Harris chooses running mate, National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund issues...
August 6, 2024, Washington, DC……Today the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund released the following statement regarding the selection of Governor Tim Walz as running mate for Vice President Kamala...
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Catholic conference, home HIV tests, Ohio and Louisiana laws, GLAAD
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory at the Outreach LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Conference. Photo courtesy of Jarek Pachocki, O.M.I In a letter sent to Jesuit Father James Martin, Pope Francis said he was “glad”...
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NATIONAL Vandalism, Milwaukee landmark, PFLAG, George Santos, doxy PEP
In Massachusetts, The First Congregational Church of Natick and Christ Lutheran Church Natick were subjected to vandalism as their pro-LGBTQ+ flags were replaced with the so-called “Christian flag”...
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DNC’s LGBTQ+ Kickoff: Leaders, influencers, strategists look to LGBTQ+...
CHICAGO — The Human Rights Campaign, Advocates for Transgender Equality, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, movement leaders, and leading political influencers and strategists gathered today for a show of LGBTQ+...
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LGBTQ+ leaders, politicians rally behind Kamala Harris on first day of DNC
LGBTQ+ leaders outlined a hopeful vision for a Kamala Harris presidency on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. The DNC kicked off Aug. 19 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison...
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ICYMI: HRC President delivers powerful call for freedom and equality at...
Kelley Robinson: “We’re Not Going Anywhere. We Are Not Going Back.”The Remarks Centered LGBTQ+ Stories From Arizona, California, and Texas WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Human Rights Campaign President...
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NATIONAL Texas school policy, Mormons, abrosexuality, trans woman’s death
In Texas, the Keller ISD school board of trustees unanimously approved 13 school policy changes during a meeting, per WFAA. Among the policy changes is a revision that would require teachers to use...
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DoJ awarding almost $30M to combat increases in hate and bias crimes
Department of Justice (DoJ) Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer announced that almost $30 million in grant funding through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) will be...
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NATIONAL Eric Adams, History Month event, HIV awareness, lesbian bar
In New York, several LGBTQ+ lawmakers in the New York City Council and state legislature called on Mayor Eric Adams to resign after he was hit with a five-count federal indictment on charges of...
View ArticleSupreme Court to take up two LGBTQ cases
The U.S. Supreme Court opened its 2024-25 session October 7 with at least 10 LGBTQ-related petitions before it. Seven of those petitions involve transgender issues: Four ask whether states can limit a...
View ArticleReport: Majority of LGBTQ+ Community Centers have experienced anti-LGBTQ...
October 16, 2024 — Today the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and CenterLink released the 2024 LGBTQ Community Center Survey Report, which showed that 73% of LGBTQ centers surveyed reported they had...
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NATIONAL Spirit Day, Chase Strangio, Texas case, top news journalists
GLAAD rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell live in Times Square to kick off #SpiritDay and announced participants of the anti-LGBTQ+ bullying campaign and united show of support for LGBTQ+ youth,...
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Q Force mobilizing LGBTQ+ community for four-day GOTV push in Wisconsin and...
Q Force is calling to action its sizable roll of LGBTQ grassroots volunteers from Chicagoland to stage a four day presence getting out the vote in SW Michigan and SE Wisconsin while overnighting in...
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Graphic design artist takes on first mural ahead of Election Day 2024
Many people who grew up during the dawn of Internet games have tried their hand at digital design. Not all of them channeled it into a full-fledged career like Dan Polyak has. The Chicagoland native...
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GAY HISTORY MONTH Corporate America’s embrace of LGBTQ+ rights shaped...
Note: In October, which is Gay History Month, Windy City Times will present articles on the people and events that have shaped the lives of LGBTQ+ Americans. By Lauren Rowello Philadelphia Gay News...
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Theta Rho Nu: A new fraternity for Black SGL men
Dissatisfied with what he experienced with NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council) fraternities, Chicago resident David Dodd has become a founder, marketer and managing member of a new fraternity, Theta...
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GLAAD releases its 2024 ‘Visibility Perceptions in Advertising’ survey findings
New York, New York – Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2024 – GLAAD released the findings of its 2024 Visibility Perceptions in Advertising, based on a survey of 200 decision-makers and marketing executives from...
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OPINION A giant middle finger from a tiny craven man
BY SABRINA HAAKE Giving the middle finger to anyone who bought his schtick about lasting peace, Trump has chosen stunningly unqualified cranks and loyalists to help him burn down the government....
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Illinois cities score high on HRC Municipal Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), in partnership with the Equality Federation, has released the newest edition of the Municipal Equality Index (MEI)—a comprehensive nationwide assessment of...
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NATIONAL Trans roundtable, Prattville Pride, Benevolence Grants, Zooey Zephyr
Peppermint, a transgender actress, activist and member of GLAAD’s board of directors; and Shane Diamond, a transgender advocacy consultant for GLAAD recently appeared on CNN’s NewsNight with Abby...
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