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American satisfaction with state of LGBTQ+ rights reaches lowest point in over a decade

Just over half of Americans said they are satisfied with the nation's acceptance of gay and lesbian people, the lowest rate since 2013.

empty cardboard firework package and shells littered on sidewalk

Voices

How dark will our skies be on July 4, 2026?

Opinion: Could this be our last Fourth of July celebrating what's left of a true democracy? writes John Casey.

Discover Dushi Curaçao, your ultimate Caribbean getaway

Travel

Explore dushi Curaçao: Your colorful LGBTQ+ Caribbean oasis

As the cold of winter sets in, it's time to explore Curaçao’s welcoming spirit and hidden gems tailored for LGBTQ+ travelers.

World

Slain Lesbian Soldier Ciara Durkin Remembered

An estimated 2,000 mourners, including Sen. John Kerry and Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, filled St. John the Baptist Church in Quincy, Mass., on Saturday for the funeral mass for lesbian Army Spc. Ciara Durkin, a 30-year-old Army National Guard corporal who was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head in Afghanistan.

mood of the nation

American satisfaction with state of LGBTQ+ rights reaches lowest point in over a decade

Just over half of Americans said they are satisfied with the nation's acceptance of gay and lesbian people, the lowest rate since 2013.

Loving's Message Is 'Louder' After Trump's Victory

The film about interracial love takes on heightened significance for viewers in the wake of the presidential election.

Mood on the Hill post-Coakley

View from Washington Netroots

View From Washington Seeking Obama

Life Lessons from a Gay Man Who Reinvented Himself Over and Over

How many different types of gay can one man be? From musical theater to electronica, country music to bear bars, J.P. kept searching for himself from one clique to another, reinventing himself at every turn.

How dark will our skies be on July 4, 2026?

Opinion: Could this be our last Fourth of July celebrating what's left of a true democracy? writes John Casey.

Explore dushi Curaçao: Your colorful LGBTQ+ Caribbean oasis

As the cold of winter sets in, it's time to explore Curaçao’s welcoming spirit and hidden gems tailored for LGBTQ+ travelers.

LGBT Gathering Marks Anniversary in India

A Long, Lackluster Election Day for Republicans

Despite the early encouraging mood of the Log Cabin Republicans, John McCain's all-out final push and rousing call to action seems to have come too late. McCain's voice, however hoarse it may have been after a long and arduous day of campaigning, did not suggest defeat.

Depression and Anxiety

Depression and Anxiety

A recent report by the American Journal of Psychiatry found that there were indeed higher rates of depression in gay men than in the general population. As a result, gay men are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior and to abuse alcohol and drugs with more frequency.

Slain Lesbian Soldier Ciara Durkin Remembered

Illinois Senate Approves Marriage Equality

On Valentine's Day, the Illinois State Senate approved marriage equality legislation by a vote of 34-21. The legislation now heads to a House committee.

Trans People in China Risking Their Lives With Self-Surgery

A new Amnesty International report highlights the dangers of discrimination in the world's most populous nation.

WATCH: Straight Russians Called on to Reproduce

Russia encourages straight couples to go forth and multiply, even offering prizes for procreation.

Reid To Schedule DADT Vote

Sit-In Organizers Call for 'Day of Action' on Gun Control Wednesday

Can the momentum built by the House sit-in travel outside of Washington?

Studying gaydar

Admit it: More than once you've probably had to rely on that mysterious sixth sense to figure out if the person walking down the street plays for your "team."

The 'Biblical' Response to #SpiritDay You Didn't Hear About

Focus on the Family and the Alliance Defending Freedom sponsored a religious event to promote the use of the Bible in public schools the same day as GLAAD's annual Spirit Day.

Clean and Clear: Top 5 Healthy Destinations

If you've had your fill of hectic nightlife, frantic traffic, smog and stress, book some R&R time at one of these gay-popular destinations. Breathe the cleanest air, stretch out on the most unspoiled sands, swim in the clearest waters and rejuvenate at the most relaxing spas.

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mood of the nation

Just over half of Americans said they are satisfied with the nation's acceptance of gay and lesbian people, the lowest rate since 2013.

The film about interracial love takes on heightened significance for viewers in the wake of the presidential election.

How many different types of gay can one man be? From musical theater to electronica, country music to bear bars, J.P. kept searching for himself from one clique to another, reinventing himself at every turn.

Opinion: Could this be our last Fourth of July celebrating what's left of a true democracy? writes John Casey.

As the cold of winter sets in, it's time to explore Curaçao’s welcoming spirit and hidden gems tailored for LGBTQ+ travelers.

Despite the early encouraging mood of the Log Cabin Republicans, John McCain's all-out final push and rousing call to action seems to have come too late. McCain's voice, however hoarse it may have been after a long and arduous day of campaigning, did not suggest defeat.

A recent report by the American Journal of Psychiatry found that there were indeed higher rates of depression in gay men than in the general population. As a result, gay men are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior and to abuse alcohol and drugs with more frequency.

On Valentine's Day, the Illinois State Senate approved marriage equality legislation by a vote of 34-21. The legislation now heads to a House committee.

A new Amnesty International report highlights the dangers of discrimination in the world's most populous nation.

Russia encourages straight couples to go forth and multiply, even offering prizes for procreation.

Can the momentum built by the House sit-in travel outside of Washington?

Admit it: More than once you've probably had to rely on that mysterious sixth sense to figure out if the person walking down the street plays for your "team."

Focus on the Family and the Alliance Defending Freedom sponsored a religious event to promote the use of the Bible in public schools the same day as GLAAD's annual Spirit Day.

If you've had your fill of hectic nightlife, frantic traffic, smog and stress, book some R&R time at one of these gay-popular destinations. Breathe the cleanest air, stretch out on the most unspoiled sands, swim in the clearest waters and rejuvenate at the most relaxing spas.