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Chasten Buttigieg and Queer Critic Yasmin Nair Go at It Online After Book Review

“Leave my kids out of it,” the husband of U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded when a queer critic referenced his children in a review.

Chelsea Manning Announces Legal Name Change

The WikiLeaks source announced today that she is now legally recognized as 'Chelsea Elizabeth Manning.' Manning also provided an update on her current state of affairs, including whether or not she will receive health care.

Death of a Showgirl

In the '90s, Jahna Steele was one of Vegas's most celebrated topless performers. Did being outed as transgender contribute to her demise?

Out Diplomat Curtis Ried New National Security Council Chief of Staff

Ried, a longtime foreign service officer, is the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to hold the post.

Did Houston Police Mock This Trans Man's Assault?

Weeks after Houston rejected a trans-inclusive equal rights ordinance, a trans man in the city says police mocked him when he reported being threatened at gunpoint. 

Iceland to Usher in Gay Prime Minister?

Amid news of Iceland's financial collapse, Johanna Sigurdardottir is poised to become the country's new prime minister -- and the world's first gay prime minister ... sort of.

Jon Stewart Takes on Anti-Trans Legislation and Politicians

"What? Did trans people storm the Capitol?" Stewart jokes in the season premiere of his show The Problem With Jon Stewart.

See How This 82-Year-Old Vet Is Trying to Clear Dishonorable Discharges for Gay Men

Donald Hallman is fighting the military this time, and he's taking his case to the media.

BBC Staffers Banned From Pride, Black Lives Matter Events

Attending an LGBTQ+ celebration would be "virtue signaling," say new guidelines.

BBC’s Gay Anchorman Blames LGBT Drug Use on Lack of 'Discipline'

Evan Davis: "It's something gay people have to watch out for."

Call me madam

Phone records of Deborah Jeane Palfrey, the "D.C. Madam," revealed that a morally righteous Republican senator had used her Washington escort service. Who's next?

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'Transparent' Creator Compares 'Dangerous' Donald Trump to Hitler

Soloway was just one of several celebrities who criticized the Republican nominee.

Steven Menashi May Be Trump's Most Dangerous Judicial Nom Yet

Robin Maril of the Human Rights Campaign rings the alarm on this homophobe, who is up for a confirmation vote on Wednesday.

LGBTQ Critics Give Top Honors to The Favourite, Pose at Dorian Awards

Olivia Colman, Richard E. Grant, and Billy Porter were also honored in The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' acting categories.

Op-ed: Is Megyn Kelly Helping Homophobes?

Though Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly has been deemed a voice of reason on the network, she's also giving a platform to professional anti-LGBT activists.

The VA Still Refuses to Cover Necessary Trans Health Care

It will likely take a lawsuit to end the Veterans Affairs policy of denying coverage for gender-confirmation surgery — a procedure currently covered by Medicare. 

'Schitt's Creek' (Nearly) Sweeps LGBTQ+ Dorian TV Awards

The Pop TV comedy about a rainbow family was a big winner among LGBTQ+ critics.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime July 30

John Driscoll on his new role, gay soap journos launch podcast, Daytime Emmy news, Kish's kiss, update on Crystal Chappell's Venice, Daniel Goddard gets the Adonis heave-ho, and more ...