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“Today we celebrate the triumph, not of a candidate, but of a cause — the cause of democracy.”

The lawsuit claims that Cooper’s ban from competition was due to her gender identity, and that she was rejected from competing even though she provided documentation that her testosterone levels had remained under the IOC’s accepted limit for two years.

In a piece run on The Guardian in 2017, Mattel addressed the rumors of Barbie’s sexuality by simply stating that the company is an “inclusive brand that celebrates diversity, kindness, and acceptance.”

“He isn’t just encouraging them, he IS them.” 

“People blessed me,” Akka told Times of India.

“While masquerading as ‘charities,’ these anti-LGBTQ organizations are shamefully taking advantage of a program meant to aid organizations that genuinely help vulnerable people.”

“The Laverne Cox Show will feature intimate conversations that I hope will expand our consciousness and get us closer to beconing the very best versions of ourselves.”

“I look forward to fully enforcing these laws to ensure that the District is a fairer and more just place for all and to send a clear message that hate has no place here.”

“Trans issues don’t receive much visibility or attention unfortunately, but this year has been the most violent and deadly for my community.”

The concert will feature an all-star line-up that includes Brandi Carlile, Judy Gold, Bette Midler, Brittany Howard, Billy Porter, Dolly Parton, Cher, Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Whoopi Goldberg, and many more LGBTQ+ artists and allies. 

“I wanted to make something that was in tradition of the old movie musicals that I grew up loving with my grandmother.”

Although it’s too early to predict what impact they will have on legislation, most have campaigned on platforms which, if enacted, would bring progressive change. 

“One of the great challenges for the Supreme Court going forward will be to protect freedom of speech.”

If you are struggling with “joy and,” it’s alright. It will be a long time before we no longer have to view joy alongside heavier feelings.

With Biden’s projected win, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) is also projected to become the country’s first female Vice President, as well as the first Black Vice President and person of Asian descent to hold the office. 

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York), Ilhan Omar (Minnesota), Ayanna Pressley (Massachusetts), and Rashida Tlaib (Michigan) all easily defended their districts against Republican and Independent challengers.  

“I would be shocked if you weren’t in the finale.”

LaLa Zannell Photo by REUTERS: Brendan McDermid. As the leader of the ACLU’s advocacy and organizing work to support and empower transgender and nonbinary people, LaLa Zannell seeks to empower […]

Eva Yaa Asantewaa Photo by Scott Shaw. Eva Yaa Asantewaa came out in the creative and radical queer community of late-1980s New York, which is where she learned to trust […]

Gretchen Wylder Photo by Maro Hagiopian. As the creator, writer, and star of the award-winning queer web series, “These Thems,” Gretchen Wylder knows the key to success is laughter. “Laughter […]

Alice Wu Photo Courtesy of Netflix. Currently receiving critical acclaim for her new Netflix film, “The Half of It,” Alice Wu is bringing queer Asian stories to light. Wu wrote, […]

“The community showed that they wanted Alibi to stay. It’s humbling. I wish there was a platform where I could just go and scream at people, ‘Thank you!'”

Tillie Walden Photo by Annemarie Rogers. Tillie Walden is a queer cartoonist and illustrator of award-winning graphic novels, including “Are You Listening?,” her most recent story about two women who […]

Candida Valentina Photo by Matt Delaney. “Multifaceted” is how you might describe Candida Valentina, thanks to the skills and talents she has acquired over her career. Valentina is an actress, […]

Lisa Turner Photo by Ashleigh Raynor. Since becoming the national political director of LPAC, the country’s leading organization supporting women LGBTQ+ political candidates, Lisa Turner’s initiatives have helped elect powerhouses […]

Dani Tomko Photo by Michael Spain-Smith. Healthcare provider and LGBTQ+ leader in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) space Dani Tomko graduated from Penn State with a degree in biology […]

Jacqueline Toboni Photo by Kharen Hill: SHOWTIME. Jacqueline Toboni is starting queer drama across LA and making real-life women swoon as Finley, Alice’s assistant on Showtime’s “The L Word: Generation […]

Rachel Timoner Photo by Julie Markes. Rabbi Rachel Timoner’s decision to become a rabbi was inspired by her commitment to social justice. While working with LGBTQ+ youth in San Francisco, […]

Jamie Thrower Photo by Jamie Thrower: Studio XIII Photography. “The most rewarding part of my work is being able to share and celebrate the love stories of my community,” Jamie […]

Anjali Taneja Photo by Esli Ornelas. These days, with soaring medical costs and a lack of accessible treatment to many segments of the population, the bridge between “healthcare” and “healing” […]

Meredith Talusan Photo by Albrica Tierra. “It’s unclear to me to what extent I would be more or less successful in the eyes of the world if I weren’t out, […]

Kiara St. James Photo by Kiara St. James. Kiara St. James recognizes that being out — although liberating — isn’t easy. “It hasn’t always been a pleasant journey for me, […]

Megan Stalter Photo by Sarah Larson. New York-based actress, writer, and comedian Megan Stalter came out to her mom as bisexual at 25 years old in a text. “I was […]

Melissa Sklarz Photo by Brendan Fay. For Melissa Sklarz, becoming the first transgender person elected to office in New York State marked the beginning of a long and prosperous career […]

Cloe Shasha   Photo by Clean Plate Pictures. Cloe Shasha is one of a small handful of curators behind all of your favorite TED Talks. As the Speaker Development Curator, […]

Mj Rodriguez Photo by lev radin: Shutterstock.com. “When I was little all I could think about was just being on some kind of stage, whether it be on a live […]