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Who was James Baldwin? A look at the Black gay writer and civil rights activist's life and legacy

James Baldwin's work remains relevant today, on what would have been his one-hundredth birthday.

China Bans Effeminate, 'Sissy' Men from Television Broadcasts

It's another attempt by the country's leadership to tighten control of Chinese society.  

Georgia Same-Sex Couple Sues Over Denial of Child's Citizenship

When children are born abroad or one parent is from another country, the State Department applies different standards to same-sex couples than opposite-sex ones, the lawsuit says.

Colombian Senate Votes Down Marriage Equality

There may be hope, however, through court actions.

'I Will Slit Your Throat,' Gambian President Tells Gays

It's among the most direct, graphic threats the dictator has made in his long history of homophobic public remarks.

Tanzania's President Thinks Even Cows Are as Homophobic as He Is

President John Magufuli is determined to continue a regime of imprisoning men accused of being gay even if that means losing foreign aid.  

Hundreds Marry in Mass LGBTQ+ Wedding in Mexico City

Marriage equality has become the law in 26 of Mexico's 32 states since Mexico City implemented it in 2010.

Op-ed: The Gay Rights Movement Can't Drop the Mike

This fight isn't over until it's completely over -- all across the globe.

Gay Flight Attendant Kicked Out of Qatar Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown

Ahead of last year's World Cup, the Qatari government had promised a more accepting atmosphere, but deportee Gilbert Ignatius and others say the situation has actually worsened.

British Supermodel Lily Cole Comes Out As Queer

The model turned eco-activist opened up about her sexuality in an interview promoting her new book.

Op-ed: Democrats Throw Queers Under the Bus--Again

Senate Democrats showed their true colors when they left LGBT families and individuals out of this week's sweeping immigration reform bill.

Pols, Activists, Allies Laud Respect for Marriage Act Passage

Beyond protecting marriage equality, though, more needs to be done to assure equal rights for LGBTQ+ Americans, they say.

Op-ed: Uruguay is A Little Country With Big Ideas

Uruguay may be tiny, but it has grand ideas of inclusion, family, and success.

The gayest show on earth

Think American Idol is as schmaltzy as televised singing competitions get? Check out what our neighbors across the pond are doing on Eurovision.

Italy Considers Civil Unions — But May Add Penalties for Surrogacy

Some lawmakers want to punish gay couples who become parents through overseas surrogates.

What It Means to Be a 'Patriot'

It's OK to love someone or something imperfect.

Nearly 1 Million Italians Rally for Civil Unions

Demonstrators flooded the streets in cities across Italy, urging their government to legally recognize unions for same-sex couples.