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An Open Letter to Barack Obama

Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center CEO Lorri L. Jean has a few words for President Barack Obama, who visits California one day after the California Supreme Court ruled to uphold Prop 8.

Bernie Sanders Continues Victories With Nevada Caucus Win

Sanders follows his strong performances in Iowa and New Hampshire as Democratic voters choose their presidential nominee.

Bernie Sanders Takes Wisconsin Democratic Contest

Sanders bests Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin and gives a shout-out to the gay rights movement.

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RBG Backs Off Of Critical Statements About Kaepernick

The U.S. Supreme Court justice is taking back the harsh comments she made about Colin Kaepernick last week.

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Republican 2016 Candidates Aren't Having a Good Day

Some Republican candidates for president want to fight the decision.

Honoring LGBT Elders Today, and Every Day

On National Honor Your LGBTQ Elders Day, take the SAGE pledge to stand with LGBT seniors.

Takei Battles Trump, Thomas on Marriage Equality

The Star Trek legend is having a busy week fighting powerful opponents of marriage equality.

Will the Old Movement Get in Formation With Platform for Black Lives?

The comprehensive policy statement from the Movement for Black Lives directly impacts LGBT people. So when will leading LGBT and civil rights groups weigh in about those policies?

$20M Global Effort to Aid Trans Activists and Causes

The Arcus Foundation and NoVo Foundation announced a five-year funding project aimed at supporting trans people in the U.S. and in developing nations.

Election Day Produces LGBTQ+ Firsts Around the Nation

Tuesday saw the election of Detroit's first queer female City Council member, the reelection of trans woman Andrea Jenkins in Minneapolis, and other notable victories.

Dr. King's wisdom can guide us through a dark time

As we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life today, a president who stands for exclusion takes office. But King's wisdom can help us fight back, writes Imani Rupert-Gordon

Donald Trump Wins New Hampshire Republican Primary

The business tycoon gets a clear victory.

Russia Designates Prominent LGBTQ+ Rights Group as a Foreign Agent

The Russian LGBT Network intends to challenge the label in court.

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Helping Queer Youth in the School-to-Prison Pipeline

LGBT youth make up only 6 percent of the general population but represent 15 percent of people currently in juvenile detention.

11 takeaways from Donald Trump’s low-energy second inauguration

It certainly made history in more ways than one.

Specter is pivotal in Supreme Court battle

Sen. Arlen Specter is front and center in the fight over a new Supreme Court justice.

Trump Is Lying About Marriage Equality

Don't be fooled by the president-elect's 60 Minutes interview.