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Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

She told The Advocate about how she sees her role as somebody representing so many who don’t often see themselves in power.

'Death by bullying' — teen’s suicide finding elicits anger and sadness among Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ community

In the wake of the medical examiner's report, queer Oklahomans have called out the bullying Nex Benedict endured. “Even if it is a suicide, it’s still by bullying,” one person said.

Google Doodle Honors Barbara May Cameron, Lesbian Native American Activist

It would have been the activist's 69th birthday.

These Native-American Tribes Are Pioneering Marriage Equality

The Puyallup Tribe is the latest to join a growing list of Native-American tribes legalizing same-sex marriage, many in states that have banned it.

Gay Native American Sharice Davids Heading to Congress

In a history-making win, Davids unseated Republican incumbent Kevin Yoder in Kansas.  

Wash. Native American Tribe Recognizes Marriage Equality

The Colville Tribal Council voted Thursday to recognize same-sex marriages among members of its tribe.

Eight LGBT Native Americans You Should Know

Native American Heritage Month is a great time to remember we are everywhere.

Gay Native American Sharice Davids Reelected to U.S. House

Davids was the first gay Native American in Congress and is the only Democrat in Kansas's congressional delegation.

Native American Tribe in Oklahoma Approves Same-Sex Marriage

This week's vote allows the Osage Nation's judicial branch to issue marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples, according to Reuters.

Gay Okla. Couple Legally Married by Native American Tribe

Even though Oklahoma forbids same-sex marriage, members of Native American tribes are not beholden to state law.

Michigan Native American Tribe Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians tribe in Michigan performs their first same-sex marriage ceremony.

Google Honored Two-Spirit Leader for Native American Heritage Month

The late We:wa of the Zuni people is remembered as a spiritual leader who helped popularize indigenous art and who stood up to the U.S. government as settlers approached Zuni land.

Native American Drag Star Lady Shug Is More Than Glamour

This indigenous advocate has their sights set on more than pageants or shows.

GOP Official Out After 'Reservation' Comment on Gay Native American

A Kansas Republican said congressional candidate Sharice Davids  "will be sent back packing to the reservation."

Sharice Davids Could Be America's First Out Native American Rep.

Davids, a mixed martial arts fighter, won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, and will compete against an anti-LGBTQ Republican incumbent.

Two-Spirit Native American, Acey D. Morrison, Killed in South Dakota

Morrison, who was shot to death in Rapid City, is being remembered as a "kindhearted, down to earth, joyous, respectful, and loving soul."

American Indian/Alaskan Native LGBTQ+ Youth Face High Suicide Risk

The Trevor Project has released a new research brief for Native American Heritage Month.

Saving Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Youth

Friday is Native American Heritage Day -- protecting queer Native young people must be part of the conversation.

Roy Moore Uses Racist Terms, Decries 'Sodomy'

Moore used offensive terms for Native Americans and Asian-Americans at a Sunday rally.

Evangelical Lutheran Church Elects First Openly Gay Bishop

Guy Erwin is also the denomination's first Native American bishop.