Florida judge strikes down state law used to ban books: 'None of these books are obscene'
Judge Carlos Mendoza ruled that Florida's ban on books that "describe sexual conduct" is too broad.
August 15, 2025
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Parent Wants 'Two Boys Kissing' Book Banned From Library
A hearing will be held later this month to determine whether the book will be removed.
April 4, 2014
Op-ed: Banning Books, Risking Lives
Public schools in Fauquier County, Va., will consider removing a gay-themed young adult novel, but do officials understand what is at stake if they pull the book?
April 14, 2014
America's Most Banned Book, George, Is About a Trans Girl
The majority of the "most challenged books" have LGBTQ content, notes a report from the American Library Association.
April 9, 2019
Man accused of placing a noose on the neck of 14-year-old boy who revealed he’s gay
The man also is accused of lassoing his 13-year-old son after overhearing a private conversation between the two boys.
October 24, 2024
Penguin Random House and PEN America Sue Florida Over Book Bans
Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.
May 17, 2023
Iowa Man Who Burned LGBTQ Library Books Gets Off With $65 Fine
Paul Dorr, the head of a Christian right group, said his action was intended to save young people from "a life of sin and misery."
August 8, 2019
Coming out of the virtual closet
TV stars and preachers aren't the only ones who caused a sensation by coming out in 2006. Enter the increasingly gay world of video games.
December 18, 2006
PHOTOS: 6 Kisses That Created a Stir
A poster depicting a fictional gay kiss between a 19th century composer and a beloved Russian poet has Kazakhstan up in arms, and filing lawsuits.
October 3, 2014
An Illicit Gay Romance Ignites TV's Best New Show
Viewers who can't bear to watch gay teens kissing will miss out on one of the year's most fascinating TV thrillers.
October 14, 2016
The A-List Interview: Milla Jovovich
The Resident Evil: The Final Chapter heroine on androgyny, adversity, and attracting gusbands.
January 9, 2017
Troye Sivan: 'These Songs Are About Boys'
The YouTube sensation and pop performer makes it his mission to change the musical landscape.
September 11, 2015
Lambda Literary Announces 2014 Winners
Honorees included Alison Bechdel and Kate Bornstein, as well as the first ever Lammy given to an LGBT graphic novel.
June 3, 2014
Randy Does Andy
Queer as Folk's Randy Harrison discusses his new role as late art legend Andy Warhol in Yale Rep's POP! and his own status as a reluctant "post-gay" pop icon -- plus his secret nude photos and the possibility of a QAF reunion.
December 4, 2009
PHOTOS: Diego Tolomelli and the Stain of Original Sin
Tolomelli's luscious stained-glass works stir the passions of the spirit as well as those of the flesh.
April 16, 2014
Ravens' Brendon Ayanbadejo Wants You to Be Happy
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo has always been about equality. But now he's got more NFL players agreeing with him than ever before.
October 4, 2012
16 LGBTQ+ TV Shows and Movies to Watch in May
It's gonna, gonna, gonna...It's gonna be/is May.
May 8, 2023