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HRC call raises $300K for Harris campaign

HRC call raises $300K for Harris campaign

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 26, 2024

More than 25,000 LGBTQs and allies from across the country raised over $300,000 for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign in a virtual rally Thursday organized by the Human Rights Campaign that included a who's-who of out leaders.

LGBTQ social media platforms center on queer spaces, community connection

LGBTQ social media platforms center on queer spaces, community connection

  • by JL Odom
  • Jul 24, 2024

LGBTQ-centered social media platforms can be a lifeline in terms of offering the types of community connections they're seeking — particularly if they involve safe, supportive interactions with community members and allies.

Harris clears field for presidential bid

Harris clears field for presidential bid

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 22, 2024

Within hours of President Joe Biden announcing he was bowing out of the 2024 race and backing Vice President Kamala Harris, the floodgates opened as Democratic officials across the country lined up to endorse her.

Biden withdraws from 2024 presidential race, backs VP Harris for Dem party nod

Biden withdraws from 2024 presidential race, backs VP Harris for Dem party nod

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 21, 2024

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and backed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him.

Trump supports anti-trans sports ban in RNC speech

Trump supports anti-trans sports ban in RNC speech

  • by Christopher Kane, Washington Blade
  • Jul 19, 2024

Former President Donald Trump voiced his support for banning transgender women and girls from competing on girls and women's athletics teams during his speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday.

LGBTQ Agenda: House GOP proposes no funding for HIV program once touted by Trump

LGBTQ Agenda: House GOP proposes no funding for HIV program once touted by Trump

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 16, 2024

Steep cuts proposed by House Republicans to federal HIV/AIDS dollars are in addition to reductions that will already happen this year — including a proposal to gut an HIV prevention program former President Donald Trump had once supported.

Trump picks anti-LGBTQ JD Vance as running mate

Trump picks anti-LGBTQ JD Vance as running mate

  • by Christopher Kane, Washington Blade
  • Jul 15, 2024

Former President Donald Trump announced anti-LGBTQ U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his 2024 running mate in a Truth Social post on Monday.

Fauci talks about AIDS and COVID during SF visit

Fauci talks about AIDS and COVID during SF visit

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jul 15, 2024

With his new memoir a national bestseller, Dr. Anthony Fauci was in San Francisco recently to talk about his accomplishments and regrets over half a century as a leading national health official.

Political Notes: Following assassination attempt, Trump heads to Republican convention

Political Notes: Following assassination attempt, Trump heads to Republican convention

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 14, 2024

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has upended the Republican National Convention, which begins Monday in Milwaukee.

US scientific workforce survey to collect LGBTQ data

US scientific workforce survey to collect LGBTQ data

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 10, 2024

A federal survey is set to start tracking the number of LGBTQ people receiving research doctorates in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, collectively referred to as STEM.

Analysis: Biden's debate performance stokes worry among Democrats

Analysis: Biden's debate performance stokes worry among Democrats

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Jun 28, 2024

It is hard to imagine that LGBTQ voters tuned into the presidential debate Thursday night because they need more information before deciding whom to vote for in November.

University effort tracks giving to LGBTQ nonprofits

University effort tracks giving to LGBTQ nonprofits

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 26, 2024

A number of years ago the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's Equitable Giving Lab launched an index to track how much money was being donated to nonprofits focused on women and girls.

Digital firm helps boost LGBTQ helplines

Digital firm helps boost LGBTQ helplines

  • by Laura Moreno
  • Jun 26, 2024

A global leader in digital operations management has announced an investment in crisis line and crisis response organizations, including those that work with the LGBTQ community.

Biden announces pardon process for some LGBTQ vets

Biden announces pardon process for some LGBTQ vets

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 26, 2024

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced he was using his clemency powers to allow eligible LGBTQ veterans convicted by the military over a 60-year period under a law that banned gay sex to apply for a pardon.