Politics

Pete Buttigieg says he came out gay because he wanted to know what being in love was like

Apr 6, 2019

Lori Lightfoot to become Chicago's first LGBT, black woman mayor

Apr 2, 2019

Chicago's historic runoff election promises the city's first African-American woman as mayor

No matter who wins Tuesday's municipal election, Chicago will for the first time elect an African-American woman as its mayor.

Apr 1, 2019

Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders, Charlie Crist hang transgender pride flags outside their offices

Mar 29, 2019

HRC endorses Lori Lightfoot for Mayor of Chicago

Human Rights Campaign has endorsed Lori Lightfoot for Chicago mayor.

Mar 28, 2019

Queer activists disrupt Lightfoot at campaign event in Andersonville

Mar 25, 2019

Lightfoot receives key endorsements as anti-gay fliers are distributed on South Side

Bishop Larry Trotter, Senior Pastor of Sweet Holy Spirit Church, endorsed Lori Lightfoot on Sunday, the same day that anti-gay fliers were distributed outside Apostolic Faith Church and Salem Baptist Church on Chicago's

Mar 18, 2019

In introducing Equality Act, Nancy Pelosi calls Trump's transgender military ban 'disgusting'

In introducing legislation on Wednesday that seeks to prohibit LGBT discrimination, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops "disgusting."

Mar 15, 2019

Poll shows Lightfoot with strong momentum ahead of runoff

Lori Lightfoot is charging ahead with a little less than a month until the April 2 runoff election for Chicago mayor.

Mar 7, 2019

Chicago's marginalized communities given a platform at Sanders rally

Mar 4, 2019

Election night: 'rainbow wave' sweeps Chicago

Feb 26, 2019

Election coverage: live

Feb 26, 2019

Poll: Lightfoot, first openly lesbian mayoral candidate, tied in lead for runoff

Feb 25, 2019

Chicago hate crime victims speak out in wake of alleged Jussie Smollett hoax

With the Thursday morning announcement by Chicago police that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett sent a threatening letter to himself and paid two men $3,500 to stage an alleged hate crime attack against him, some people - p

Feb 21, 2019

Opinion: My Health Scare Made Me Think About Others

Jan 12, 2019

Michael Blume joins HRC's Equality Rocks Campaign

Out singer-songwriter Michael Blume is the latest artist to join the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Equality Rocks campaign.

Oct 17, 2018

Taylor Swift says she cannot vote for Republican opposed to LGBT rights

Singer Taylor Swift has endorsed LGBT rights ahead of the midterm elections.

Oct 8, 2018

Eric Holder and Common Speak at the Auditorium Theatre in September

The Honorable Eric H. Holder, the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, and musician and activist Common speak at the Auditorium Theatre in September as part of Roosevelt University's American Dream Reconsidered co

Sep 8, 2018

California Senate approves bill seeking to ban selling of 'ex-gay' therapy

A California bill that seeks to limit the selling or advertising of therapies that attempt to alter the sexual orientation or gender identity of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people cleared the Senate on Thursday

Aug 17, 2018

Out Senator Tammy Baldwin to face Leah Vukmir in November

Wisconsin state Senator Leah Vukmir will face out Senator Tammy Baldwin in November after Vukmir won Tuesday's Republican primary.

Aug 17, 2018

Illinois kicks off annual Barack Obama Day, Aug. 4

Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law Friday that makes the former president's birthday, Aug. 4, "Barack Obama Day" in Illinois.

Aug 2, 2018

Levi's, Lyft join coalition pledging not to discriminate against LGBT

More than 1,200 businesses, including Levi Strauss, Yelp and Lyft, have joined a coalition pledging not to discriminate against employees or customers based on factors such as race or sexual orientation.

Aug 1, 2018

Jeff Sessions announces 'religious freedom' task force

At a summit in the Department of Justice's Great Hall on Monday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of a task force on "religious freedom."

Aug 1, 2018

Out lawmaker Brian Sims says he serves with 'over a dozen closeted members'

In a recent interview, Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims said that he serves with "over a dozen closeted members."

Jul 19, 2018