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Cary Grant's Daughter: Dad Wasn't Gay or Bi, But If He Had Been, OK

Jennifer Grant says she doesn't know if her father had a same-sex relationship, but if he did, she hopes he enjoyed it.

Spelman College to Admit Transgender Women

Spelman has become the second historically black women's college to admit women of all identities.

Morehouse College Will Now Accept Transgender Students

The historically black all-male college follows in the footsteps of its sister school - Spelman College - in efforts to be more inclusive. 

Future gay leaders '06

In our annual roundup of high achievers we look at seven young men and women who are already making a difference and are set to take over the fight for equality in the future.

Queer Women Deserve Sex Toys Made Specifically for Them

Wet For Her's Alice Derock explains why lesbians, bi women, and other female-identifying people have specific sexual needs.

What the Repeal of New York's 'Walking While Trans' Law Means

The law could get a person arrested for their race, appearance, or clothing.

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace gets roasted for attacking her state’s NCAA champion Dawn Staley on transgender players

Ahead of her state’s prospect to win a national championship, the South Carolina Republican attacked the famed basketball coach for her inclusive stance.

Maura Healey Becomes First Lesbian Governor in U.S. History

She also made history in 2014 as the first out person to be elected attorney general of a state. 

Marilyn Loden, Labor Advocate Behind Term 'Glass Ceiling,' Dies at 76

(CNN) Loden leaves behind a rich history of advocating for working women.

Op-ed: Why Antigone Rising and GLAAD's Leader Skip Michfest

While transgender women become increasingly visible, there is one place where the promise of shared womanhood does not include them.

Let's Celebrate, Not Hate, the BlackGirlMagic

There is so much to criticize -- why are our black women Olympians getting the shade? 

BBC Doesn't Think It Needs Trans People to Speak on Trans Issues

The network's Newsnight program is receiving criticism for having featured only cisgender people to address transgender issues.

Obama Tells Graduates to Embrace "Defiant, Can-Do Spirit"

"That's how we achieved women's rights," said Obama. "That's how we achieved voting rights. That how we achieved workers' rights. That's how we achieved gay rights. That's how we made this union more perfect."

Women Like Me Have Always Been Part of the Boy Scouts

It's sad that we still see so many different programs in terms of the gender binary. Thankfully, BSA is getting with the times.

'It's The Women's Room!' and Other Bathroom Trouble

Navigating the social mores of the public restroom when you're not cisgender can be a tricky dance, practiced multiple times a day.

Women and People of Color Are at a Crossroads

The Astraea Foundation has been fighting for women and people of color for 40 years. Executive director J. Bob Alotta shares the organization's plans for the next four decades.

‘One of a Kind’ Megan Rapinoe Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy After Final U.S. Match

Two World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal would be enough for many, but the 38-year-old has never just been satisfied with sporting achievements.

Gay Congressman Celebrates Beyoncé During House Floor Speech

She is a Black trailblazer and deserves to be celebrated at the intersection of the end of Black History Month and beginning of Women's History Month, the congressman said.

Caster Semenya and the Race for Sex Definition

A race has a definite beginning and end. Sex and gender do not.