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Transgender people are being killed at an alarming rate, especially in the South (exclusive)

New findings reveal a disturbing increase in violence against transgender individuals, spotlighting the South’s lax gun laws and discriminatory policies.

​'South Park' eviscerates Kristi Noem for killing a puppy and abusing Botox​

South Park's newest episode makes fun of Kristi Noem for her admission that she shot and killed a puppy.

Will GOP Candidates Sign NOM's 2016 Hate Pledge?

The antigay National Organization for Marriage held much sway over the 2012 election. Fred Karger, an out GOP presidential candidate from that year, wonders if NOM will exert the same influence in 2016.

Project 2025's creator will run against Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate from South Carolina

Project 2025's creator, Paul Dans, will be running for Senate in 2026 to take on Lindsey Graham.

U.S. Embassies Defy Trump, Continue to Display Rainbow Flag

Embassies around the world have ignored an order by the Trump administration to  stop displaying Pride flags. 

Why Desmond Tutu's Daughter Got Booted from Church

The marriage of Mpho Tutu-van Furth causes a mini-schism in the Anglican Church.

Ruby Corado, founder of LGBTQ+ nonprofit Casa Ruby, pleads guilty to wire fraud

The Washington, D.C. nonprofit shuttered its doors after she vanished with thousands of dollars.

S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson told Columbia that its ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy was unconstitutional, but critics questioned the timing and motivation of the letter.

Should Obama Host Uganda's Antigay President at Summit?

LGBT ally Milton Allimadi's Change.org petition calls on the U.S. president to exclude Museveni for homophobic remarks, alleged war crimes, and signing Uganda's draconian antigay law.

Another Epidemic of Inequities: HIV Among Young Black Men

Health care disparities affecting the Black community, including among Black LGBTQ+ people, must be addressed.

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Remember Charlottesville, when Trump saw 'very fine people on both sides'? Today, he'd pick just one

Opinion: For Trump, it’s raging racism instead of dog-whistles after his Oval Office ambush of South African President Ramaphosa, writes John Casey.

U.S. activists call U.K. anti-trans ruling 'a serious blow' to human rights

Some worry it will affect trans rights in the U.S. and other countries.

The Lesbian Who Could Replace Madison Cawthorn and More Primary News

Lesbian minister and activist Jasmine Beach-Ferrara won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat from North Carolina, among several other LGBTQ+ victories Tuesday.

Why Wouldn't the U.S. Condemn the Death Penalty for Gays?

The State Department has excuses for voting against a pro-LGBT U.N. measure, but it still belies Trump's pledge to protect "the gays."

The Advocates Podcast: From Out Actress to Cat Savior

The star of queer fare like And Then Came Lola and Dante's Cove, Jill Bennett, discusses her transition from acting to becoming a cat adoption specialist. 

Grindr’s 2024 in review from tops to bottoms and from daddy culture to Charli XCX

The gay hookup app has some sexy data on its users. Check it out.

The Black-and-white dichotomy between Ronald Reagan’s birthday and Arthur Ashe’s death day

As a historical figure whose impact was profound on society, Ashe is head and shoulders above the former president, who showed cowardice on race and AIDS.

The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

Opinion: In one fell swoop, the U.S. cemented itself as a willing accomplice to tyranny, wilted into a puppet of Russia, and humiliated itself on the global stage, argues John Casey.

Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

Transgender woman charged with threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace

Mace, a South Carolina Republican, is an outspoken opponent of transgender equality.

Bisexual in the Bible Belt, am I the problem–or is it the South?

Growing up as a Black, sexually fluid man in the South was a journey filled with challenges and stereotypes, writes Jordan J Edwards.