Why is the United Methodist Church meeting over LGBTQ+ rights?
Delegates at the church's General Conference are likely to vote to rescind anti-LGBTQ+ policies, but it's not a done deal.
April 26, 2024
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17 Photos of the Trans Experience by Mariette Pathy Allen
The lauded photographer will have a special Pride exhibition at Culture Lab LIC in New York until the end of July.
June 3, 2023
Duke University Rejects Student Group Over Homophobic Policy
Young Life bars those who "practice a homosexual lifestyle" from staff and volunteer positions.
September 20, 2019
Duke University Makes Applications More Welcoming for LGBT Hopefuls
In an optional, open-ended short essay, applicants to Duke can now describe their sexual orientation and gender identity in their own words.
September 13, 2014
Duke President Urges Repeal of Anti-LGBT North Carolina Bill
In a statement issued Monday, Richard Brodhead argued the bill “runs counter to the ideals of Duke University.”
April 19, 2016
Decades of Old Research Leads to Possible HIV Vaccine For Kids
Researchers at Duke University have made a breakthrough with pediatric HIV vaccination after finding overlooked data in previous trials.
September 21, 2014
Study: Religions' Acceptance of Gays and Lesbians Increases
While news stories often note churches' increasing openness to gays and lesbians, a Duke University study offers numbers to confirm that trend.
September 13, 2014
Duke rape suspect may get jail time for antigay assault
Accusations that Duke University lacrosse player Collin Finnerty raped a college student could upset a deal that kept him out of prison over an antigay assault last year.
April 21, 2006
Supreme Court Post-Gaming: What's Kennedy Thinking?
Duke University law and political science professor Neil Siegel was at the Supreme Court hearing. He tells us why he expects Justice Roberts isn't our friend and Justice Kennedy will save the day.
April 29, 2015
Final Four Coaches, University Officials Weigh In on Indiana's RFRA
Officials with the schools competing in this weekend's NCAA finals are speaking out on Indiana's controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
April 2, 2015
WATCH: S.C. Clubgoers Counter Homophobic Kiss-Off With Kiss-In
Some college students say a club in a South Carolina resort area had ejected same-sex couples for kissing -- so they decided to bring a lot of same-sex kisses its way.
May 8, 2015
WATCH: UCLA Football Coach Welcomes Gay Players
Jim Mora's appearance in a You Can Play video marks the first high-profile participation by a college football coach.
April 17, 2013
Duke Press Debuts New Academic Journal for Trans Studies
Transgender Studies Quarterly bills itself as the first nonmedical journal focusing on contemporary issues facing the trans and gender-nonconforming communities.
May 27, 2014
College made easy
The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students is the best ever road map to gay-friendly campuses. Even if we do say so ourselves.
August 14, 2006
Meet the 21-year-old Rhodes Scholar fighting for the wrongfully incarcerated
In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates, like Jenna Smith, who are already changing the world.
August 19, 2025
