5 LGBT things you need to know today, April 9

1. On the heels of President Obama's announcement calling for an end to “conversion therapy” for LGBT youth, a White House spokesman said Wednesday that the White House now has a gender neutral restroom. 2. ...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Feb. 12

1. “The change in people’s attitudes on that issue has been enormous. In recent years, people have said, ‘This is the way I am.’ And others looked around, and we discovered it’s our next-door neighbor -- we’re ...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Feb. 9

1. A heavily armed Coast Guard member who was allegedly obsessed with a co-worker is charged with gunning her down and seriously injuring her wife. 2. Secretary of State John Kerry has established an LGBT en...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Nov. 5

1. Towleroad with three lessons from the midterm election results for LGBT equality. 2. "I feel so fortunate to be in a time where I am embraced completely as who I am and I don't have to hide who I am in an...

Lea DeLaria takes over Atlanta Pride weekend [Photos]

Actress, comedienne and jazz singer Lea DeLaria ("Orange is the New Black") made the most of her time during Atlanta Pride weekend, whether it was a Saturday night appearance at My Sister's Room, a spot as hono...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Oct. 16

1. Photos from the first same-sex marriage licenses being issued in Idaho Wednesday morning. 2. "Gay marriage is legal in Alaska! Gay couples will have the right to celebrate the traditional Alaskan way -- b...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, August 18

1. It's not just a ban on gay blood donation. After a gay teen committed suicide, his eye donation was rejected. 2. “All I can say is that it’s been discussed.” “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman on w...

Melissa Carter: Looking for A-list lesbian love

My sister is a fan of romantic comedies. They make up her entire DVD collection and she often watches them as a way to relax. I must confess when I watch those same movies I see something completely different o...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, August 5

1. ThinkProgress predicts a rough ride for marriage equality advocates tomorrow as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals hears several marriage equality cases coming out of Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. ...