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Decriminalization of Gay Sex Boosts Global HIV Response: Report

A new study by UNDP, GNP+, and O’Neill Institute links legal reforms with improved HIV prevention and treatment, highlighting the critical role of decriminalizing same-sex relationships in public health.

She's Back! Hillary Clinton Calls Trump's Cuts 'A Grave Mistake'

"Here I go again," the former secretary of state told Georgetown University students, "talking about research, evidence and facts."

Georgetown's LGBT Student Housing Draws Right-Wing Ire

The space, to open in the fall, is designed for students exploring issues of gender and sexual orientation, and the far right claims the Georgetown is abandoning its Catholic roots.

Gay Teen Kicked Out of Home Becomes School's Co-Valedictorian

Seth Owen endured "conversion therapy" and homelessness to rise to the top of the class. Now he needs some help with his college tuition.

Georgetown Alumni Embarrassed of Fellow Graduate Kirstjen Nielsen

A petition of Georgtown alumni want the Homeland Security Secretary to resign after she OK'd putting children in cages.

Gay Valedictorian Kicked Out by Parents Launches Scholarship Program

Seth Owen has started the Unbroken Horizons Scholarship Foundation to help other students from marginalized communities.

Scalia's Death Exposes Fractures in Legal, Political Circles

Was late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia a stalwart defender of the Constitution or of 'privilege, oppression, and bigotry?'

Gay Valedictorian Kicked Out of Home Gets Help from Ellen DeGeneres

A GoFundMe page set up for Seth Owen raised $141,000 to help with his Georgetown tuition. Now, DeGeneres has another surprise for him.
 

Why Do Some LGBTQ Causes Go Viral and Others Are Ignored?

The woman who helped crowdfund an education for a formerly-homeless gay man discusses other worthy causes that deserve your attention.

Catholic University Denies Recognition to LGBT Student Group

Administrators said that despite students' reassurances, they feared the group would become an advocacy organization rather than a support group.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Is Out

Departure comes amid growing family seperations while the death of a transgender refugee in ICE custody remains unexplained.

Pete Buttigieg Shaves Head, Takes U.S. Census With Chasten

After growing a beard, the first major gay presidential candidate drew attention to the national survey with another grooming choice.

Justice Alito: 'We Will Deal' With Supreme Court Vacancy

The conservative justice also reminded students at Georgetown Law Center that the current court gets no say in who will be their newest colleague.  

Obama Nominates Lesbian Attorney for Second EEOC Term

Chai Feldblum is the first out LGBT person to serve on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.