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Allison Russell prays for radical empathy and compassion in her and Annie Lennox's 'Superlover'

Russell and the legendary musician join forces on a song about nonviolence as a revolutionary act.

LGBT Catholics Find Little Encouragement in Family Synod

A working paper that will guide discussion at this fall's bishops' meeting doesn't include much outreach to LGBT Catholics.

Texas Professor Posts Homophobic Monkeypox Tweet to Dismay of Students

The University of Texas at Dallas professor tweeted about finding a "cure" for homosexuality and has continued to make questionable comments about queer people.

Op-ed: What's Missing Is When Harvey Met Sally

Activist Melanie Nathan describes how Harvey Milk's message of coalition-building and the inclusion of feminists such as Sally Miller Gearhart can help win equality for all.

Marching on Washington: 'A Continuation, Not a Commemoration'

It's more important than ever to stand with LGBTQ+ people and other marginlized groups, writes Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force.

A Black Lesbian Filmmaker's Reaction to #OscarsSoWhite

Here's why Charzette Torrence won't be tuning in on Sunday.

The Bright Side of Businesses Clumsily Embracing Pride: Money, Honey

It wasn't long ago that corporations wouldn't support the LGBTQ+ public. Now many of them are not only marketing to us but giving to our organizations.

Eight YouTube Creators Sue Google for Bias Against LGBTQ Content

They accuse YouTube and Google of discrimination, fraud, and restricting speech.

An Interview Between Bayard Rustin and Joseph Beam

Read this exclusive 1986 interview between Bayard Rustin and Joseph Beam about gay rights, which is now available in the republished book Time on Two Crosses: The Collected Writings of Bayard Rustin.

Barbara Smith: Soul on Hold

This 1985 essay by Barbara Smith, a scholar-activist who made contributions to social justice movements in civil rights, feminism, lesbian and gay liberation, anti-racism, and black feminism, recalls early moments of intersectionality between African-American and LGBT rights movements, yet resonates today in the wake of Ferguson.

Meet the Point Foundations Class of 2010

The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.

Finland's New Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 34, Was Raised by Two Moms

The world's youngest leader of a nation believes that LGBTQ equality is "the foundation of everything."

Ugandans call for deportation of American journalist covering gay issue

Hundreds of people held an antigay protest in Uganda's capital Tuesday and called for the deportation of an American journalist who covers gay issues in the east African nation.

LGBT Supporters, Opponents Gather for Catholic Bishops' Meeting

Roman Catholic bishops will meet at the Vatican beginning Sunday to discuss family issues, and LGBT groups hope to be heard.

Kim Jackson & Torrey Harris Make LGBTQ+ History in Southern Elections

Georgia's Kim Jackson and Tennessee's Torrey Harris broke the rainbow ceiling.

 

Allison Russell speaks out after Tennessee Republicans' snub: 'Pretty blatant'

Instead of focusing on the "blatant" behavior of state Republicans, Allison Russell says "we need to motivate, encourage, and empower the voters in Tennessee to show up at the polls."

The Ultimate Rebels: Queer Catholics

Staying faithful to the Roman Catholic Church -- when it's not always faithful to you -- takes inner fortitude, writes Christopher Pett.

Out Dem Strategist: This Is How We Beat Trump Next Year

Juan Penalosa, the executive director of the Florida Democratic Party, says winning in 2020 involves one important task.

Mixed Messages

Weeks before he was brazenly killed by his teenage crush, 15-year-old Lawrence King was encouraged to be himself. Did that lesson help send him to his grave?