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In her final entry, our 2004-2005 diarist talks about the amazing things she has accomplished this year while sharing a little bit more about who she really is and what she hopes to become

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BREAKING: Karla Sofía Gascón's X/Twitter page deactivated

The Academy Award nominee and star of Emilia Pérez was caught in controversy after problematic X posts shared by her came to the surface.

Harvey Fierstein at the 73rd Tony Awards

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Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone dies at 63

Beyond his career as an artist and designer, Christopher Ciccone also worked as a creative director for his sister, Madonna, in the 1990s.

Why 'Philadelphia' Remains Relevant

The AIDS-themed film, released in a new edition for its 25th anniversary, chroncles a part of queer history that's still developing, says screenwriter Ron Nyswaner.

HIV 101: He's Positive, I'm Not — How Do We Deal?

When you're HIV-positive and your partner is not, you worry about giving them the virus; but there's good news.

High School Diary Stay strong

In her final entry, our 2004-2005 diarist talks about the amazing things she has accomplished this year while sharing a little bit more about who she really is and what she hopes to become

Desert Escape

BREAKING: Karla Sofía Gascón's X/Twitter page deactivated

The Academy Award nominee and star of Emilia Pérez was caught in controversy after problematic X posts shared by her came to the surface.

Op-ed: A Small Step for the Vatican, a Giant Leap for Gays

Here's why one Catholic LGBT group says the recent Vatican document is a small but monumental step forward for the slowly evolving church.

Jakes Deal With the Devil

Op-ed: How Not to React When an LGBT Teacher Is Fired

Yet another transgender teacher was pushed out of employment due to her gender identity. The so-called solutions that came up are poor excuses for perpetuating homophobia and transphobia.

Canadian University Conducts First Nationwide Study of LGBT Cancer Experience

University of British Columbia researchers are focusing on breast and gynecological cancers.

Trans Woman Andrea Jenkins Elected to Minneapolis City Council

She's the first transgender person elected to a major city's governing body and the first trans person of color elected to any office in the U.S.

Study: Vigilance Urged for Parents of Student Athletes With Concussions

Just because your son or daughter says he or she is OK after a blow to the head doesn't mean there should be a quick return to the field -- or the classroom.

NFL athlete Christian Wilkins reportedly fired after kissing teammate

Even though the Las Vegas Raiders athlete described the gesture as "playful," he was still dropped from the team.

Harvey Fierstein drags Trump-led Kennedy Center, reveals he was banned

The Tony Award-winning actor and writer shared an emotional statement criticizing Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center.

Gay Minn Teen Dies in Apparent Suicide

How 'Pose' Prevailed Against Hollywood's Transphobia and Racism

Queer screenwriter Steven Canals recounts his remarkable journey to cocreating a show with Ryan Murphy.

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Beyond his career as an artist and designer, Christopher Ciccone also worked as a creative director for his sister, Madonna, in the 1990s.

The AIDS-themed film, released in a new edition for its 25th anniversary, chroncles a part of queer history that's still developing, says screenwriter Ron Nyswaner.

When you're HIV-positive and your partner is not, you worry about giving them the virus; but there's good news.

In her final entry, our 2004-2005 diarist talks about the amazing things she has accomplished this year while sharing a little bit more about who she really is and what she hopes to become

The Academy Award nominee and star of Emilia Pérez was caught in controversy after problematic X posts shared by her came to the surface.

Here's why one Catholic LGBT group says the recent Vatican document is a small but monumental step forward for the slowly evolving church.

Yet another transgender teacher was pushed out of employment due to her gender identity. The so-called solutions that came up are poor excuses for perpetuating homophobia and transphobia.

University of British Columbia researchers are focusing on breast and gynecological cancers.

She's the first transgender person elected to a major city's governing body and the first trans person of color elected to any office in the U.S.

Just because your son or daughter says he or she is OK after a blow to the head doesn't mean there should be a quick return to the field -- or the classroom.

Even though the Las Vegas Raiders athlete described the gesture as "playful," he was still dropped from the team.

The Tony Award-winning actor and writer shared an emotional statement criticizing Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center.

Queer screenwriter Steven Canals recounts his remarkable journey to cocreating a show with Ryan Murphy.