LGBTQ Activism

Radio Nation With Laura Flanders Radio Nation With Laura Flanders

Arthur C. Danto recalls Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Kim analyzes California's gay marriage ruling.

May 19, 2008 / Audio / Radio Nation

Gay Marriage Ruling Launches a Larger Fight Gay Marriage Ruling Launches a Larger Fight

Champagne corks are popping in the Castro and West Hollywood, but elsewhere in America, the fight is just beginning.

May 15, 2008 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta

Gay Muslims Unveiled in ‘Jihad for Love’ Gay Muslims Unveiled in ‘Jihad for Love’

Parvez Sharma's new documentary chronicles the experiences of gay and lesbian Muslims in seven countries, as they struggle to align their sexuality with their religion.

Nov 17, 2007 / Feature / Rashi Kesarwani

Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?

As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.

Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta

The Gay Presidential Debate The Gay Presidential Debate

What do the Democratic presidential candidates talk about when they talk about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues?

Aug 10, 2007 / Feature / E.J. Graff

Welcome, Baby Cheney Welcome, Baby Cheney

Now that Dick Cheney's lesbian daughter has presented him with a grandson, maybe it's time for Grandpa to join PFLAG.

May 30, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

John Amaechi’s Timeout John Amaechi’s Timeout

The openly gay former NBA star speaks eloquently against homophobia, the war in Iraq and racism.

Apr 4, 2007 / Feature / Dave Zirin

ACT UP’s New Urgency ACT UP’s New Urgency

Twenty years after its founding, the AIDS activist group is expanding its mission to universal healthcare.

Apr 3, 2007 / Feature / Emily Douglas

ACT UP at 20 ACT UP at 20

The audacious and visionary organization has been a beacon for gay/lesbian rights and healthcare reform.

Mar 22, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors

Out of the Closet and Onto the Court Out of the Closet and Onto the Court

Former NBA player John Amaechi's admission that he is gay exposed the league's compassion and bigotry.

Feb 15, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin

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