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District attorney won't bring charges in Nex Benedict's death, calls fight 'mutual combat'

The Tulsa County DA pointed to the state medical examiner's finding of suicide and said the fight the day before the trans student's death "was an instance of mutual combat."

United We Stand Centers Queer Stories From Least LGBTQ-Friendly Places

The videos from Tourmaline and creative agency RanaVerse give voice to LGBTQ+ narratives in five of the least queer-friendly locales in the country.

Chaya Raichik loses it after Chasten Buttigieg calls out Libs of TikTok for being unqualified for her goverment post

The anti-LGBTQ+ creator unleashed homophobic remarks on the Buttigiegs after Chasten criticized her for being unqualified to consult on children’s educational issues.

Gay in the red states

Living in the buckle of the Bible Belt isn't always easy for these GLBT Oklahomans, but they're determined to live openly, make a difference, and save their home state from itself

Trump's Choice to Head NASA Is From Planet Homophobia

U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine -- the man Trump wants to head the space agency -- is a relic of the past.  

Colorado Children’s Hospital Stops Gender-Affirming Procedures for Adult Patients

The spokesperson said that patients seeking surgical care are being referred to other facilities that still offer such procedures.

Stop Being the Purity Police Over Corporate Sponsorship of Pride

It's nice to imagine we don't need large companies to underwrite our celebrations, but those who organize Pride events know their help is a necessity.

Nathan Lane Will Be a 'Nance' on PBS

Out performers Nathan Lane and Michael Feinstein are among those going from stage to screen as part of the 2014 PBS Arts Fall Festival, hosted by Kristin Chenoweth.

California political activist couple Peggy Moore and Hope Wood killed in car crash

They met while campaigning for Barack Obama in 2008, worked for numerous other candidates, and later founded a consulting firm.

5 Red State LGBTQ+ Communities Targeted in New Pride Initiative

The "United We Stand" effort, from Unilever, Rana Reeves, and Tourmaline, will address LGBTQ+ people in cities with few to no protections.

Momentum for the Equality Act Is Clear

Voters in November rebelled against Trump's xenophobia. Time to take that momentum further, Chad Griffin and Mara Keisling write.

Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

Oklahoma trans woman fired over Charlie Kirk comments was nearly driven to suicide

Paula Sofia Schonauer was doxxed and fired, but an act of kindness pulled her out of a "death spiral."

We Won't Be Censored by Trump, the CDC, or Anyone

Politicians and religious leaders have tried to erase LGBT people for centuries. We're not going away, writes the Task Force's Megan Maury.

WATCH: New Factor in Equal Marriage Fight in Colo.

Boulder county officials continue to issue same-sex marriage licenses while six couples have filed a suit in federal court looking to overturn Colorado's ban on marriage equality.

Amid the Shutdown, LGBTQ Workers in Oklahoma Face a Special Suffering

Queer federal workers in the Bible Belt encounter both discrimination and a dearth of opportunities.

Most religious Americans support nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ people: survey

Regardless of faith, the vast majority of U.S. adults support LGBTQ+ protections.

ChristianMingle Forced to Admit Gay Christians Exist

The religious matchmaking site has been court-ordered to allow members to seek a same-sex partner.

Future Mom Talks About the Many Legal Hurdles to Being an LGBT Family

The Family Equality Council's director for public policy explains all the steps her family has had to go through to ensure the law can't ever tear them apart.

Two LGBTQ+ women may soon be confirmed as lifetime judges: 'It's crucial right now'

If Judges Nicole Berner and Melissa DuBose are confirmed to the federal bench, President Joe Biden would tie a record of appointing 11 openly LGBTQ+ lifetime judges.