watch in the Upcoming Election
The November election isn't just about defeating Trump and flipping the U.S. Senate. It's a chance to diversify all levels of government.
August 21, 2020
LGBTQ+ Professionals Fear New Laws Could Jeopardize Their Careers: Report
As many queer people escape GOP-led state legislatures passing anti-LGBTQ+ bills, a new report indicates LGBTQ+ professionals worry about what their professional life holds.
June 2, 2023
35 Bisexual Politicians You Should Know
We highlight bisexual state and federal legislators for Bi Visibility Day.
September 23, 2023
Number of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials at Record High — But Many More Needed
LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.
June 8, 2023