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Liberals, Conservatives Alike Praise High Court's Religious Accommodations Ruling

The court set a new standard for consideration of religious accommodations in the workplace but did not rule on the merits in the case of a man who refused to work Sundays because of his Christian beliefs.

Did Cleric Preach 'Death to Gays' at Orlando-Area Mosque?

"Death is the sentence," Farrokh Sekaleshfar said at the time, but now disowns the Pulse shootings.

What's Changed and What Hasn't Since Matthew Shepard's Murder

It's easy to think the world has completely evolved since 1998; the truth is more nuanced.

The 'Biblical' Response to #SpiritDay You Didn't Hear About

Focus on the Family and the Alliance Defending Freedom sponsored a religious event to promote the use of the Bible in public schools the same day as GLAAD's annual Spirit Day.

Radical Islam in your backyard

The quality of life enjoyed by gays and lesbians living in Western Europe has been threatened by an increase in radical Islamic immigrants. Is the United States next?

Ben & Jerry's founder Jerry Greenfield resigns, says he's 'been silenced' over LGBTQ+ rights

Jerry Greenfield said Ben & Jerry's parent company wouldn't let him defend "the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community."

Don't Give in to Islamophobia Spreading on Social Media After Shooting

Speculation fills the internet as officials determine if this is a hate crime, domestic terrorism, or both. 

Tips for Surviving a Trump Presidency

A congresswoman tries to assuage the anxieties of her constituents and helps them mobilize for the next four years.

Judicial Candidate Says Gays Are Damned and Muslims Deranged

Yet Donald McBath says he'll be fair to all people if he's elected to a Florida judgeship.

Laura Loomer, in wild court testimony, says Trump staff told her Lindsey Graham is gay

Loomer's deposition comes amid her lawsuit against HBO host Bill Maher.

A Visit to the Town Where a Mass Murderer Lived

Fort Pierce, Fla., might forever be remembered for an infamous resident, Omar Mateen.

24 Trump-Fighting Charities That Need Your Dollars

It's Giving Tuesday. So give to charities that will fight for your rights.

100 transgender inmates presumed dead after Israeli missiles struck Iranian prison last month

Israel targeted the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran on June 23.

American Muslims Must Address Religion's Homophobia

The fear and loathing of LGBT people has real consequences, writes this gay Muslim activist.

13 LGBTQ+ disability activists who are changing the world one fight at a time

These activists are utilizing their unique identities to fight for all our rights.

The Anti-LGBTQ Extremists of Evangelicals for Trump

The new coalition's members are a who's who of haters.

I faced hate from every side. Morocco showed me another way to lead

After years of breaking barriers — and enduring xenophobia, Islamophobia, lesbophobia, and more — author Sepi Shyne stepped away from politics to protect my peace. In Marrakesh, I found a softer, more personal form of leadership.

Locked Up for Being Gay? 

Was a lesbian couple’s imprisonment the matter of a bungled drug trial or homophobia?

Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

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The Year in Queer

A month-by-month breakdown of the important LGBT news events of 2008.