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Georgia School's LGBTQ+ Book Purge Violated Students' Rights: DOE

According to the Department of Education, the school system has entered into a resolution agreement to remedy the damage its prior actions had on students.

Maryland Parents Can’t Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ-Related Lessons: Judge

The group of parents are upset that their kids would be exposed to diverse authors and viewpoints in their English classes.

Roxane Gay's Pop-Up Magazine Invites Writers to Examine Their Unruly Bodies

The author of Hunger and Bad Feminist has curated a moving anthology of essays about body image from a diverse group of authors spanning gender, race, and sexuality.  

'You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans

“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.

Author of Brown Girl Dreaming Responds to Racist Joke

The incident illustrates the glaring lack of diversity in the publishing industry, says Woodson and ALA president Courtney Young.

RuPaul’s new online bookstore under fire for selling right-wing extremist, anti-LGBTQ+ titles

The online store declined to comment, but flagged certain books as 'contrary to our core values' and vowed to donate proceeds to fight book bans.

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Women Can Now Swim Topless in Berlin's Swimming Pools

The move reflects Germany's tradition of nudity.

LGBTQ+ People Deserve Inclusive Breast Health Resources

It's time to end erasure of queer women and trans men from breast/chest health discussions.

What to Do at Emerald City Comicon This Weekend

Fill your gay agenda with nerdy passion Friday through Sunday in Seattle.

Doug Emhoff at NYC event: Book banning ‘erodes our democracy’

He warned about the dangers of Republican book bans.

Supernanny's Jo Frost Discusses Same-Sex Parenting During COVID

This longtime authority on child rearing is back on TV, helping a diverse group of families get back in the groove.

New kids’ book ‘Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!’ explores gender euphoria amid LGBTQ+ book bans

Nonbinary author Lindz Amer’s new children’s picture book champions diverse representation and free expression. The Advocate spoke to them about their motivation for writing it.

Provincetown unveiled: The quintessential LGBTQ+ summer destination

Explore the enchanting allure of Provincetown, MA, through the author's vivid narrative of transformative LGBTQ+ experiences, from lively ferry rides and vibrant nightlife to the welcoming community and diverse activities.

7 Brave Campuses for LGBT Students in the South

Here are seven schools where students across the South rabble-roused their way to a better campus.

Gay political icon Barney Frank celebrates Democratic lawmaker for 'refuting the effort of the bigots'

The former Massachusetts congressman praised California U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters for her decades of LGBTQ+ allyship at a recent PFLAG awards ceremony.

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Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House

Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.

Op-ed: The Transgenderest Lammys Ever

This year's Lambda Literary Awards were the most diverse in the organization's history, and that should only be the tip of the iceberg.

Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental health

The report indicates this continues over the long term.

Gay airline employee subject to 'torture' after arrest in Qatar, family says

The family of 44-year-old Manuel Guerrero say that Qatari authorities have subjected him to torture by depriving him of his HIV medication.

Project 2025's Mike Howell targets UNC courses that mention diversity and LGBTQ+ topics

The University of North Carolina is determining what, if any, documents will be released.