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Op-ed: Creator of Red Equal Sign on Why It Mattered

Anastasia Khoo, the brain behind the Human Rights Campaign's red equality logo, on the little symbol of acceptance and equality that millions adopted this year.

Families

Op-ed: Why Dumb Ads Hurt Moms and Dads

Ads that shut out fathers do a disservice to the entire family.

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Op-ed: Why I Filmed My Coming Out Journey

Michael Gorlick decided to film his entire coming out process. Here's what he learned.

Transgender

Jazz Jennings Reveals She's Having Gender Confirmation Surgery

The TLC reality star has always been candid about her transition.

Acceptance Matters

Op-ed: "I'm Cured!" - A What-If Scenario

Let's say HIV is cured today -- what would it be like tomorrow?

Acceptance Matters

Op-ed: Differences Don't Make Families Inferior

Zach Wahls may have two moms but his Iowa upbringing was otherwise traditional. Still, some people look down on families like his.

Acceptance Matters

Op-ed: We're Here, We're Queer, We're Not Part of a Pair

Contrary to popular opinion, gay and bi singles are individuals, too.

Acceptance Matters

Op-ed: Separate or Together?

Yes, we pay together. And sleep together.

Acceptance Matters

WATCH: We Wish Every Coming Out Got a Hug-a-Thon

This gay man's road trip had him coming out to friends and family one after another. Here's the quick version of their touching reaction.

Acceptance Matters

Op-ed: Why #AcceptanceMatters in Love

RuPaul and Tyler Curry agree: If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?

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Conservatives are outraged by this California school's LGBTQ+ policies

Op-ed: Creator of Red Equal Sign on Why It Mattered

Anastasia Khoo, the brain behind the Human Rights Campaign's red equality logo, on the little symbol of acceptance and equality that millions adopted this year.

Op-ed: Why Dumb Ads Hurt Moms and Dads

Ads that shut out fathers do a disservice to the entire family.

Op-ed: Why I Filmed My Coming Out Journey

Michael Gorlick decided to film his entire coming out process. Here's what he learned.

Jazz Jennings Reveals She's Having Gender Confirmation Surgery

The TLC reality star has always been candid about her transition.

Op-ed: "I'm Cured!" - A What-If Scenario

Let's say HIV is cured today -- what would it be like tomorrow?

Confronting the 'Glitter Mafia': What Happens When the Gay Groups Become the Bullies

Learning To Accept the Fraternity That Accepted Me

Op-ed: My Relationship With My Father Explains Why #AcceptanceMatters

Even when it's difficult, acceptance is invaluable.

Op-ed: Differences Don't Make Families Inferior

Zach Wahls may have two moms but his Iowa upbringing was otherwise traditional. Still, some people look down on families like his.

Op-ed: We're Here, We're Queer, We're Not Part of a Pair

Contrary to popular opinion, gay and bi singles are individuals, too.

Op-ed: Separate or Together?

Yes, we pay together. And sleep together.

WATCH: We Wish Every Coming Out Got a Hug-a-Thon

This gay man's road trip had him coming out to friends and family one after another. Here's the quick version of their touching reaction.

Op-ed: Why #AcceptanceMatters in Love

RuPaul and Tyler Curry agree: If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?

WATCH: Davey Wavey Does Acceptance One Better

YouTube star Davey Wavey argues that there's one thing better than being accepted -- being celebrated.

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Acceptance Matters

Anastasia Khoo, the brain behind the Human Rights Campaign's red equality logo, on the little symbol of acceptance and equality that millions adopted this year.

Ads that shut out fathers do a disservice to the entire family.

Michael Gorlick decided to film his entire coming out process. Here's what he learned.

The TLC reality star has always been candid about her transition.

Let's say HIV is cured today -- what would it be like tomorrow?

Even when it's difficult, acceptance is invaluable.

Zach Wahls may have two moms but his Iowa upbringing was otherwise traditional. Still, some people look down on families like his.

Contrary to popular opinion, gay and bi singles are individuals, too.

Yes, we pay together. And sleep together.

This gay man's road trip had him coming out to friends and family one after another. Here's the quick version of their touching reaction.

RuPaul and Tyler Curry agree: If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?

YouTube star Davey Wavey argues that there's one thing better than being accepted -- being celebrated.