Ireland to Host First EU Conference on Homophobic, Transphobic Bullying

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Ireland to Host First EU Conference on Homophobic, Transphobic Bullying

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Sen. Erik Bottcher says HIV prevention has been transformed since the AIDS crisis, making it time to replace a 1980s ban with modern public health regulations.

The settlement also requires the nation’s largest pediatric hospital to revoke doctors’ privileges and open the clinic by October.

The actor and stand-up comic teased a few lyrics from a parody "love song" about Trump that she's "not allowed" to perform on TV.

A nine-year-old video published by Queer Kid Stuff outraged some parents with its message about activism and inclusion.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told.

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The hospital chaplain defeated two rivals and is favored in November to become the state’s first transgender legislator.

The commander in chief is no stranger to making a fool of himself, but we narrowed down a few instances.

The Jeopardy! host made it absolutely clear where he stands once again.

Advocates for both cis and trans girls call foul on a new right-wing proposal that would force school-age female athletes to undergo invasive physical exams to "prove" their gender.

The stories about the late Republican senator's sexuality may multiply after his death. None of them changes who he chose to be, writes John Casey

The measure would address name changes.