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Politics

California councilmember blames daughter becoming a lesbian on sexual trauma

Lincoln councilmember Holly Andreatta said her daughter became a lesbian because of "trauma as a child."

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Women

A Raw Tribute to Sexual Trauma Survivors

The short film Everyday, I explores the ways trauma infiltrates the everyday routines of survivors of sexual violence.

How Do You Define a "Sex Addict"?
Voices

How Do You Define 'Sex Addict'?

Drawing the line between shaming and real concern.
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World

Sexual Assaults Up 64 Percent at Military Academies

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Military

Defense Dept. Takes Aim at Sexual Assault on Men

A new video from the Department of Defense is presenting some very alarming statistics on sexual assault on men in the military.

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Religion

Ex-Gay Pastor Charged With Sexual Assault

A pastor in Minnesota has been charged with sexually assaulting two men he was counseling through an organization that seeks to change gay and lesbian people's sexual orientation.

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Women

GOP 'Health Care' Bill Treats Rape and Domestic Abuse as Preexisting Conditions

An amendment to the Republican health care bill disproportionately screws women. 

Dancing without the drink, how queer sobriety became a revolution of joy
Voices

Dancing without the drink, how queer sobriety became a revolution of joy

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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News

New York Grants State Benefits to LGBTQ Veterans

Rhode Island passed a similar law last week.

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World

Gay groups oppose surgeon general nominee

President Bush's nominee for surgeon general faces a contentious confirmation hearing because of his writings about homosexuality and health. In advance of the Senate hearing on Thursday, gay rights groups, the American Public Health Association, and 35 members of the House were lining up in opposition to James W. Holsinger's nomination.

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Politics

Antigay Group Sues to Halt California's 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Ban

After California became the first state in the nation to ban so-called ex-gay therapy, advocates of the scientifically discredited practice have filed suit in federal court, alleging the law is unconstitutional.

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Transgender

Laverne Cox Is Done Debating Whether Trans Is Real

The actress and icon talks about how much has changed for trans people since Orange Is The New Black premiered. 

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Voices

The Staggering Number of LGBTQ Homeless Youth Demands Action

Los Angeles's out city controller on what needs to be done for the community's most marginalized citizens.
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Religion

Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation

The 85-year-old pope will leave the Vatican at the end of February due to declining health.

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Voices

In Praise of 'Bootycandy'

A wholly original take on the black gay experience is packing crowds from Boston to Cleveland.

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Arts & Entertainment

Norm Macdonald Slams 'Nanette,' Defends Roseanne, Louis C.K.

The fired SNL player -- who once said trans murder victim Brandon Teena deserved to die -- is now very sorry for defending harassers and racists.

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Health

What is ‘Gender Exploratory Therapy,’ the HHS’s alternative to gender-affirming care?

Mental health experts weigh in on the practice and it's dangers to trans and nonbinary individuals.

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Crime

Brock Turner's Jail Time for Sexual Assault to Be Cut by Half

Turner, a former Stanford University student who received the light sentence of six months for the assault, now will be released after three months.

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Massachusetts governor Maura Healey
Politics

Massachusetts governor seeks IVF coverage for veterans in same-sex relationships

Maura Healey, one of the first out lesbian governors in the nation, wants to equalize coverage of assisted reproduction and provide other new benefits to Massachusetts veterans.
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Voices

Trump's 'Gag Order' Hurts the World's Most Vulnerable LGBTQ People

The president's toxic policies spread far beyond this country's borders.

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Voices

Pride in the Military a Decade+ After 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Even after the ban fell, so much discrimination persisted, writes Jeffrey Roth of the U.S. Army National Guard.