Here's Why Coco Gauff Thanked Tennis Legend Billie Jean King After U.S. Open Win
Gauff gave a shout out to the lesbian icon after receiving her $3 million check.
September 11, 2023
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Benedict Cumberbatch Takes a Stand for Pay Equity
Cumberbatch says male actors should turn down roles if their female costars aren't paid equally.
May 14, 2018
Megan Rapinoe Stands Up for Equal Pay and Trans Athletes
Appearing at the White House and before Congress, the out athlete called for gender equity in pay and said women's sports are not "spontaneously combusting" due to trans inclusion.
March 26, 2021
For Women, Discrimination Is Compounding
Despite what Chris Christie thinks, securing pay equity for women isn't unfriendly to business — but it is hostile to women, says Beth Shipp, the executive director of LPAC, the lesbian super PAC.Â
May 9, 2016
Brian Sims Is Making Women's Rights His Fight
Brian Sims, Pennsylvania's first out state legislator and current candidate for Congress, doesn't understand why all gay and bi men aren't advocating for reproductive rights and pay equity.
December 7, 2015
Google Refuses Transparency on Gender Pay Gap Amidst Dept. of Labor Accusations
The tech giant has refused for a second year in a row to release data about any inequity in its pay practices.
April 16, 2017
When White Stars Use Their Privilege for Good
Octavia Spencer was near tears describing how her friend, Jessica Chastain, worked to ensure pay parity for the two actresses.
January 26, 2018
Donald Trump Goes on Rant Blaming Megan Rapinoe for World Cup Exit
Trump continued the right-wing trend of going after Megan Rapinoe.
August 8, 2023
On Equal Pay Day, Inequity Persists for Women, Including LGBTQ+ Ones
President Joe Biden is calling for action to close the pay gap.
March 14, 2023
3 Debates, 0 Questions on LGBT Issues
The meeting generated the anticipated clash, but the second-to-last presidential debate brought no explicit mention of LGBT concerns.
October 17, 2012
Bernie Sanders Slams Divisive Antigay Republicans
But the Democratic presidential hopeful and Independent Senator from Vermont refused to bad-mouth rival Hillary Clinton.
August 21, 2015
Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement, Says This Is Her Last World Cup
Rapinoe said the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be her final one.
July 8, 2023
Out Lawmaker Brian Sims Reveals His Next Move
Pennsylvania's first out state lawmaker announced today that he is running in the 2nd Congressional District primary race.
October 6, 2015
Hillary Clinton Scores Her Biggest Endorsement Yet
The most prestigious publication in the nation says it's with her.
January 30, 2016
Disney CEO Pledges $5M to LGBTQ+ Rights, Will Meet With Florida Gov.
The announcement follows public outcry over the company's failure to condemn Florida's "don't say gay" bill.
March 9, 2022
Hillary Clinton Honors Danica Roem, Emma Gonzalez, More for Women's Day
The first woman nominated for president by a major party tweets a diverse list of women who inspire her.
March 8, 2018
​​Joe Biden and Kamala Harris celebrate the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces at White House event
Lesbian point guard Chelsea Gray spoke with The Advocate after the East Room ceremony.
May 10, 2024
Brittney Griner to Publish Memoir on Wrongful Detention in Russia
The WNBA star will explain in vivid detail what it was like to be wrongfully detained as a political pawn in Russia without speaking the language.
April 11, 2023
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Proposes New Anti-Trans Sports Bill
Noem issued trans-exclusionary executive orders after vetoing earlier legislation, and she says her new bill will avoid the problems of the previous one.
December 16, 2021
Tennessee Advances Anti-Trans School Sports Bill
The bill, which would require trans student athletes to compete under the gender they were assigned at birth, passed in the state's Senate and awaits a vote in the House.
March 2, 2021
Susan Collins, Joe Manchin Vote for Anti-Trans Language in COVID Bill
The amendment failed, but it received the votes of supposed Republican ally Collins and conservative Democrat Manchin.
March 8, 2021