DNC platform most progressive in LGBT history

When the Democratic National Convention rolled into Philadelphia last Sunday, it showed a Democrat platform that is the most progressive in LGBT history.

LGBT equality in America A year after the Supreme Court decision

The US Supreme Court legalized gay marriage-- a milestone that was celebrated around the world. A year later, what is the state of LGBT equality in America?

Boston marriage Domestic partnership in the 19th century

In 19th century America, it was not uncommon for two single women to live together, independent of men. This arrangement was called a Boston marriage.

A very brief history of gay pride

Ask ten people to define gay pride, and you will most likely get ten different answers. What is gay pride, and how did the annual pride parades come about?

lesbian gay sex

With a study revealing that more Americans are willing to try gay sex, does this mean that the mainstream will be more accepting of the LGBT people?

pansexuality

Pansexuality has become a buzzword in the digital age. Is the LGBTQ community truly ready to embrace pansexuality? Or is it just all hype?

Harvey Milk was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California. His career was cut short when he was shot to death in 1978.

As the first openly lesbian member of the gay political activist movement, Lilli Vincenz donated material on the LGBT struggle to the Library of Congress.

The Justice Department called for the repeal of North Carolina's HB2 on Wednesday, saying that the law violates the US Civil Rights Act.

Anna Rüling delivered her groundbreaking speech on gay rights and women's rights in 1904, and she became the first known lesbian activist.

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim

The World Bank will not fund projects in developing countries that lead to discrimination and outright endangerment of LGBTI people in those countries.

LGBT rights

LGBT rights got a boost this month from the US after Congress passed a spending bill for the fiscal year of 2016 that would support LGBT equality abroad.

LGBT equality flag

There's a proposal to mark June 26 as LGBT Equality Day in the US. Who would have thought that the 26th of June would have such importance?