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Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.

Tangerine Summers, Beloved Georgia Drag Queen, Has Died

Summers, who lived in Macon, Ga., had one of the longest drag careers in the region.

Jackie Chan's Daughter: Homophobia Has Left Me Homeless

In a plea with her girlfriend, Etta Ng says her parents have left her with no place to go.

Gay and Nonbinary Performers Sweep the Tony Awards

The historic ceremony was hosted by out actress Ariana DeBose.

69 Photos Celebrating the Star-Studded GLAAD Media Awards in NYC

Karine Jean-Pierre, Joel Kim Booster, Zooey Zephyr, Harvey Guillén, Mauree Turner, and more graced the stage last weekend for the ceremony honoring LGBTQ+ media representation.

Rand Paul Gets Senate Challenger in Gay Mayor's Historic Campaign

Kentucky's Republican senator has some competition this fall in an out mayor from Lexington.

6 Things We Learned from the Memories Pizza Interview

Kevin and Crystal O'Connor aren't sorry for saying they would not cater a same-sex wedding. And the nearly $1 million raised on their behalf 'is fantastic' too.

Pride and Prejudice

In the wake of California's passage of Proposition 8, protests are popping up around the country -- and so are comparisons between gays' and African-Americans' fights for equality. Is gay the new black? Michael Joseph Gross examines two struggles for civil rights.

Gay is the New Black?

In the wake of California's passage of Proposition 8, protests are popping up around the country -- and so are comparisons between gays' and African-Americans' fights for equality. Is gay the new black? Michael Joseph Gross examines two struggles for civil rights. Plus: Photos from Wednesday night's rally in New York City.

Editor's Letter: Life After Marriage Equality

When the first nation in the world enacted marriage equality by referendum, the media response was surprising. But also kind of perfect.

Pulse Needs to Become a Museum, Not Rubble

Some are calling for the nightclub -- site of one of our community's worst tragedies -- to be torn down. Sara Grossman, who lost her best friend there, says that's not the answer.

Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Rules Out Presidential Run

He says he fears a three-way race would lead to the election of Donald Trump or Ted Cruz.

Mary Oliver, Acclaimed Lesbian Poet, Dies at 83

Oliver, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and other honors, dedicated much of her work to longtime partner Molly Malone Cook.

The media and Democrats address Trump with a tired checklist when the moment calls for a full-on body check

The CEO of Media Matters on missteps by the media and Democrats, and how America is becoming inured to the danger of Trump’s constant chaos.

Op-ed: Stop Freaking Out About Female Intersex Athletes

The scientific authorities have said multiple times that intersex women don't have an advantage in athletics. So won't the sporting authorities just let them play?

Why we will never have another president like Jimmy Carter again

We’re likely to never again see a president as kind, simple, and honest as Carter, and that’s why his death stings so much, writes John Casey.