Gay Rights Advocacy

According to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force over 3 million LGBT people in the United States are over age 65. Housing and support services for them is limited.

Oct 28, 2009 - Lorah Delaney

Being fired for any reason, even for cause, can be traumatic. Knowing you are in the unemployment line because the boss didn't approve of your private life is a travesty.

Sep 30, 2009 - Lorah Delaney

Lambda Legal is a gay rights legal organization that has argued key same sex marriage and gay adoption cases, as well as the case that overturned sodomy laws in the US.

May 18, 2009 - Judith Faucette

San Diego's "The Center" provides services to the LGBT community,while a related organization fights to keep gay marriage legal in California.

Oct 8, 2008 - Darcy DeMarco

Getting involved in the gay rights movement if you're straight can be tricky, but it can be done. Here are ways to participate.

Sep 30, 2008 - Brandi Rhoades

Dorothy "Del" Martin, a co-founder of Daughters of Bilitis and former editor of The Ladder, dies in San Francisco.

Aug 27, 2008 - Darcy DeMarco

Find out what Barack Obama and John McCain say on the record about hate crimes, same-sex marriage, "don't ask, don't tell," and other queer issues.

Jul 10, 2008 - Judith Faucette

LGBT people living in Africa and the Middle East are at risk of imprisonment or worse if anyone finds out their sexuality. Many are choosing to come out online instead.

Feb 18, 2008 - Alison Walkley

Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, Margaret Cho, Erasure and Dresden Dolls joined forces to benefit the HRC again on June 23, 2007, at Atlanta's Chastain Park Amphitheatre.

Jun 26, 2007 - Linda Christy