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So he was promoted five times in 12 years. So he’s been recognized over 80 times for his work on hate crimes and bullying in Broward County. But Captain Richard Wierzbicki has another, less superhero side, one that enjoys sports, history and Asian food.

Drew Moffitt cofounded Who You Love, a Brooklyn-Based, US-made apparel company devoted to LGBT equality, and developed a line of apparel around the message of love and equality.

Public television stations across the country will begin airing First Class Citizens, an episode of the award-winning documentary series IN THE LIFE honoring the groundbreaking work of pioneers in the pursuit of LGBT civil rights.

The Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest organization working on behalf of homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, announced the launch of an Internet-based campaign, "Homeless for the Holidays."

The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) appeared in ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on Friday night, December 2, to help tell the story of anti-bullying advocate and GLSEN National Board Member Sirdeaner Lynn Walker.

The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) and Greater Boston Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will host its first annual Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Youth Empowerment Conference.

Retired Episcopal Bishop Walter C. Righter, an early defender of gay rights in the church who was accused of heresy when he ordained a gay deacon in 1990, has died.

Openly lesbian New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn may be poised for the top political office of New York City -- and one her biggest backers for the mayorship is, reportedly, the current mayor, Michael Bloomberg.

Elizabeth Taylor’s funeral started late - just the way the screen legend wanted it.

For the gay community, Elizabeth Taylor was not only an icon--she was, for some, quite literally a life saver. GLBT leaders and organizations gave voice to their gratitude and their grief after Taylor’s March 23 death.