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As LGBTQ+ History Month comes to a close, we are reminded that our history did not begin with a rainbow flag, a Pride parade or a Supreme Court decision. It began with people who existed long before society developed the language, laws or willingness to acknowledge them. Black, white, Latino, Indigenous and other LGBTQ+ communities have contributed to the cultural, political and social fabric of this country, even during periods when acknowledging their identities could cost

LGBTQ+ history has never been one story told by one community. It is a collection of experiences shaped by race, sexuality, gender, culture, faith and the determination to live authentically in a world that hasn't always made room for differences. From the early fight for civil rights to the cultural contributions of Black LGBTQ+ pioneers, the history we celebrate today was built by generations of people who refused to disappear simply because society wasn't ready to acknowle

This election season, direct democracy is on the front lines of LGBTQ+ equality. Voters in seven states face critical ballot measures that will determine the future of civil rights, youth well-being, healthcare autonomy, and marriage equality in their communities. ​While advocates in some states are fighting to anchor comprehensive protections directly into state constitutions, anti-LGBTQ+ initiatives in other states threaten to roll back essential rights for transgender y