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From Picton to Toronto: a queer journey through Ontario

Ontario’s queer-friendly Prince Edward County and Toronto Pride have this lesbian writer considering a move north of the border.

Parents Blame Conservative Cell Phone Company for School Book Bans

Parents blame a small Texas wireless carrier, Patriot Mobile, linked to a Christian conservative political group, for the hysteria surrounding books in the Keller School District near Southlake.

Expedia, Trivago Slammed for Booking Sultan of Brunei's Hotels

Activists like Peter Tatchell and Dustin Lance Black say the travel booking companies are complicit in supporting antigay violence.

Montana Trans Woman, Bookstore, and More Sue Over Anti-Drag Law

The ban on drag story hours and other performances is blatantly unconstitutional, according to a coalition of individuals and institutions.

CEO of RuPaul’s new Allstora bookstore apologizes for carrying  books by anti-LGBTQ+ extremists

Seemingly recognizing that it’s a retailer and not a library, the Drag Race host’s new venture revised its selections to exclude controversial content from right-wing writers, reaffirming its mission to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ narratives and voices.

State Farm Cowers to Right Wing, Ends LGBTQ+ Support in Fla. Schools

The company initially said the project supporting LGBTQ+ youth would be "a fantastic way to give back" and "help support the LGBTQ+ community."

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Add Lambda Literary to Those Angry With Simon & Schuster Over Milo Yiannopoulos Book Deal

An imprint of the publisher is giving $250,000 to a man Lambda Literary calls a "white supremacist" in a statement issued today.

Texas Rights Groups File Legal Complaint Over Ban on LGBTQ+ Books

The challenged school district voted last week to ban mentions of gender fluid and trans people while considering putting guns in classrooms.

Lady of the Night

After coming out as a lesbian in 2006, Batwoman finally gets her own comic book series -- and this time, she's out, proud, and here to stay.

Publisher of Pro-Gay Christian Book Severs Ties With Christian Media Group

The publisher of God and the Gay Christian has resigned from the National Religious Broadcasters.

WATCH: Texas B&B Boots Gay Couple, Gets Banned From Airbnb

A Galveston woman can no longer list her bed and breakfast on the lodging site after telling two men they weren't welcome in her home.

Pope Francis Praises Author of LGBT-Inclusive Kids' Book

Through an aide, the pope offers support to a writer whose work was banned by the mayor of Venice, but warns against reading too much into it.

OurShelves Gets Inclusive LGBTQ+ Stories Into Kids’ Hands

Why one queer mom (and former lawyer) took matters into her own hands when it came to diversity in children's books

School District Bans LGBTQ Books, Considers Putting Guns in Classrooms

One Texas mom stood up and called out the conservative school board members for being afraid.

Marilyn Loden, Labor Advocate Behind Term 'Glass Ceiling,' Dies at 76

(CNN) Loden leaves behind a rich history of advocating for working women.

Lambda Literary Foundation Honors Four LGBT Writers

Today, the Lambda Literary Foundation recognized the work of four influential LGBT writers.

Drag Ban on Drag Star Cruise Now Reversed

After receiving many complaints, Carnival Cruise Lines has rescinded its ban on drag attire for anyone other than performers on the upcoming Drag Stars at Sea Cruise.

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Judy Wieder to leave LPI Media

LPI Media Inc. announced on Tuesday that corporate editorial director Judy Wieder will be leaving the company on March 22. Long the guiding force for the company's prominent LGBT publications, Wieder joined The Advocate as its arts and entertainment editor in 1993.

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