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Transgender man Sam Nordquist tortured and killed in upstate New York

Five people have been charged in connection with the killing and brutal torture of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist.

5 N.Y. Schools Evacuated After Bomb Threats Over LGBTQ+ Books

The person threatening the schools was upset about “groomers,” which is a far-right wing slur to attack LGBTQ+ people who work with children.

New York Schools on Lock Out After Second Bomb Threat Over LGBTQ+ Book

For the second time in two days students in a Rochester-area school district have been terrorized because somebody doesn’t like the books in the school library.

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Florida Judge Rules Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

A county judge in Florida has ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is in violation of the constitution.

Will Florida Marriage Case Be Rushed To Supreme Court?

The couple who filed one of the legal challenges to Florida's marriage ban is asking for the state supreme court to pick up the case sooner than later.

No Florida Weddings Yet, Judge Rules

The same judge who ruled against the state's marriage ban has denied a motion to issue licenses to same-sex couples immediately.

Gay Official Claims Reporter Bullied Him

Outed by reports he used Grindr at work.

School Bans Captain Underpants Over Gay Character

A Michigan elementary school is banning the latest installment of the popular children's series because one of the main characters is gay.

There's a Human Behind the Sensational Florida Cannibal Case

Justin Tyler Calhoun, who identifies as a trans woman, is accused of savagely killing her ex after accusing him of being a cannibal. The tabloids love the story -- and ignore the realities that led to it.

Miami Judge Rules Florida's Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

A judge ruled that Florida's marriage law is only in place to discriminate against same-sex couples.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Cover Same-Sex Couples

Less than three weeks after a legally married New York lesbian couple filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York for denying them spousal health care benefits, the health insurance company has announced it will begin covering married same-sex couples, according to OutcomeBuffalo.com.

Florida Marriage Ban Loses Three for Three

A third GOP-appointed state judge has ruled that Florida's ban on performing or recognizing same-sex marriages is unconstitutional.

Florida Couple Charged With Attacking Gay Men for Wearing Speedos

Two people are in custody, accused of assaulting gay tourists for their choice in swimwear.

Indiana: Weddings Have Begun

Indiana couples are rushing to obtain marriage certificates after a federal judge ruled that the state's ban was unconstitutional.

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A Homophobic Murderer Has Been Stabbed to Death in Prison

Steven Eric Mullins killed Billy Jack Gaither after the gay man allegedly made a pass at his friend at a bar. Now he's met a violent end himself.

LGBTQ+ and AIDS Activist Susan Cowell Dead at 71

Cowell, a nurse, was instrumental in Rochester, N.Y.'s response to the AIDS crisis and was heavily involved in politics as well.

Pete Buttigieg responds to Kamala Harris not choosing him as her running mate because he’s gay

In her upcoming book, Harris says Americans wouldn't have voted for a Black woman and a gay man. Buttigieg says they deserve more credit.

The Photos Floridians Have Been Waiting For

It's a rare instance of good news out of Florida as same-sex couples began marrying throughout Florida at midnight today.

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