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The Fastest Woman in the World Is Leaving Her Haters Behind

Despite the trauma she’s endured, it took her becoming the fastest woman in the world after winning the women’s 100 meter at the track and field world championships in Budapest in August to renew a skeptical public’s faith in her.

How the respectability politics of fairness will lead us nowhere

Opinion: "We must fully reject respectability politics and those who espouse it — now is no time for capitulation or compromise," argues Marcie Bianco.

N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: 'We have to respect people'

The candidate emphasized that transgender athletes are not a concern to women in sports, who are continuing to fight for equal pay and equal resources.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican trounced in Missouri Republican primary. Was it worth her brother’s cushy job?

”I was a nobody and God transformed me into one of the most feared, respected, and loved women in American politics,” she said.

Danica Roem to Politicians: Don't Make People Feel Bad, 'Do Your Job'

The first openly transgender person elected to a state legislature says its time for a new era of respect and responsibility in politics.

Texas GOP Censures Congressman Over Supporting Marriage Equality

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the only Texas Republican to support the Respect for Marriage Act.

100 days of erasure: Connecting the dots of Trump’s relentless war on LGBTQ+ lives

Opinion: In just three months, LGBTQ+ equality has crumbled as Pride flags fall, protections vanish, and queer survival is once again a daily fight, writes John Casey.

Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

From gay marriage to transgender health care, we break down the presidential candidates' positions.

House Passes Bill to Protect Marriage Equality; Will Senate Follow?

The bill is aimed at protecting equal marriage rights no matter what the Supreme Court does.

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Without Self-Respect, There Is No Pride

Reflecting on what the word "pride" truly means during an era of hate.

Investor Robert Mercer Cuts Ties With Yiannopoulos, Breitbart

"Actions of and statements by Mr. Yiannopoulos have caused pain and divisiveness undermining the open and productive discourse that I had hoped to facilitate," Mercer wrote.

New DOJ Video Teaches Cops (and Everyone) How to Respect Trans People

The video touches on the tense history between police and trans people, and encourages officers unsure about pronouns to simply ask. 

GLAAD Wants to Train All Major Sports Teams to Be LGBT-Friendly

Will teams like the Lakers, Knicks, and Giants try to change locker room culture?

No, Speaker Mike Johnson Is Not Nice

He may look and sound harmless, but Speaker Mike Johnson is a walking, talking threat to marginalized people.

GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Tries to Explain Flip on Marriage Equality Vote

The Wisconsin Republican senator said in July that he saw no reason to object to the Respect for Marriage Act, but he recently clarified that he isn't going to support the measure.

California Gov. Newsom vetoes one pro-trans bill; will he sign others?

After his podcast with the late transphobe Charlie Kirk, some are questioning Newsom's commitment to transgender equality.

Sen. Alan Simpson was way ahead of his party when it came to LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality

Opinion: The much beloved former Senator thought it was hypocritical of Republicans to fiddle around with social issues, writes John Casey.

Proclamations or Progress?

After more than five months of no action on his agenda for the LGBT community, expectations are high for Obama in the month of June -- Pride month. But will he deliver?