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Istanbul celebrates Pride despite ban and arrests

Organizers said they “changed continents” in response to the government crackdown.

Nearly 10% Percent of Adults Around the World Identify as LGBTQ: Survey

The statistic comes from a new survey conducted by Ipsos.

No Turkey-Basters Involved

In their latest step toward conception, writer Maggie Quale and her partner visit the bank (not Wells Fargo). After the insemination, there's nothing to do but think positive.

Protesters Call for Trans Rights in Turkey

Police arrived with water cannons and chased protesters out of the streets.

Trans Woman Brutally Murdered in Turkey

Hande Kader's death marks another tragedy for LGBT people in a country struggling to survive religious conservatives and an unstable political regime.

Gay Syrian Refugee Murdered in Turkey

Muhammad Wisam Sankari was beheaded and mutilated in Turkey, which has admitted many Syrian refugees but failed to protect the rights of LGBT ones.

Judge in Turkey Rules That Participating in Pride Is Not a Crime

Almost 20 activists have been acquitted after being charged for participating in a Pride march at a local university in Ankara in 2019. 

PHOTOS: Turkey's First Transgender Beauty Contest

In a country that has had at least 70 murders of transgender people since 2002, participation in a beauty contest is an act of defiance and courage.

Talking Turkey: Top 5 Thanksgiving Destinations

If you don't want to talk turkey with the folks this year, spread your wings. Get a taste for a less traditional Thanksgiving at this flock of top destinations -- Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, Santa Fe/Taos, New York City, London and Curacao.

Turkey's Government Is Using Antigay Hate to Retain Power

Like other strongmen, President Erdogan happily scapegoats marginalized people.

Turkey's Capital Issues Ban on All LGBT Events

The city of Ankara has halted all LGBT festivals, claiming events could "provoke hatred and hostility."