Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?
The chief scientist at the world’s most powerful telescope is also an out lesbian and mom of one.
May 4, 2024
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Bayard Rustin Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dr. Martin Luther King's key advisor receives highest civilian honor 25 years after his death.
August 8, 2013
Bigot Rush Limbaugh Is an Insult to the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The newest recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom has a long history of spewing racism, homophobia, and misogyny -- just like the president who bestowed it.
February 6, 2020
Obama Surprises Biden With Presidential Medal of Freedom (Video)
Obama jokes about their "bromance" but says he is "forever bonded" with "brother" Biden.
January 12, 2017
Watch Ellen's Emotional Presidential Medal of Freedom Acceptance
Ellen DeGeneres shed tears while receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from President Obama today.
November 22, 2016
Megan Rapinoe Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom, Honors Griner
Megan Rapinoe offered support for detained basketball star Brittney Griner while receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House.
July 7, 2022
Ellen, Diana Ross Among Recipients of 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom
Trailblazers will get their due on November 22.
November 16, 2016
PHOTOS: Ride, Rustin Awarded Medal of Freedom
The gay pioneers were among 16 honorees awarded the highest civilian honor at the White House Wednesday.
November 21, 2013
Judy Shepard, Nancy Pelosi, and queer scientist Jane Rigby among Medal of Freedom honorees
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.
May 3, 2024
Judy Shepard more than deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom for what she's done to protect LGBTQ+ lives
Judy took on all of our anger, sadness, fear, and hope after losing the hope in her life.
May 3, 2024
Judy Shepard's Presidential Medal of Freedom hailed by LGBTQ+ rights groups 25 years after gay son’s murder
After the hate-fueled murder of her son, Matthew Shepard, more than two decades ago, she has advocated for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
May 6, 2024
Ellen's Oscar Selfie Named to Time's List of 100 Most Influential Photos
And she just got the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
November 30, 2016
Here are President Joe Biden's 15 queerest accomplishments
Biden leaves office as the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in history.
January 20, 2025
Phil Donahue, an unsung LGBTQ+ ally, who talked about being gay — and AIDS — when no one else would
During a time when so many of us felt desperately alone and unaccepted, Donahue made us feel like we were normal and we had a friend in him, writes John Casey.
August 19, 2024
Sen. Alan Simpson was way ahead of his party when it came to LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality
Opinion: The much beloved former Senator thought it was hypocritical of Republicans to fiddle around with social issues, writes John Casey.
March 14, 2025
Nancy Pelosi, perhaps the greatest LGBTQ+ ally in history, reflects on the meaning of Pride (exclusive)
For Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the LGBTQ+ community has been an intellectual, emotional, and political resource, she told The Advocate. She also understands the serious risks at stake for the community in this year’s election.
June 3, 2024
Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'
The tennis legend will be the first woman athlete to receive the award.
September 18, 2024
Who was Harvey Milk?
Harvey Milk's legacy is honored every May 22 as Harvey Milk Day. Here's a little bit about exactly who the iconic advocate for LGBTQ+ rights was.
May 22, 2024
Samuel and 'Mrs. Alito' are the new Clarence and Ginni Thomas
In a contest for Washington’s most reprehensible couple, it’s a close call.
May 29, 2024
Wyoming Parole Board rejects commuting prison sentence for one of Matthew Shepard’s killers (exclusive)
Russell Henderson, one of two men convicted of the heinous hate crime, tried to have his double life sentence shortened.
September 18, 2024
