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Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools

The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.

'Welcome to our annual convening of the gay Mafia': Equality PAC celebrates 10 years

The political fundraising organization promotes LGBTQ+ elected officials and held its annual gala last week. Here's what went down.

Lesbian Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig launches historic U.S. Senate bid

She has successfully flipped a Republican district blue.

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Mondaire Jones Loses Primary; Other LGBTQ+ Candidates Notch Wins

Mondaire Jones, one of the first Black gay men in Congress, lost the Democratic primary in a new district.

Remembering Frank Kameny: Here's why he was a gay rights pioneer

Kameny sued the federal government after he was fired for being gay, picketed the White House, and did much more to advance the movement. Here's what you need to know about the queer rights icon.

Incoming LGBTQ+ members of Congress celebrated on the night before officially taking office

Here's what Sarah McBride, Emily Randall, and Julie Johnson have to say about what they are up against in the House.

LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races

There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.

Joe Biden at Stonewall's 55th anniversary: The LGBTQ+ community ‘set an example for the world’

The president and first lady spoke at the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement a day after the first presidential debate.