The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school
In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.
May 13, 2024
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Opinion: LGBTQ+ nightlife doesn’t have to mean excess. Gay & Sober’s global movement proves that recovery can look — and feel — like liberation.
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One In 10 Florida Girls Sexually Assaulted, LGB Face Greater Risk
One in five bisexual girls of middle and high school age reported a forced sexual encounter, according to a new report.
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Andrew Extein Explains What County Jails Face in Welcoming Gay Inmates
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Rape and Murder of Teen Shows Lack of Justice for LGBT Malaysians
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July 6, 2017
Yes, Superman is an immigrant. He's also a gay icon.
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Living in an LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood doesn't have to break the bank.
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How to choose a midwife if you are a trans or nonbinary parent, according to an LGBTQ+ expert
Picking a midwife can be complicated, but our expert broke it all down.
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How One Queer Muslim Activist Combats Islamophobia After Orlando
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Why Are There No Gay Bars in Santa Fe?
A gay traveler finds unexpected treasures in New Mexico's capital -- which do not include go-go boys.
February 22, 2018
Singapore Repeals Gay Sex Ban, But Dampens Marriage Equality Hopes
Any decisions about marriage, at least for the time being, will be left to the country's executives and legislature
November 29, 2022
A haven for homeless youths
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Effort on to Vaccinate California's Enormous LGBTQ+ Population
The virus has a devastating effect on LGBTQ+ people, especially those of color.
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Several Monkeypox Cases Linked to Mr. Leather Event in Chicago
The international leather gathering is popular with gay and bi men, but health experts note that monkeypox is not limited to this population.
June 16, 2022
India's High Court Topples 157-Year-Old Gay Sex Ban
The British Colonial-era law against gay sex is finally struck down, a huge victory for India's enormous LGBTQ population.
September 6, 2018
(S)he Bop!
An unlikely Texas queer rock fest draws hipster gender-benders of all persuasions.
April 11, 2008
Op-ed: Mother Earth Is the Ultimate Diva
Does being gay -- or part of any minority -- make you more empathetic to environmental concerns? This writer thinks so.
April 22, 2015
Pride Has Always Been a Protest
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