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Transgender 18-year-old Jazlynn Johnson shot to death in Las Vegas

A 17-year-old who claimed to be her friend has been charged with murder.

Joe Biden launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ campaign initiative to engage & woo LGBTQ+ voters (exclusive)

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris want queer people to know what's at stake this election and to get involved.

The freedom to marry Keep dancing

The silver lining to the New York State high court's poorly argued ruling in favor of marriage discrimination is, well, that it's poorly argued. If we make our case for equality directly to our fellow Americans, we'll win.

NBA Could Move All-Star Game Back to N.C. If Anti-LGBT Bill Amended

The game could return to the Tar Heel State as early as 2019.

North Carolina to Host 2019 NBA All-Star Game

Charlotte became eligible to host the game after North Carolina passed a "compromise" bill that repealed House Bill 2. 

Joe Biden Endorsed by California, Nevada LGBTQ Groups

Equality California and Silver State Equality are the first major LGBTQ civil rights organizations to endorse the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden: 'We Need You in the White House'

The Democrats must defeat "the most dangerous president in the modern history of this country," Sanders says.

Trump Served Anti-LGBTQ Chick-fil-A to Athletes at White House

Athletes from North Dakota were served chicken sandwiches from the fast food chain whose CEO continually donates to anti-LGBTQ causes. 

Antigay Preacher Jim Bakker Sued for Selling Fake COVID-19 Cure

The televangelist, who has been involved in financial and sex scandals, claims his Silver Solutions products fight the new coronavirus strain.

NBA Pulls All-Star Game From North Carolina Due to HB 2

The basketball league is reportedly looking to New Orleans after North Carolina failed to back down from anti-LGBT legislation.

Biden Campaign Launches LGBTQ+ Voter Initiative

Out for Biden, run by a diverse group of activists, seeks to drive record LGBTQ+ turnout for the Democratic presidential nominee.

Sen. Adam Schiff introduces bill to support LGBTQ+ people in starting families

Many LGBTQ+ taxpayers can't deduct expenses for these reproductive treatments now. Schiff's bill would change this.

LGBTQ+ Orgs: We Must Do More to End Racism, Racial Violence

More than 70 groups signed on to an open letter in light of the death of George Floyd and other recent horrific incidents.

NBA Lifts Ban on North Carolina

With HB 2 "repealed," Charlotte will get a chance to host the All-Star Game in 2019.

The Best Case Scenario on Marriage Equality Comes to Life for Obama

The pundits imagined a worst-case scenario for the president's reelection bid after he announced his support for marriage equality, but will it come true on Election Day?