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Michigan adds sexual orientation and gender identity to hate crime law despite 'far-right fiction'

House Bills 5400 and 5401 amended the definition and sentencing guidelines of the state's 1988 “ethnic intimidation” statute for the first time in over 36 years.

Paul Reubens, comic who played Pee-wee Herman, comes out as gay posthumously in new documentary

Paul Reubens opened up about his sexuality for a documentary about his life, which was filmed before he died of cancer in 2023.

Brent Bozell, anti-LGBTQ+ activist and father of January 6 rioter, to head U.S. media agency

Donald Trump has picked Bozell to run the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees the Voice of America and other federally funded news outlets.

Most Meta employees oppose ending DEI and fact-checking, survey finds

Meta workers overwhelming disagreed with the abolition of fact-checking and DEI programs, according to a new anonymous survey of 965 verified employees.

Megyn Kelly rants about 'obese' lesbians when talking about L.A. fires

On a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the MAGA firebrand said she wants to be rescued by a "strong man" not "overweight, out-of-shape women."

Why some lesbians and bisexual women experience poverty

Race and education level are involved, but there are differences among the two groups, according to a new study.

Why did a gay man throw a pie in Anita Bryant's face, and who was he?

Gay activist Thom Higgins "pied" the antigay crusader during a press conference in Des Moines in 1977 as part of his considerable career as an LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Here's the whole story.

For Anita Bryant, there will be no orange juice in hell

Hers is a cautionary tale about the perils of bigotry. It’s the rabid and hateful venom people remember, not the orange juice, writes John Casey.

Freemasons, gay men, and corrupt elites in Cameroon — inside a conspiracy theory

A new book explores an ongoing conspiracy theory in Cameroon and neighboring Gabon that corrupt elites spread homosexuality through their connections to secret orders like the Freemasons.

Chick-fil-A is working with an LGBTQ+ charity as it attempts to launch in the UK yet again

This marks the third time Chick-fil-A has attempted to launch in the United Kingdom, after its first two locations faced massive boycotts spearheaded by the LGBTQ+ community.

Russian police raid clubs in crackdown on LGBTQ+ 'propaganda,' make arrests

About a dozen people were arrested and convicted of "petty hooliganism."

A New York judge refused to marry a lesbian couple. The community wants her to resign

Felicia Pitts-Davis is being investigated by the state Commission of Judicial Conduct for refusing to marry a lesbian couple despite marrying a straight couple moments before.

Homophobic Florida killer says victim orchestrated his own attack

Gerald Declan Radford admits he shot and killed John Walter Lay while the gay man walked his dog, Roxy, but says he should be freed under the state's 'stand your ground' laws.

​The confessions of a retired gas-lighter

Coming out in the 21st century is hard not because of others, but because of our own struggle to accept ourselves, writes George del Junco.

Dua Lipa is Trevor Project's Mental Health Champion of 2024

"Dua Lipa's outspoken support for LGBTQ+ rights and her candor around her own mental health struggles make her the ideal recipient for this year's award," said Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black.

A mother reflects on justice days after her gay son’s murderer was sentenced to life without parole

Jeanne Pepper, the mother of Blaze Bernstein, sat down with The Advocate to talk about what it means for her family that Samuel Woodward’s anti-Semitism and homophobia got him locked up for the rest of his life.

Spam text messages tell LGBTQ+ people to report to a 're-education camp'

The offensive texts, which the FBI said it is investigating, even went to children in high school.

Two teens arrested in assault that caused death of gay DJ Bryan Smith

Both are minors, and neither has been charged with murder, but they face assault charges and others. Additional charges are possible.

No, Elon Musk's trans daughter Vivian Wilson isn't 'dead' — but he's dead to her

Vivian Wilson is once again calling out her biological father for claiming she's "dead" just because she transitioned.

Missing bisexual rugby player Levi Davis could have been blackmailed: report

A new independent investigation supports the athlete's claims that he was being sexually abused and blackmailed before he vanished.