Breaking down barriers in mental health equity
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January 6, 2025
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A royal love story: India's first out gay prince and his American husband
Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.
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From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.
October 7, 2024
When they silence our science: The LGBTQ+ research purge & why it matters
Opinion: Research on trauma recovery for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence was silenced, impacting care, silencing experiences, and threatening future research.
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Op-ed: How Your Facebook Posts Are Changing the World
Social media can be more than cat memes; it can actually move the country in a more tolerant direction.
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Democrats need to urge Americans to calculate their 2026 health care costs now
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LGBTQ+ Groups Voice Outrage Over Dobbs Ruling Overturning Roe
"We are at an exceedingly dangerous, unprecedented moment," said Human Rights Campaign Interim President Joni Madison.
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Attacks on Imane Khelif prove what we've long known: Transphobia hurts cis women, too
Transphobia is increasingly aimed at cisgender women. This discrimination extends beyond sports, creating new victims of anti-trans hate.
August 2, 2024
Teaching tolerance isn't indoctrination. It's protection
Opinion: In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the justices gave bigotry a permission slip and ruled that parents can “opt out” of LGBTQ-inclusive lessons, further diminishing lessons and practices on inclusivity in civic society, argues Darek M. Ciszek.
October 20, 2025
Trump's war on harm reduction will cost LGBTQ+ lives
Opinion: By dismantling proven HIV prevention and overdose reduction programs, the Trump administration is replacing science with politics — and putting already vulnerable LGBTQ+ communities in greater danger.
August 14, 2025
The Trump Administration has killed America’s lifeline to the world
Opinion: By dismantling USAID and slashing more than 80 percent of its programs, the Trump administration has jeopardized decades of bipartisan progress, endangered millions of lives, and sent a dangerous message: America no longer leads with humanity.
August 14, 2025
The importance of finding queer belonging in America's historic sites
In an evolving narrative of America’s past, landmark sites have the potential to celebrate the rich tapestry of queer stories.
May 10, 2025
Op-ed: Why LGBT Millennials Should Care About Adoption
LGBT equality is on the fast track in the United States, but if you think that adoption rights for gay and lesbian Millennials will just fall into place, think again.
December 18, 2013
Why Scouting America blazes a different trail
Sydney Ireland championed the groundbreaking move for this organization embrace inclusivity. But in this social and political climate, more must be done to ensure the progress made doesn't take steps back.
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Beyond decriminalization of same-sex relations
Human Rights Watch's Hala Maurice Guindy tells how LGBTQ+ individuals face ongoing human rights abuses in the Middle East and North Africa due to the criminalization of same-sex relations. Laws may seem vague, but they are used to persecute and harass. How can we ensure genuine equality and protection for all members of the LGBTQ+ community?
June 6, 2024
If you measure a man by his friends, Trump choosing Kid Rock over 'The Boss' says it all
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May 20, 2025
Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.
July 22, 2024
Is equality on the horizon for Thailand's transgender community?
Photographer Elizabeth Waterman captures the struggles and resilience of Thailand's Ladyboys, shedding light on their challenges and hopes for a better future.
November 15, 2024
LGBT Travelers Shouldn't Just Visit Queer-Friendly Destinations
Have you wrestled with the decision to travel to destinations considered anti-LGBT? Patrick Gunn of VACAYA shares his experience.
May 23, 2018
How doctors became providers of hope and our kids' last line of defense
Opinion: A parent thanks healthcare providers offering gender-affirming care, providing beacons of hope in a challenging climate.
April 11, 2025