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Domestic violence nonprofits rocked by Trump funding freeze

Gender-based violence organizations have begun to self-edit their public-facing media out of fear they will lose federal grants essential to the provision of life-saving services.

WATCH: Will Newest Ads Convince North Carolina Voters?

The coalition working to defeat a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in North Carolina released two new ads focused on the unintended consequences of the measure for domestic violence victims as the campaign nears its final week.

House Passes VAWA Without Gay Protections

The House approves reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, but not an LGBT-explicit portion.

Don't Let Bernardo Almonte Die in Vain

Following the murder of Almonte at the hands of his partner, Broadway performer Marcus Bellamy, we must confront same-sex domestic violence.

Op-ed: The Most Ignored LGBT Issue

Domestic violence affects more LGBT couples than most people think.

People Still Don't Understand Men Can Be Victims of Domestic Abuse

Jennifer Ponce, who works to end intimate partner violence, often encounters people who think victims can only look a certain way.

Activists Cheer House's Inclusive Domestic Violence Bill

The House passed the LGBT-inclusive Senate version of a bill reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act by a bipartisan vote of 286-138.

Love Is Not Abuse Explores Domestic Violence in Queer Relationships

The author of Love Is Not Abuse shares his personal story about surviving DV in a gay relationship and how to break free. 

A Win for LGBT-Inclusive Domestic Violence Act

The Senate passed the first LGBT-inclusive version of the Violence Against Women Act, which will now provide explicit protections for LGBT survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

VAWA May Lose LGBT Inclusiveness

The day after the Senate approved the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act with LGBT-inclusive provisions, members of the Republican-controlled House introduced their own version of the bill, which excludes coverage for LGBT citizens. 

LGBTQ+ People, Men Are Seeking More Domestic Violence Help

A Colorado advocacy group wants men and LGBTQ+ people to know that they're just a phone call away.

Almost Half of Gay Men Experience Intimate Partner Violence

Gay men experience physical and sexual assault at similar rates to women, study finds.

Demanding healthy love

Isolated and ashamed no more: Gays and lesbians abused by their partners are finally speaking up and getting help.

2 Studies That Prove Domestic Violence Is an LGBT Issue

Two studies refute myth that intimate-partner violence is not an LGBT crisis.

Domestic Violence Isn't Just a Straight Problem

The report released during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month further highlights how intersectional identities relate to intimate partner violence.

Senate Introduces LGBT-Inclusive Domestic Violence Act

The Senate will most likely vote on an LGBT-inclusive Violence Against Women Act this week.

WATCH: Trans YouTube Star's Shocking Reminder

Seeing trans woman Julie Vu's bruised face -- a condition depicted with makeup -- caught the attention of tens of thousands of viewers.