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Waking Up to Gio Benitez, GMA Weekend's Out Star

Benitez brings no shortage of knowledge, authenticity, and kindness to his role of journalist and morning personality.

Why Every City Needs an LGBT Job Fair

Finding and keeping work remains perilous for many LGBT people. But an event in one of the nation's biggest cities is helping queer folks find employment and climb the ladder.

Trans Latina Meraxes Medina killed in Los Angeles

Medina, a makeup artist and friend to many, was shot to death last month.

Taking affirmative action

Do gays deserve the same boost into college as racial minorities?

Trump Pardons Racist Criminal Joe Arpaio

The president has made it clear -- he's declaring war on minorities.

Why Can't Prince Charming's True Love Be Asian?

Lamenting another lost opportunity to showcase queer Asian men.

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Florida School District Offers Refunds, Erasure of Yearbook's LGBTQ+ Content

They say it’s not about censorship, but what else could it be about?

Dem Candidates for Illinois Gov. Spar Over Who's Most LGBT-Friendly

Illinois -- a state with no shortage of problems, from violence to budget impasses -- has five LGBT-friendly Democrats vying to lead it.

Op-ed: Mother Earth Is the Ultimate Diva

Does being gay -- or part of any minority -- make you more empathetic to environmental concerns? This writer thinks so.

STUDY: Half of Black Gay Men Will Test HIV-Positive

A new CDC report shows alarming HIV rates in the black and gay communities.

When Kids Ask About Hate, Show Them Love

A queer parent's words to their children may soon be forgotten, but their actions — whether taking them to a vigil or the local LGBT center — won't be.

Op-ed: They're Trans, Hispanic, and Changed This World

Sylvia Rivera. Diego Sanchez. Pat Cordova-Goff. Carmen Carrera. The list goes on and on...

36 LGBT Groups Condemn Recent U.S. Refugee Raids

Advocates for immigration reform say recent U.S. raids and deportations need to resonante with LGBT people.

A Reminder From Orlando That We Still Must Fight HIV

Among the discussions about what motivated a shooter in Orlando is a disturbing story that reminds us HIV and stigma are still a problem.

Recalling LGBTQ+ Stories in Hispanic Heritage Month

The Latino Equality Alliance explains its history and its work to empower LGBTQ+ Latinx people. 

 

Federal authorities are investigating attacks on transgender and Latino students in Virginia

Norview High School officials in Norfolk are accused of looking the other way toward harassment of some students who were targeted for their identity.

California LGBT, HIV Center Unlawfully Evicted

Bienestar, an organization serving Southern California's Latino LGBT, HIV-positive and at-risk communities, was evicted from its new Van Nuys offices two days after opening. The landlord allegedly told the organization they were "bringing disease" to the building.