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How a historic meeting in 1977 between gay activists and Jimmy Carter's administration paved a way forward

On President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday, one of the few people left from a historic White House meeting in 1977 talks about Carter acknowledging the existence of the queer community. “It started the ball rolling for gay rights, because back then, we had no rights," says activist George Raya.


White House to Host Meeting on Bisexual Issues

The closed-door session, set for next month, is likely the first of its kind.

Obama Meets DeRay Mckesson at White House

The out Black Lives Matter activist and candidate for mayor of Baltimore was invited with other civil rights leaders to attend a Black History Month event.

Caitlyn Jenner Goes to White House; Who'd She Meet With?

Jenner has said she'd like to discuss LGBT issues with Donald Trump, but no one's saying if she got to see him.

Longtime Lesbian Activist Achebe Betty Powell Dies at 82

She was involved with several organizations and was part of the first gay and lesbian contingent to have a meeting at the White House.

The prime of Ms. Jean

Late activist Jean O'Leary got gays their first White House meeting and cofounded National Coming Out Day

Trump picks Giuliani to, Um, Schedule Meetings and Other Stuff, Too

The man dubbed "America's Mayor" after 9/11 had hoped to be "America's Diplomat," but instead he's now a White House cybersecurity advisor, setting up meetings "from time to time."

Megan Rapinoe Has a Message for Her Fans Who Are Trump Supporters

The soccer champ also said that she's not 100 percent opposed to visiting Donald Trump's White House but that it would take more than he's willing to do.

Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel Dined With Donald Trump at White House

Thiel, Trump's top Silicon Valley supporter, sits on Facebook's board.

Biden to Meet With Families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, along with a fine of about $16,400.

Did Trump's Meeting With Clarence Thomas's Antigay Wife Cross a Line?

Ginni Thomas is the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and some say her activism poses conflicts of interest for him.