News + Politics
-
Kimberley Bush to lead DC Center for three months
While The Center's director David Mariner takes a much-needed break, Kimberley Bush steps in to keep things running
-
Mike Pence breaks tie, paving way for confirmation of anti-gay Sam Brownback
New religious freedom ambassador refused to answer whether "religious freedom" justifies imprisoning or killing LGBTQ people
-
Fox News contributor: I’m gay and conservative. So what?
Guy Benson attacked those who say being gay and conservative "qualifies me as a 'self-hating' gay"
-
Lesbian Political Action Committee makes first endorsements for 2018 cycle
LPAC, the nation’s only lesbian political action committee, released its first endorsements of the 2018 electoral cycle, lending its support to four candidates seeking federal,...
-
Military academy hosts first wedding of active-duty gay couple
Daniel Hall and Vincent Franchino became the first active-duty same-sex couple to marry at West Point
-
Family Research Council president: Evangelicals gave Trump a “mulligan” on personal behavior
Tony Perkins says evangelicals' loyalty to Trump is strong because he is pushing conservative priorities
-
Capital Pride Alliance names new board of directors and program chairs
Newly elected Board President Ashley Smith vows to "meet changing needs of the entire spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community"
-
Bill to ban anti-transgender discrimination in health insurance introduced in Virginia
Del. Debra Rodman's HB 1466 would require coverage of "medically necessary" treatments
-
Report: 2017 was the deadliest year on record for LGBTQ people
LGBTQ homicide rates rose 86 percent last year, with transgender women of color disproportionately affected
-
Virginia Senate committee approves pro-LGBTQ employment and fair housing bills
Nondiscrimination bills pass easily through committee with bipartisan support
-
Brother, Help Thyself doles out $75,000 in grants to local nonprofits
Brother, Help Thyself has given out $75,000 to local nonprofits while also honoring them for the role they play in a time when government grants...
-
Time Magazine cover features Danica Roem and 4 other Victory Fund candidates
Five out lesbian and transgender women endorsed by the Victory Fund have landed on the cover of Time, as part of the magazine’s story about...
-
Lesbian veteran, expelled in ’55, receives honorable discharge
—Helen Grace James, 90, speaking to NBC News about her “general discharge under honorable conditions” being upgraded to an honorable discharge on Tuesday. Back in...
-
At least eight transgender recruits have applied to enlist in Air Force
At least eight transgender people have filled out the paperwork to become part of the U.S. Air Force since the Pentagon issued guidance earlier this...
-
National health care workers’ union opposes HHS religious exemption
The National Union of Healthcare Workers is blasting the creation of a “Conscience and Religious Freedom Division” within the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
