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Wilson Cruz aims to 'change minds and hearts' with new docuseries about queer Mormon teens

The six-episode series, Not Part of the Plan, spans across two years, following four young members of Utah’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

LGBT Youth Center Booted From Provo, Utah, Independence Day Parade

The permit for Encircle: LGBT+ Family and Youth Resource Center was revoked the day before the parade.

'Heathers' Reboot Ditched by Paramount, Premieres Overseas

Controversy has encircled the show, which features minorities -- including a gender-nonconforming teen -- as bullies.

Ed Smart Says He Never Wanted to Be Gay

Leaving the Mormon faith helped him accept his sexuality, he said at the Encircle Summit in Utah. 

Tim Cook, Dwyane Wade & Others Celebrate Utah LGBTQ+ Youth Nonprofit

Celebrities and Utah state leaders gathered in support of Encircle, an organization that provides mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth. 

Trans Youth Comes Out, Sings 'This Is Me' to Millions

Ash from the LGBT Utah group Encircle led a moving performance of the Greatest Showman hit at LoveLoud.

Julianne Hough Dances for LGBT Acceptance in Mormon Capital

Raised Mormon, the dancer choreographed an energetic performance to "The Greatest" at LoveLoud, which sent a message supporting queer youth.

When Sex Mets Murder

Out.com has published a collection of photos titled Mementi Mori, a body of work that features locations where biological men, sometimes boys, were murdered because they were gay or transgender.

The Heartbreaking Story Behind Dan Reynolds's Rainbow Ring

The Imagine Dragons singer wears a reminder of the cost of bigotry.

Alexandra Billings Sings 'Creep' for Trans Youth Lost and Living (Video)

The Transparent star gave a powerful new meaning to a Radiohead song after telling a heartwarming tale of how her students responded to a hate crime with love.

Fresh Prince's Alfonso Ribeiro on How Intersectionality Saves Lives

The actor appeared at LoveLoud in order to support LGBT youth with an empowering message and a surprise dance.

Biden Denounces Poland's 'LGBT-Free Zones'

"LGBTQ+ rights are human rights," says the Democratic presidential nominee.

Tim Cook to LGBT Youth: 'You Are a Gift to the World'

The out CEO of Apple turned out to support queer young people at the LoudLoud music festival.

LoveLoud Responds to Report of Trans Bathroom Discrimination

A trans woman was reportedly told she was "in the wrong bathroom" at the LGBT-supportive music festival.

Experts Weigh in on the Realities of Gender-Affirming Care and the Dangers of Disinformation

Admiral Rachel Levine and Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld address puberty blockers, FDA challenges, and the power of community engagement to combat misinformation in a crucial dialogue on trans health care.

Mormon Church Offers Surprising Endorsement of LGBT-Supportive Music Festival

Organizer Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons said he welcomed the church's support but made clear he disagrees with its antigay doctrine.

Republicans' Hatred of Powerful Women, Now Live and Uninterrupted!

Trump and his boys' club took aim at Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch at the impeachment hearings, but it only displayed their weakness. 

LOVELOUD Isn't Just a Concert, It's a Revelation for LGBTQ+ Youth

It wasn't just music and comraderie that emanated from a Salt Lake City amphitheater -- it was also freedom.

Sleeping With a Woman, But Feeling the Lure of Gay Life

In this excerpt from his newest book, Excuse Me While I Slip Into Someone More Comfortable, Eric Poole documents a gradual realization.