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Transgender People at Significantly Higher Suicide Risk, Landmark Study Confirms

Transgender people are at an alarmingly high risk of suicide in comparison to other groups, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

Majority of People Globally Say Their City Is Good for Queer People: Poll

The statistic comes from a landmark survey by Gallup.

Copenhagen’s Mayor Blasted U.S. Counterpart Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Moves

She said that if the American town wanted to live up to its claim to be Danish, they’d be much more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community..

My Iraqi conquest--in Denmark

When a 21-year-old American flees to Copenhagen to escape his country's militarism, he finds himself drawn to his own quest for liberation: Getting his secret Iraqi lover to come out

Denmark Reopens Its Borders in Time for WorldPride & EuroGames

The progressive and LGBTQ+-friendly travel destination is opening to American travelers in time for the August events. 

Just Married: U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford

‘Never could I have imagined such a perfect day,’ said Rufus Gifford of his wedding in Copenhagen. ‘Life is good.’

Denmark Passes Groundbreaking Gender 'Self-Determination' Law

This week, Denmark became the first country to allow a legal gender change without a medical statement -- but advocates say the law isn't perfect.

Study: Gay Suicides Plummet in Sweden, Denmark After Marriage Equality

New research suggests that less stigma saves lives.

Denmark LGBTQ Groups to Boycott U.S. Embassy Pride Event Over Trump

The organizers of Copenhagen Pride and LGBT Denmark will not attend Pride festivities at the new ambassador's home.

Danish, Australian Same-Sex Couples Navigate Legal Adoption

This week saw incremental wins for same-sex couples hoping to adopt in Australia and Denmark -- but will the progress be two steps forward, one step back?

Gay Man Rufus Gifford Confirmed as State Department Protocol Chief

The former ambassador to Denmark will be a liaison between President Biden and other world leaders.

Obama Nominates Two More Openly Gay Ambassadors

The White House nominated James Costos as U.S. ambassador to Spain, and Rufus Gifford as U.S. ambassador to Denmark.

Rufus Gifford, Biden's Out State Dept. Star, on Restoring America

The gay former ambassador to Denmark and likely head of protocol for the State Department discusses the challenges ahead.

How Are LGBTQ+ Candidates And Organizations Adjusting in the Pandemic?

Rufus Gifford was ambassador to Denmark during President Obama's second term and later ran for Congress.

This Gay Former Ambassador Has Some Thoughts on Trump

Rufus Gifford, former ambassador to Denmark, says the world knows America is better than the fraud in chief.

From Out Ambassador and TV Star to Congressional Candidate

Rufus Gifford, whose diplomatic career in Denmark was the subject of a TV series, is now running for Congress to fight Trump.