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Opinion: Donald Trump doesn’t deserve to be celebrated on Presidents’ Day

Today is a day of mourning for an America that turned away from its founding ideals and into the grip of authoritarianism, writes John Casey.

President Obama: The Last 100 Days

Only 99 days remain before the most LGBT-supportive president in the history of these United States leaves office. 

'Not My President's Day' Protests Erupt Around The World

People around the world spent their holiday weekend demonstrating against Trump.

President Biden, HHS Secretary Becerra mark Transgender Day of Remembrance

"There should be no place for hate in America — and yet too many transgender Americans, including young people, are cruelly targeted and face harassment simply for being themselves," Biden said.

Irish Prime Minister Calls Out President Trump on St. Patrick's Day

Enda Kenny, the Irish prime minister, met up with President Trump at a St. Patrick's Day ceremony and reminded him that the Irish were among the many immigrants that made (make) America great.

For Presidents' Day, 10 political movies and TV shows to give us hope in a trying time

These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.

President Biden to host AIDS Memorial Quilt on White House South Lawn for World AIDS Day (exclusive)

The president and First Lady Jill Biden will host a public display of the Quilt for the first time on the South Lawn that people can visit and view.

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Obama Gives Shout-Out to Gay Dads

The president's Father's Day proclamation includes a direct reference to gay dads.

President Obama: 'LGBT Rights Are Human Rights'

The president issues a strong statement on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Donald Trump Declares He’d Be Dictator ‘On Day One’ if Reelected

A dictator for a day? Former President Donald Trump apparently sees nothing wrong with that.

This Gay Couple Was Just Married By Joe Biden

A photo of Biden officiating is a reminder of the days when a vice president was an advocate for equality.

The "Greatest" show on Earth: A review of Trump's first 50 days

Unsurprisingly, President Donald Trump's first 50 days in office reveal a tumultuous start.

Donald Trump bashes Tim Walz's support for trans people in such a weird way

The former president made several eyebrow-raising remarks on Fox News a day after Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate shined in Pennsylvania.

Obama Marriage Announcement Raised Nearly $9 Million Over Three Days

The Obama campaign raised almost $9 million in the three days following the president's announcement of support for marriage equality in May.

Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris for president: 'It's time to come together'

Democrats must now decide how to coalesce around the vice president with 106 days to go until the election.

Buttigieg Welcomes Trump's Support During Visit to Ohio Derailment Site

Responding to the former president's comments the day prior, the transportation secretary invited his support for reversing the former administration's deregulations.

A Marriage Equality Valentine for Illinois?

State Senate president John Cullerton says he'd like to see his chamber approve the marriage equality bill on Valentine's Day.

Op-ed: The Reminder of Tax Day

On Tax Day, Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese is reminded of the attacks that LGBT feel on their dignity as American taxpayers.

Can trans rights survive in a Republican-controlled Congress?

Here’s what trans people should know about how a new Congress, and the first days of Trump’s presidency, could shape their lives.

Obama's First 100 Days Prove Inclusive

Though the president's first 100 days did not include the signing of major LGBT legislation, advocates say the Administration has set the stage for a string of LGBT wins.

Why experts say Trump’s revocation of California grant funds over trans inclusion endangers all at-risk kids

“If it’s a day ending in y, President Trump is attacking kids’ safety, health, and access to education as part of his culture war,” a spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom told The Advocate.