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Chicago Police Arrest Two Suspects in Jussie Smollett Case

Chicago Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged attack against “Empire” star Jussie Smollett. It was reported that two Nigerian brothers were questioned by police and considered “pot...

South Dakota Leads the Way in Anti-LGBTQ Bills for 2019 Session

As legislative sessions continue across the country, South Dakota is leading the way with anti-LGBT bills through its recent advancement of a ‘Don’t Say Trans’ bill — but at least 78 anti-LGBT measures have bee...

LGBTQ Groups Denounce Confirmation of William Barr as Attorney General

William Barr, President Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday (February 14). The vote for the most part followed party lines, with Republicans voting to confi...

Puerto Rico Government Issues LGBTQ-Friendly Guidelines to Public Employees

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s administration on Feb. 8 issued guidelines that are designed to make the U.S. commonwealth’s public employees more sensitive to the needs of transgender people and same-sex c...

Ellen Page Blasts Chris Pratt for Attending ‘Infamously Anti-LGBTQ’ Church

Ellen Page called out Chris Pratt for attending Hillsong Church after Pratt discussed his spiritual beliefs on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Pratt explained that he’s on the Daniel Fast, a fast inspi...

Planned Parenthood Offering Services for Gay Men and Trans Community

Select branches of Planned Parenthood (PP), an organization that has provided sexual healthcare for 102 years, are expanding to cover programs for gay men and transgender people, reported Philadelphia Gay News....

Bill to Ban Physical Conversion Therapy Treatments for Minors Killed in Va. Senate

A bill in the Virginia Senate that would have banned physical treatments in so-called conversion therapy for minors was effectively killed on Tuesday when it was sent back to the Education and Health Committee....

ICE Confirms 45 Transgender Women Being Held at Texas Detention Center

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week confirmed to the Washington Blade that it is currently housing 45 transgender women at a privately-run detention center in Texas. Danielle Bennett on Tuesda...

California National Guard Will Not Discharge Transgender Service Members

According to one of the highest-ranking officers in the California National Guard, Maj. Gen. Matthew Beevers, California will defy Trump’s wishes and not discharge transgender service members from the troops. ...

Trump Praises Karen Pence for Teaching at Anti-LGBTQ School

President Trump made a series of veiled anti-LGBT statements under the guise of “religious freedom” Thursday at the National Prayer Breakfast, including praise for Karen Pence for teaching at a Christian school...

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Protect Transgender Servicemembers

A group of bipartisan lawmakers on Thursday introduced bills that would allow openly transgender people to enlist in the military and protect trans servicemembers who are already serving. U.S. Reps. Jackie S...

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

Chicago Police Arrest Two Suspects in Jussie Smollett Case

Switzerland Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

South Dakota Leads the Way in Anti-LGBTQ Bills for 2019 Session

Is gay Atlanta rapper Anye Elite about to break out?

Ghost Story-Themed Play Makes Magic

The Myth of Sisyphus: Grappling Suicide with Absurdity

The Marie Kondo Phenomenon: Sparking Your Ultimate Joy

Chicago Police Arrest Two Suspects in Jussie Smollett Case

South Dakota Leads the Way in Anti-LGBTQ Bills for 2019 Session

LGBTQ Groups Denounce Confirmation of William Barr as Attorney General

Puerto Rico Government Issues LGBTQ-Friendly Guidelines to Public Employees

Ellen Page Blasts Chris Pratt for Attending ‘Infamously Anti-LGBTQ’ Church

Planned Parenthood Offering Services for Gay Men and Trans Community

Bill to Ban Physical Conversion Therapy Treatments for Minors Killed in Va. Senate

ICE Confirms 45 Transgender Women Being Held at Texas Detention Center

California National Guard Will Not Discharge Transgender Service Members

Trump Praises Karen Pence for Teaching at Anti-LGBTQ School

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Protect Transgender Servicemembers

Chicago Police Arrest Two Suspects in Jussie Smollett Case

Switzerland Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

South Dakota Leads the Way in Anti-LGBTQ Bills for 2019 Session

LGBTQ Groups Denounce Confirmation of William Barr as Attorney General

60% of Same-Sex Couples Meet Online, Study Says

Nashville Becomes First Southern City to Recognize LGBTQ-Owned Businesses

More LGBTQ Adults are Considering Starting Families, Study Finds

GLAAD Urges Georgia General Assembly to Pass Bills to Fight HIV/AIDS

Chris Pratt Responds to Criticism of his Church for Being “Anti-Gay”

“Love Trumps Hate” Dance Party with Joe Gauthreaux