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Diversity of sexual orientation and gender on rise in America

A recent study tells us some welcome news: it turns out that diversity of sex and diversity of sexual orientation is on the rise among American adults. Researchers have known about similar currents in the Am...

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

1. Fox News may be getting some competition. Openly gay venture capitalist Peter Thiel, who famously came out at the 2016 Republican National Convention while pledging his support for Donald Trump, is reportedl...

New report helps make case for comprehensive civil rights bill in Georgia

The LGBT community’s need for a comprehensive civil rights bill in Georgia is spelled out in a new report released today, according to Jeff Graham, executive director of Georgia Equality. “The findings of th...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, June 24

1. “They stood up and spoke out. The riots became protests, the protests became a movement. The movement ultimately became an integral part of America.” President Obama designated the Stonewall Inn as a nationa...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, May 5

1. The Williams Institute has a number for how much federal funding is at risk thanks to North Carolina's anti-LGBT bill: $4.8 billion. The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday informed Gov. Pat McCrory that th...