Category Archives: News
Former Ambassador Grenell to address Republican convention
The Republican National Convention has slated Republican gay activist and former ambassador to German Ric Grenell to address the convention Wednesday night.
Baldwin, Buttigieg speak on last night of Dem convention
In the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the LGBT community's two highest profile elected officials enjoyed prime-time slots to tell their stories.
Convention night 3: Democrats put focus on women
The third night of the Democratic convention focused largely on women, with vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris giving her acceptance speech.
LGBT profile continues strong on day two of DNC
LGBT people continued to play a high profile in the Democratic National Convention, participating in the opening keynote, announcing state delegation votes, and participating in the LGBTQ+ Caucus.
Judge stops HHS rule change from taking effect
The Trump administration's efforts to undercut non-discrimination protections for LGBT people in health care were stalled Monday when a federal judge stopped new HHS regulations from taking effect.
LGBT people in spotlight throughout Dem Convention Day One
LGBT people were in the spotlight throughout Monday night's Democratic National Convention, and will be again Tuesday night.
Many high profile LGBT speakers at Dem convention
Pete Buttigieg, Tammy Baldwin, and many other LGBT leaders will be part of the prime-time schedule at the Democratic National Convention this week.
Biden picks Harris; names lesbian her chief of staff
Democratic presidential nominee-apparent Joe Biden announced Tuesday that U.S. Senator Kamala Harris will be his running mate. The Biden campaign also named a lesbian senior advisor to serve as Harris' campaign chief of staff.
Activists see pro-religion ruling as ‘unsettling’
LGBT legal activists have some concerns about a pro-religion ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday. Although the case is not LGBT specific, the ruling could have implications for future LGBT cases, including one pending for the next session.
Supreme Court curbs foreign AIDS affiliates
A 5 to 4 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court Monday will require that foreign groups affiliated with U.S. groups to issue public statements that some believe may hinder AIDS prevention efforts.
