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Hate crime or neighborhood feud?  Everything we know so far about Jonathan Joss's killing

In the midst of a feud with his suspected killer, Joss dealt with the loss of his house and pets, financial hardships, and substance abuse.

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Adoption Ban Decision Explained

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The LGBTQ+ Mental Health Crisis, Explained

The Trevor Project's most recent national survey found an increased suicide risk for LGBTQ+ young people.

WATCH: Lesbians Explain Strap-On Sex
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WATCH: Lesbians Explain Strap-On Sex

Ellen DeGeneres Explains the Birds and the Bees
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Ellen DeGeneres Explains the Birds and the Bees

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Feds Ordered to Explain DADT Discrimination

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Wale Explains Black Pride Cancellation

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The HIV Drug Classes Explained

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Christopher Durang Explains It All

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The Cakeshop Supreme Court Case, Explained

Meet the plaintiffs suing to end discrimination against same-sex couples in the name of religion. 

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The Handkerchief Code Explained, Once and for All

Christine Quinn Explains Abortion Rights
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Christine Quinn Explains Abortion Rights

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Giuda Explains Comparison of Gays to Animals

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Barney Frank Explains March Remarks

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What Is Intersex? A Personal Explainer

Have questions about what it means to be intersex? Filmmaker and activist River Gallo has the answers. 

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The Mess of The Masterpiece Cakeshop, Explained

Here's what's going on and why it's about so much more than cake. 

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Obama Explains It All for You

Senator Barack Obama talks about his record on LGBT issues, Donnie McClurkin, and tells us that he isn't choosing one demographic of voters over another.

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The Intricacies of Top and Bottom Surgery, Explained

Scott Turner-Schofield answers all your questions about trans anatomy.

WATCH: A Transwoman Explains Gender to a Lesbian
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WATCH: A Transwoman Explains Gender to a Lesbian

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Let 'Bridegroom' Explain the Urgency of Equality

Shane Bitney Crone talks to The Advocate about one of the most important LGBT films this year, which debuts on Netflix and Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network on Sunday.

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Gloria Estefan Explains Partnership With Target