LGBT Immigrants Share Their Harrowing Stories (Video)

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        LGBT Immigrants Share Their Harrowing Stories (Video)
      An important project shows the human side of the intense debate.
 
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          Nov 01, 2016
          
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LGBT Immigrants Share Their Harrowing Stories (Video)

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LGBT Immigrants Share Their Harrowing Stories (Video)

An important project shows the human side of the intense debate.

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Men’s nights at two New York City yarn shops give crafters space to stitch and socialize.

Michael Hardwick’s 1982 arrest at the house for having sex with another man sparked a Supreme Court battle.

Monongahela Police Chief Kevin Harris says the officer regrets his conduct. Residents want consequences.

Transphobic attacks got louder, harsher and more personal. Democrats used it as an opportunity to talk about their values — and won.

Sustain fearless LGBTQ+ journalism.

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In a deeply personal tribute, Carson Jones reflected on the people in Alabama the Democratic gubernatorial candidate reached, the hope he offered, and the work others can carry forward.

The defense secretary insists impeachment “won’t work with me.”

In addition to Senator-elect Chris Pappas, voters sent several out candidates to Washington, D.C., as well as state houses across America.

“If you believe the eternal God, creator of the universe, is a male (or female) of a gendered species, you have departed from Christian orthodoxy,” Phil Vischer wrote.

The Republican seat might not be in danger if Scott Colom had been allowed to become a judge.

We're ranking these hot queer tourist destinations by how easy they are on your wallet.