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Right-Wing Group Targets LGBTQ+ Existence in Michigan Schools

The group opposes any mention of the LGBTQ+ experience in an outrageous opt-out form.

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Vatican welcomes straight-acting, celibate gay priests in training...for now

The church also declares LGBTQ+ folks exist "in a situation that seriously hinders a correct relationship with men and women."

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Ohio universities are closing their LGBTQ+ centers to comply with a state DEI ban

Ohio's ban on DEI prohibits public universities from endorsing "any controversial belief" — including LGBTQ+ existence.

Politics

Sonia Sotomayor: LGBTQ+ book opt outs 'threaten the very essence of public education'

"Exposing students to the 'message' that LGBTQ people exist, the majority says, is enough to trigger the most demanding form of judicial scrutiny," Sotomayor wrote.

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These crisis hotlines are still available for LGBTQ+ youth after Trump ends special 988 services

The Trump administration is cutting the 988 special service for LGBTQ+ youth, but there are still several existing lifelines for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Here are some.

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Meet Tom Hearn, the risqué comedian with a thirst for daddies

"I'm into daddies, especially if they know how to pay the bill," the viral star tells Pride's Ricky Cornish.

Philly Archbishop: LGBTQ People Don't Exist

Archbishop Charles Chaput also blamed the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal on liberalism.

What's the Best Way to Teach Kids LGBTQ People Exist?

A new guide for discussing LGBTQ relatives with kids is actually more helpful for grown-ups.

Right-Wing Group Targets LGBTQ+ Existence in Michigan Schools

The group opposes any mention of the LGBTQ+ experience in an outrageous opt-out form.

LGBTQ Malaysians Fight Back After Gov't Official Says They Don't Exist

"Erasure of our existence will not only just trivialize our struggle, but also perpetuate the injustices towards us," activist Numan Afifi says.

Vatican welcomes straight-acting, celibate gay priests in training...for now

The church also declares LGBTQ+ folks exist "in a situation that seriously hinders a correct relationship with men and women."

Ohio universities are closing their LGBTQ+ centers to comply with a state DEI ban

Ohio's ban on DEI prohibits public universities from endorsing "any controversial belief" — including LGBTQ+ existence.

Anti-LGBTQ Archbishop Charles Chaput Fired in Philadelphia

Chaput, who has even questioned the existence of LGBTQ Catholics, will be replaced by a supposedly more liberal clergy member, Nelson Perez.

Sonia Sotomayor: LGBTQ+ book opt outs 'threaten the very essence of public education'

"Exposing students to the 'message' that LGBTQ people exist, the majority says, is enough to trigger the most demanding form of judicial scrutiny," Sotomayor wrote.

Florida Extends ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Through High School Graduation

Now no student in a Florida public school will be taught about the existence of LGBTQ+ people or other gender identities until after they graduate from high school.

These crisis hotlines are still available for LGBTQ+ youth after Trump ends special 988 services

The Trump administration is cutting the 988 special service for LGBTQ+ youth, but there are still several existing lifelines for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Here are some.

Op-ed: Senator's Plan for Full LGBT Equality Is Wrong Path

The co-directors of GetEQUAL take umbrage with Jeff Merkley's plan to end LGBT discrimination in housing and employment.

Laverne Cox on Why 'Pose' Is 'Vital' in a Time of Trans Erasure

The transgender icon reminded the audience at the Outfest Legacy Awards why loving representation matters in a world divided by hate.

Report Victim Services Neglect LGBT People

AT&T Models How to Guarantee Trans Employees Protection

Pride at Work argues that a union contract helps ensure transgender employees get the protection they need.

GLAAD: Social Media Platforms Are Failing to Keep LGBTQ+ Users Safe

GLAAD's second annual Social Media Safety index finds five major platforms wanting.

Utah AG Signs Brief Supporting Anti-LGBTQ Bias

Not surprisingly, Sean Reyes is a Republican.

House & Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Promote LGBTQ+ Rights Abroad

They warn that anti-LGBTQ+ laws elsewhere have the potential to threaten LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. too.

A Lesbian Love Letter to 'Adventure Time'

Becca Down shares why Adventure Time's queer catharsis meant the world to her.

A New Path to LGBT Power

Equality Illinois helped usher in new legislation that will make it easier for LGBT people to affect policy in schools, hospitals, and prisons.

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"I'm into daddies, especially if they know how to pay the bill," the viral star tells Pride's Ricky Cornish.

Archbishop Charles Chaput also blamed the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal on liberalism.

A new guide for discussing LGBTQ relatives with kids is actually more helpful for grown-ups.

The group opposes any mention of the LGBTQ+ experience in an outrageous opt-out form.

"Erasure of our existence will not only just trivialize our struggle, but also perpetuate the injustices towards us," activist Numan Afifi says.

The church also declares LGBTQ+ folks exist "in a situation that seriously hinders a correct relationship with men and women."

Ohio's ban on DEI prohibits public universities from endorsing "any controversial belief" — including LGBTQ+ existence.

Chaput, who has even questioned the existence of LGBTQ Catholics, will be replaced by a supposedly more liberal clergy member, Nelson Perez.

"Exposing students to the 'message' that LGBTQ people exist, the majority says, is enough to trigger the most demanding form of judicial scrutiny," Sotomayor wrote.

Now no student in a Florida public school will be taught about the existence of LGBTQ+ people or other gender identities until after they graduate from high school.

The Trump administration is cutting the 988 special service for LGBTQ+ youth, but there are still several existing lifelines for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Here are some.

The co-directors of GetEQUAL take umbrage with Jeff Merkley's plan to end LGBT discrimination in housing and employment.

The transgender icon reminded the audience at the Outfest Legacy Awards why loving representation matters in a world divided by hate.

Pride at Work argues that a union contract helps ensure transgender employees get the protection they need.

GLAAD's second annual Social Media Safety index finds five major platforms wanting.

Not surprisingly, Sean Reyes is a Republican.

They warn that anti-LGBTQ+ laws elsewhere have the potential to threaten LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. too.

The father of the pop star has yet to issue a proper apology after sharing an offensive tweet.

Becca Down shares why Adventure Time's queer catharsis meant the world to her.

Equality Illinois helped usher in new legislation that will make it easier for LGBT people to affect policy in schools, hospitals, and prisons.