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Transgender rights are under attack not just in the U.S., but around the world: study

While recognition of gender identity has increased significantly in the past two decades, so has the criminalization of transgender people, a new study shows.

Trailblazing women in politics: A historical perspective

As Kamala Harris makes history in her current run for the presidency, we reflect on some previous female candidates who also threw their hats in the ring.

Irish Priest Comes Out, Gets Standing Ovation

Delivering a sermon in which he expressed support for marriage equality, an Irish priest told his flock that he is gay.

Pioneering Florida Transgender Candidate Dies of Cancer

Melina Rayna Svanhild Farley-Barratt, a lobbyist for women's rights, was running for Florida Senate.

WATCH: Cory Booker Queried on Gay Rumors

'If you were gay, why would you not just come out?' Chris Hayes says to Cory Booker.

Does Elton John support Donald Trump? Well, there's more to the story

A recent interview of Sir Elton John is going viral for his apparent support of Donald Trump.

South Carolina education leader: schools should ignore LGBTQ-inclusive Title IX rule

The Biden administration's directive "is not fairness, it is fiat," says Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.

Right-Leaning Out Journalists Bari Weiss, Andrew Sullivan Leave Posts

Weiss is quitting The New York Times, citing an "illiberal environment," and Sullivan is exiting New York magazine. Both have roused controversy at times.

Scott Walker's 'Antigay Transition' Hailed by Conservatives

The Wisconsin governor is calling for a constitutional amendment to let states ban same-sex marriage, saving his reputation with the far right.

Embattled Gay Va. LGBTQ+ Advisory Board Member Casey Flores Resigns

Casey Flores denies that he was "compelled to resign" as officials said and instead says he quit because he's moving to Florida for love.

Family Equality: Ready for the Fight Ahead

Every LGBTQ+ person should have the right to start a family that is loved and supported by society — not targeted.

Growing the grass roots

Coming back from a slump in the 1990s, the 32-year-old National Gay and Lesbian Task Force aims to take the lead in aiding local organizing. In a time of "terrible trouble," NGLTF is in it for the long haul

Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

A Gay College Dean Takes on Betsy DeVos's Transphobia

The Education Department's new guidelines are based on ideology, not law.

Studies Suggest Kids Should Be Raised Gender-Neutral

Research indicates that gender-neutral classrooms lead to more confidence in girls and more kindness among boys.

Obama Talks All Things LGBT With The Advocate

In April, The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld sat down for an exclusive interview with now-president-elect Barack Obama. Now, on the eve of his inauguration, Advocate.com takes a look back at what he said then on all things LGBT.

Many Millennials Take Issue With 'Homosexuality'

A new survey of young Americans includes some shocking results.

Right Wing Rushes to Former Mozilla CEO's Defense

Two days after Brendan Eich resigned from his brief tenure as CEO of Mozilla, right-wing pundits eagerly claimed that the ouster was symbolic of the radical, anti-Christian homosexual agenda.