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50+ Years Since Stonewall, 20 Years After Lawrence, We Still Fight Criminalization

The criminal legal system continues to fail LGBTQ+ people, those living with HIV, and people of color.

Pervasive Abuse of LGBTQ+ People and Those With HIV in Justice System: Report

"Protected and Served? 2022," from Lambda Legal in partnership with Black and Pink National, details "widespread harm," the organizations say.

Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

Discover the origins and meanings of these 36 Pride flags

Confused? Our comprehensive Pride flag list will help you understand the importance of queer flagging.

Kofi Annan Was Champion of LGBTQ Rights

It was one of many causes supported by the former U.N. secretary-general, who died Saturday at age 80.

Alabama to Recall 'NoHomo' License Plate

After LGBT media reported on a vanity license plate in Alabama featuring the words 'NOHOMO,' the state took action to recall the plate.

The World Honors LGBT Holocaust Victims on Day of Remembrance

Events will be held all day Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz from Nazi Germany.

'The Colors of Pride' Is a Celebration Beyond Parades and Parties

A new effort aims to expand and deepen the yearly event.

No, More Guns Won't Make LGBT Spaces Safer

Advising LGBT people to take up arms in self defense actually puts the most vulnerable among our community at greater risk, says this queer researcher and media analyst. 

Los Angeles becomes one of the first cities to recognize National Coming Out Day

The city voted on Friday to recognize the LGBTQ+ holiday first celebrated in 1988.

Trans Woman Tracy Single Murdered in Houston

She is the 16th trans American known to have been murdered this year, and the 15th Black trans woman.

The Day in Pictures

From coast to coast, from gay to straight, from Pink to Mormon moms--a national movement to protest the passing of Prop. 8 in California rises up.

These Three Black Trans People Died Far Too Young

London nightlife icon Elie Che (pictured) has died in an accidental drowning; the death of another Black trans woman is under investigation.

The joy of ambiguity

Let them think what they will: Straight Americans brave enough to appear more ambiguous can learn much about the daily experiences of their GLBT brothers and sisters--and advance the cause of equality

Tel Aviv Pride Sees Record Turnout

More than 250,000 people celebrated at the 20th annual parade.

Lil Nas X's New Video Is More Than a Homoerotic Prison Romp

The new pop king is always two steps ahead.