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Georgia Sheriff Named Georgia Equality’s 2019 “Champion of Equality”

Chatham County Sheriff, John T. Wilcher, has joined a extensive list of fighters for LGBTQ equality after being honored with the 2019 Champion for Equality Award. The announcement came at the Georgia Equality 2...

Tech Students Question University’s Political Stance After Kemp Inauguration

Georgia Tech University is getting heat after the inauguration of 83rd Governor of Georgia. Unlike previous governor’s, Brian Kemp chose Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion as the site of his swearing-in ceremony....

Georgia Equality Program Producing Next Generation of Trans Leaders

The Trans Leadership Academy at Georgia Equality prides itself on producing future community leaders, and Georgians are starting to see the results. Several years ago, Georgia Equality, through its TransActionG...

The Popular Vote in Diversity: Meet Some of 2018’s Legislative Heroes

The 2018 midterm elections yielded several diverse candidate selections that will most certainly put LGBTQ rights at the forefront in politics across the nation. The “blue wave” pummeled states across the South...

Google: Stacey Abrams Most-searched Politician of 2018

What's been a monumental year for politics across the country, has also been a game-changer in the state of Georgia. Although Democratic candidate, Stacey Abrams, didn't take home the victory in the governors' ...

Georgia Voice Names Stacey Abrams ‘Person of the Year’

If you’ve ever wondered what a political warrior in 2018 looks like, this is your woman. Stacey Abrams fought throughout her long campaign, despite the looming negativity that she just wasn’t what Georgia neede...

Georgia House Speaker Addresses “Concerns” over “Religious Liberty” Legislation

Republican House Speaker David Ralston talked to the AJC about his thoughts on anti-LGBTQ “religious freedom” legislation, of which Gov.-elect Brian Kemp has expressed support.“I’d have to think through a...

State Representative Renitta Shannon Will Boycott Brian Kemp’s Speech

Bisexual state Rep. Renitta Shannon plans to boycott Gov.-elect Brian Kemp’s first major speech, reported the AJC.Shannon accredited the then-Secretary of State’s handling of the midterm elections, as well ...

Kemp Expresses Support for Anti-LGBTQ Legislation + Appoints Transition Team

Governor-elect Brian Kemp announced his policy plans as governor, again expressed his support of “religious freedom” legislation, and appointed a transition team containing an anti-LGBTQ activist as well as a g...

LGBTQ Institute’s Southern Survey Explored Discrimination Faced by LGBTQ Southerners

The LGBTQ Institute’s Southern Survey, created with Georgia State University, explored the experiences of LGBT Southerners, covering a multitude of topics.The individuals surveyed came from 14 different sou...

State Senator and LGBTQ Activists Arrested at Capitol Protest

Fifteen protesters were arrested on Tuesday during a demonstration that called for the tallying of the uncounted ballots from last week’s election, reported WSB-TV 2.Protestors filled the Capitol’s second f...

A time of reckoning: Atlanta's LGBTQ community addresses racism problem

HRC Releases Healthcare Equality Index

Case Proceeds to Superior Court Against Man Accused of Murdering Trey Peters

Almost 200,000 Trans Americans Have Experienced Conversion Therapy

Is gay Atlanta rapper Anye Elite about to break out?

Dress to Impress, Not Embarrass

Dragon Con Brings Fantasy to Life in the ATL

Taste Buds on Fire

Georgia Sheriff Named Georgia Equality’s 2019 “Champion of Equality”

Tech Students Question University’s Political Stance After Kemp Inauguration

Georgia Equality Program Producing Next Generation of Trans Leaders

The Popular Vote in Diversity: Meet Some of 2018’s Legislative Heroes

Google: Stacey Abrams Most-searched Politician of 2018

Georgia Voice Names Stacey Abrams ‘Person of the Year’

Georgia House Speaker Addresses “Concerns” over “Religious Liberty” Legislation

State Representative Renitta Shannon Will Boycott Brian Kemp’s Speech

Kemp Expresses Support for Anti-LGBTQ Legislation + Appoints Transition Team

LGBTQ Institute’s Southern Survey Explored Discrimination Faced by LGBTQ Southerners

State Senator and LGBTQ Activists Arrested at Capitol Protest

HRC Releases Healthcare Equality Index

Case Proceeds to Superior Court Against Man Accused of Murdering Trey Peters

Almost 200,000 Trans Americans Have Experienced Conversion Therapy

GLAAD Hires DaShawn Usher as Program Officer for Communities of Color

Log Cabin Republicans Endorse Trump for Re-Election

Mayor Bottoms Hosts Inaugural Black Gay Pride Reception

A Letter to Those Who Still Support “45”

Ask the Doc: Getting Your Vaccine for Flu Season

Locker Talk: Social Pressures Still Linger in 2019

Finance 101: Cultivate It or Cut It