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‘Forgetting the Many’ remembers WW2 hero Alan Turing and other gay men like him

The documentary Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing examines Turing and other gay men convicted under the U.K.’s 1885 anti-homosexuality law. It opens for a one-week run in NYC on Dec. 6.

Arizona: Org. Files for Marriage Equality Ballot Initiative

Some Arizona residents are waiting to hear what the Supreme Court will say, in an effort to establish legal marriage equality in their state.

Professor at Antigay University to Head Juvenile Justice Program

Caren Harp is a professor from the Liberty University School of Law, which is the brainchild of many antigay and anti-transgender legal efforts.

WATCH: Ariz. Senator Comes Out as Gay

In response to Arizona's almost-successful effort to legalize discrimination based on religious beliefs, State Sen. Steve Gallardo announced that he's a gay man.

Senate Committee Says Craig Acted Improperly In Airport Sex Sting

The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee says Idaho senator Larry Craig acted improperly in connection with a men's room sex sting last year and had brought discredit on the Senate. In a letter to the Republican senator, the ethics panel said Craig's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea after his arrest at an airport in Minnesota was an effort to evade legal consequences of his actions. Craig's actions constitute ''improper conduct which has reflected discreditably on the Senate,'' the letter said.

Who Is The Movement's Overlooked MLK?

In the search for the movement’s Martin Luther King, have we overlooked ourselves?

Fearless + Fighting Back: Lambda Legal’s plan to protect LGBTQ+ and HIV rights

"Fueled by the fearless spirit of our queer and trans pioneers who lived their truth well before the Stonewall riots, our champions against heartless AIDS bigotry, and our courageous grassroots leaders, we are fearless in the face of this new wave of hatred," writes Kevin Jennings and Jenny Pizer of Lambda Legal.

Big gay love

HBO's Big Love has ignited debate about hetero polygamy, but polyamorous relationships are not news to the many gay men with multiple long-term partners. How do they fit in to our fight for visibility?

Decriminalization of Gay Sex Boosts Global HIV Response: Report

A new study by UNDP, GNP+, and O’Neill Institute links legal reforms with improved HIV prevention and treatment, highlighting the critical role of decriminalizing same-sex relationships in public health.

Trump tries to silence Stormy Daniels again ahead of election, Rachel Maddow reveals in bombshell report

“Trump is trying to get another hush money deal with Stormy Daniels ahead of this election,” Maddow told the MSNBC audience.

The Continuing Need for Employment Protections

Half of the states allow people to be fired for being LGBT. That means millions of us still live in fear of workplace discrimination.

U.S. activists call U.K. anti-trans ruling 'a serious blow' to human rights

Some worry it will affect trans rights in the U.S. and other countries.

60+ Groups Are Spreading Anti-LGBTQ+ Pseudoscience Across the Country: Report

A comprehensive Southern Poverty Law Center study exposes over 60 groups propagating harmful misinformation, revealing tactics and future threats to LGBTQ+ rights.

Illinois Court Says Antigay Groups Cannot Intervene in Marriage Equality Suit

Attorneys for the gay couples seeking equal marriage rights say the decision moves them closer to their day in court.

Prop. 8 Proponents Fail to Halt Marriage -- Again

One more attempt to stop gay and lesbians from marrying in California.

Billy Porter and the Pose Cast are Pure Joy in Virtual 'Love Yourself'

The video was released ahead of a Pose special aimed at raising awareness about LGBTQ+ people of color. 

Apple, Costco stand behind DEI programs

Both companies' directors are encouraging shareholders to vote against resolutions asking them to reconsider DEI initiatives.