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Notorious anti-LGBTQ+ New York Archbishop Dolan retires — here are his worst moments

Cardinal Timothy Dolan had a long record of homophobia and transphobia. His successor, Ronald Hicks, has a mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues, but some Catholic activists are hopeful.

How this Minnesota city redefined LGBTQ+ rights 50 years ago

On December 30, 1975, Minneapolis became the first city to adopt this trans-inclusive policy.

Rob Reiner deserves a place in queer TV history for Mike 'Meathead' Stivic in 'All in the Family'

Opinion: Reiner played the liberal conscience of All in the Family, and the character remains a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and fighting for what’s right.

Rob Reiner, filmmaker and marriage equality advocate, and wife Michele dead in apparent homicide

Rob Reiner cofounded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which led the fight against California's Prop. 8.

The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race is going to be an LGBTQ+ ally

Here are Jasmine Crockett's and James Talarico's track records on LGBTQ+ issues.

Scott Wiener, running to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, endorsed by HRC, Victory Fund, and more

"Scott Wiener will be a champion in Congress,” HRC President Kelley Robinson said.

The next out member of Congress may be a gay man from Utah

Derek Kitchen, a former Utah state senator, Salt Lake City Council member, and Biden administration official, is seeking the Democratic nomination in a newly drawn U.S. House district.

Lavender marriages: What queer unions and relationships can teach us about love and safety

Historically, lavender marriages refer to unions — often between two consenting LGBT+ individuals — formed as a way of concealing same-sex attraction in a society where being openly queer could mean social ostracism, career ruin or even criminalization.

Gay 'Boots' star Miles Heizer says he's in the Out100 for playing 'a bald teenager on TV'

"There are people on this list that have dedicated their lives to advocating and fighting for our community," Heizer said at the Out100 gala.

Susan Powter says she's a 'huge lesbian,' gives her biggest bit of dating advice

1990s fitness icon Susan Powter is now a "total lesbian" having "great love affairs, many girlfriends, big fun."

All about anti-LGBTQ+ Republican Clay Higgins, the lone vote against Epstein files release

He's echoed Trump and Vance's lies about Haitian immigrants eating pets, among other things.

Pope Leo invites transgender women to Vatican lunch, but doesn't sit with them

Pope Leo is continuing Pope Francis' tradition of inviting transgender women to lunch, but not his tradition of sitting with them.

Jim Obergefell celebrates U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of Kim Davis’s marriage equality challenge

“I hope the Supreme Court halts further attempts by public officials to use their personal faith to deny others their civil and human rights,” the civil rights icon told The Advocate.

U.S. Supreme Court denies hearing in Kim Davis’s marriage equality challenge

The announcement came Monday morning.

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Nancy Pelosi, retiring from Congress, leaves a record as a champion of LGBTQ+ equality

Pelosi has been one of the leading advocates for the LGBTQ+ community.

Is marriage equality at risk? Understanding Kim Davis's Supreme Court appeal

The justices will meet privately this week to decide whether they will hear the former Kentucky clerk's latest appeal.

Gay Republican John Reid loses Virginia lieutenant governor race after scandal-marred campaign

His Democratic opponent, Ghazala Hashmi, made history as the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office in the U.S.

Dick Cheney, former Republican vice president and supporter of marriage equality, is dead

Cheney held very conservative beliefs and was a war hawk, but he did not back a constitutional ban on marriage equality.

Jim Obergefell warns, ‘People should be concerned’ about Supreme Court considering marriage equality case

The justices will meet on Friday to consider whether to grant Kim Davis a hearing on her challenge to marriage equality.

Gavin Newsom accidentally crashes wedding of 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' stars

Haley Drexler and Pilar Dizon were posing for wedding photos outside San Francisco City Hall when Gavin Newsom happened to walk by.

Nancy Mace, who often touted her vote for marriage equality, now says, ‘Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve’

“As the loudest and proudest transphobe in Congress, Nancy Mace will never stop pointing out the fact that there are only TWO genders,” her campaign spokesperson told The Advocate.