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Johns Hopkins University Blasted Over Its Definition of ‘Lesbian’

Social media users accused the prestigious school of “erasing women.”

Undocumented, Queer, and Staying Right Here

Mo Rodriguez Cruz is one of 27 DACA recipients sharing their stories in an amicus brief submitted to the Supreme Court. 

Queer Prom Targeted by Far-Right Influencers and Lawmakers

The attacks seem to have started after the anti-LGBTQ+ social media account Libs of TikTok went after the prom.

Stacey Milbern, Queer Disability Rights Activist, Remembered on Doodle

"Stacey was a pioneer for disability justice and intersectionality. Her life experiences led her to empower and revitalize others," her sister said.

Here is how the Human Rights Campaign will be queering the Democratic National Convention

The LGBTQ+ organization will highlight support for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.

Ariana DeBose Makes Plea to Fight for Abortion, Queer & Human Rights

Oscar-winner for West Side Story and queer Afro-Latina DeBose reminded the Tonight Show audience to hold on to joy while also fighting back against the rotting Supreme Court's acts. 

Kelley Robinson, Black Queer Woman, Is New Human Rights Campaign Head

Robinson is a veteran political organizer who comes to HRC from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

NYC LGBTQ Center Cancels Event Hosted by Right-Wing Queer Group

The #WalkAway Town Hall advocated for LGBTQ people to abandon the Democratic Party and embrace conservatism.

'Conversion Therapy' Drama Cameron Post Gets Queer Female Desire Right

Director Desiree Akhavan and star Chloe Grace Moretz speak with The Advocate about the frank female sexuality that drives the film.

LGBTQ+ members of Congress demand Marco Rubio restore queer human rights violation tracking

U.S. Reps. Robert Garcia, Julie Johnson, and Sarah McBride led a letter questioning the secretary of state's decision to omit dangers faced by LGBTQ+ people around the globe.

Who is Bari Weiss, the right-wing anti-trans queer woman being given the keys to CBS News?

She’s about to control the editorial direction of the once-celebrated network's news.

The LGBT Movement Must Help to Reclaim Roe

The assault on a woman's right to choose runs parallel to right-wing efforts to roll back queer rights.

50 Years After Stonewall, It’s Time to Protect LGBTQ Families

New York is playing catch up on LGBTQ rights. Now it needs to secure the rights of queer families.

WATCH: S.C. Mayor Says She's 'Being Crucified' for Antigay Rant

Mayor Linda Oliver's Facebook post denounced the idea of marriage rights for 'queers.'

LGBTQ+ demonstrators reenacted historic White House protest

The Rainbow History Project marked the 60th anniversary of the first White House protest for queer rights.

Connecticut Activists Launch New Statewide LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group

The queer rights organization has been in the making for more than a year.

Meet 5 LGBTQ+ lawyers standing up to Donald Trump to protect trans Americans

These legal stars are currently fighting to protect trans and queer people's rights in this country.

60+ photos of pure queer joy from Bangkok, Thailand's Pride 2024

Just weeks before marriage equality passed in the Southeast Asian country, thousands gathered to make a visible and physical statement about queer rights and queer joy.

Amazon's Alexa Now Knows a Whole Bunch of Pride Facts

A collaboration with the Human Rights Campaign makes queer history easier than ever to learn.

Falling for Angels: A Wedding and a Slice of Urban Gay Life

Here TV's drama on queer life shows Hillary was right -- we're stronger together.