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Missing gay Ole Miss student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee declared legally dead weeks before murder trial begins

Here’s everything you need to know about Lee and his alleged killer Sheldon Timothy Herrington.

How Coming Out as a Gay Teacher Helped My Students

Being out only endeared this teacher to his adolescent charges. 

Judge Allows Right-Wing Student Group to Kick Gay Leader Out

A federal judge ruled the University of Iowa could not de-register a group for denying a leadership post to a gay student.

Tenn.'s 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Returns, Could Out Students to Parents

Tennessee state senator Stacey Campfield tries again to get his "Don't Say Gay" bill passed into law.

Reconciling Jewish, Queer Identities

By coming out as gay, a college student worried his religious identity would suffer.

Professional Sports: The Final Frontier

Will Jason Collins's coming-out pave the way for gay student and professional athletes to follow?

Yes, Pope Had a Private Meeting — With a Gay Couple

The Vatican denies any private meeting with Kim Davis, but CNN reports that Pope Francis personally invited his former student, an out gay man, to the embassy.

Frat Boys Still Have a Homophobia Problem

A recent incident at the University of Memphis reminds us of how far we've come, but still how much work still needs to be done.

Group Claims It Didn't Know Honoree Was 'Don't Say Gay' Sponsor

LGBT activist Scott Wooledge pressed the group to apologize and take down a Web page raising money for one of the "Don't Say Gay" bill's sponsors.

Taking affirmative action

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

Batman Book Author Scolded for Saying 'Gay' in Georgia School District

Marc Tyler Nobleman was admonished for telling students the co-creator of Batman had a gay son.

High Schooler in Florida Comes Out During His Graduation Ceremony

"It feels amazing, like a weight has been taken off my shoulders," the grad said.

Campus Pride Says College Students Will Protest Chick-fil-A

College students will protest Chick-fil-A, warns the executive director of Campus Pride, and the organizations responsible for keeping it on campus or supporting its college bowl game should take notice.

Why Do Some LGBTQ Causes Go Viral and Others Are Ignored?

The woman who helped crowdfund an education for a formerly-homeless gay man discusses other worthy causes that deserve your attention.

Minnesota Lawmaker Zack Stephenson on Coming Out as Bisexual

"Perhaps by coming out, I can make it different for someone else," Stephenson writes.