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Bening & Swisher Honored by Lambda Legal
1 May
Summary
- Annette Bening and Kara Swisher receive Lambda Legal's Liberty Awards.
- The awards ceremony is scheduled for June 4 in New York City.
- Lambda Legal advocates for LGBTQ+ civil rights and those with HIV.

Lambda Legal will present its 2026 Liberty Awards National Dinner on June 4 at The Glasshouse in New York City. This year's honorees are actress Annette Bening and tech reporter Kara Swisher.
Annette Bening is recognized not only for her screen achievements but also for her steadfast support of the LGBTQ+ community as the mother of a transgender son. Kara Swisher is celebrated for her prominent role in tech reporting and her consistent advocacy for increased LGBTQ+ representation within the tech industry.
Lambda Legal is a national organization dedicated to securing full civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individuals, and those living with HIV. Their efforts involve impact litigation, education, and policy work to achieve this mission.