Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse
It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.
May 19, 2025
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83 pics of Providence Pride 2024 that show us how it's done!
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's HUGE on Pride.
June 24, 2024
71 Wet, Wild, and Wonderful Pics from Rhode Island Pride 2023
Not even a little rain was going to stop this Pride from happening.
July 29, 2023
Every Body Will Need Specialty Care Eventually
This trans man had to wade through a sea of incompetent medical professionals before getting the help he needed for his end-stage kidney disease.
June 10, 2016
Will Protests in Lebanon Provide Opening for LGBTQ Equality?
Antigovernment protests forced out a prime minister. Now demonstrators hope for progress on equality.
November 15, 2019
Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?
As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.
August 27, 2024
Providing Help & Hope to LGBTQ+ Elders Struggling With Suicide
During National Suicide Prevention Week, remember those 65 and older who suffer from isolation, depression, and anxiety. SAGE provides some ways to help.
September 9, 2022
Monkeypox Vaccines to Be Provided at Pride Events Around the Country
The White House said that in an effort to control the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, it will make vaccines available to health departments with large LGBTQ+ events.
August 18, 2022
Which Partner Provides the Sperm in Gay Family Planning?
Kim Bergman, Ph.D., offers advice to same-sex couples seeking a biological connection to their kids.
May 1, 2019
PussyHat Project Provides Solidarity at Women's Marches
Millions marched for women's rights, immigrants' rights, LGBT rights, and more this Saturday. Whether you like the Pussyhat Project or not, those pink hats provided undeniable, visual solidarity.
January 23, 2017
This Catholic Couple Exemplify 'Gay Holiness'
A Detroit Free Press profile delves into why these 'two very holy guys' stay in the church — and how their very presence may challenge it.
December 15, 2015
Singer Hozier: The Catholic Church 'Provides a Justification for Homophobia'
In his first longform U.S. interview, the Irish singer of 'Take Me to Church' proves again he's our ally.
November 5, 2015
Good News for Transgender State Employees in Md.
Just months after the passage of sweeping, statewide nondiscrimination statute protecting transgender people, Maryland announces that trans state employees will no longer face discrimination in insurance.
July 22, 2014
Trans Man's Widow Wins Battle With Pension Provider
The story of one woman's fight against the pension provider for her deceased trans husband serves as a reminder of both the progress made in trans rights, as well as the distance left to go.
April 7, 2014