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Rebel song: A history of gay men's choruses

Born out of activism decades ago, gay men's choruses have continued to be a force for change in the queer community.

Vigil in DC For Murdered Trans Woman

A crowd of over 200 people attended a candlelight vigil Tuesday night Deoni Jones, 23, was fatally stabbed February 2.

Utah Vigil Being Held to Honor Memory of Gay Teen

The community of Ogden, Utah, is gathering to speak out against LGBT bullying and to hold a candlelight vigil in memory of Jack Reese, a recent LGBT teenage suicide.

PHOTOS: New Yorkers Rally for Marriage

New Yorkers this weekend joined people all over the country in rallying for marriage equality with a march through Greenwich Village. It was followed by a candlelight vigil in Times Square organized by activist David Mixner.

Town denounces attack at gay bar

The attack on three patrons at a gay bar was a crime against the entire city, the mayor of New Bedford, Mass., said at a candlelight vigil. The suspect, 18-year-old Jacob Robida (pictured), is still at large.

Hundreds of Mormon Moms Rally Against Prop. 8 in Salt Lake City

More than 600 Mormon moms, their gay sons and daughters, and allies rallied against Proposition 8 in Salt Lake City on Sunday -- a sharp contrast to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' effort to pass the California ballot measure. The candlelight vigil was held in the city's Library Square and was organized by mothers disappointed in the church's muscular support of Prop. 8.

Trans Woman Killed by L.A. Motorist Was Fleeing Attackers, Family Says

Rayanna Pardo, 26, died after being struck by a car last week, and her family wants her death investigated as a murder and a hate crime.

Who was Harvey Milk?

Harvey Milk's legacy is honored every May 22 as Harvey Milk Day. Here's a little bit about exactly who the iconic advocate for LGBTQ+ rights was.

Trans Woman Asia Jynaé Foster Shot to Death in Houston

Foster is the 38th trans American known to have died by violence in 2020.

Rikkey Outumuro Is 44th Trans Person Killed in 2021, Tying 2020 Record

Outumuro was a beloved drag performer and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Her boyfriend has been charged with her murder.

Black Trans Woman Chae’Meshia Simms Killed in Virginia

Simms is at least the 39th trans or gender-nonconforming American to die by violence this year.