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Kamala Harris celebrates Irish prime minister and his husband at St. Patrick’s Day event

The vice president and second gentleman welcomed Leo Varadkar and Matthew Barrett to the Naval Observatory to celebrate the friendship between Ireland and the United States.

Op-ed: Why ENDA Doesn't Cut It for the ACLU

When given the opportunity to discriminate against LGBT workers, the ACLU says, too many employers will take it.

Judge: No Excuse for Catholic School's Antigay Discrimination

A Massachusetts Catholic school violated state law when it withdrew a job offer to a man in a same-sex marriage, a judge rules.

Colorado judge blasts MAGA election denier Tina Peters during sentencing: ‘You are a charlatan’

The judge did not hold back, and the internet thanked him.

Gay Irish Prime Minister Welcomed at White House for St. Patrick’s Day

The leader and his partner had earlier met with Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband.

Leo Varadkar, Ireland's Gay Prime Minister, Resigns

Varadkar's orientation has been a nonissue, but housing shortages and other problems eroded support for his party. 

More of You Could Be Fired for Getting Married

Necessary But Dangerous: If the Supreme Court rules in our favor, not all of the effects will be positive. The Advocate explores those possibilities in a special series.

Matthew Shepard’s Parents Have Harsh Words for Amy Coney Barrett

"People are people, and I would hate to think that you would reject one of your children because they happen to be gay," Judy Shepard said.

Is Judy Shepards Book Homophobic

A summer reading program has rejected the book.

Iceland Trolled Mike Pence By Greeting Him With Rainbow Flags

Iceland's president and first lady were wearing rainbow bracelets for their meeting with anti-LGBTQ Pence. 

Ireland's Gay PM to Mike Pence: 'We Are All God's Children'

Leo Varadkar brought his partner to the home of the notoriously anti-LGBTQ vice president -- and he gave a speech praising diversity.

Cold War: The Catholic Church and LGBTQ+ Believers

This year, the Vatican continued its mixed messages about queer equality and dignity. Is our patience worn thin?

The Whole World Is Watching

The media spotlight turned to California last week as the first marriages were performed. Although for the most part it was a rare glimpse at the human angle of our battle, sometimes their silence spoke louder than words

Report: One-Third of Trump's Judicial Picks Are Anti-LGBT

Plus they're getting confirmed with record speed, says a new report from Lambda Legal.

Trump-Appointed Judges Find Conversion Therapy Bans Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court blocked enforcement of two Florida laws banning use of the practice on minors, saying they violate free speech rights, with Trump judges in the majority.

Seat Filler: NYC Theater Guide for March 2012

Our man on the New York theater scene covers Denis O'Hare's solo epic, the return of Carrie, the latest Edward Albee revival, an all-male Romeo and Juliet, and much more.

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More Than 50 of Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Moms

Our community's out moms could use some more visibility — and a big thank you too.

PHOTOS: Broadway Bares a Burlesque for Every Month

The 24th season of Broadway Bares kicked off with Winter Burlesque, raising big bucks for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.