Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists
Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.
April 23, 2024
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Gay Conservative Arrested at University of Connecticut Speech
Lucian Wintrich, speaking on "It's OK to Be White," was arrested after leaving the stage and grabbing a woman in the crowd.
November 28, 2017
Scalia visit sparks protests by gays at U. of Connecticut
A visit by conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia to the University of Connecticut law school in Hartford on Wednesday sparked protests by gay students who set up tables--and a same-sex kissing booth--and passed out pamphlets on the lawn near the building where Scalia spoke.
April 13, 2006
NFL Coach Kevin Maxen Comes Out as Gay
The Jacksonville Jaguars strength coach is believed to be the first out male coach in professional men’s sports.
July 21, 2023
Meet all 37 of the queer women in this season's WNBA
These players may just make the upcoming season the best yet!
April 17, 2024
Connecticut Rings In
Now that the Constitution State has become the third in the nation to extend marriage equality, what's next?
October 22, 2008
Tax Error Hurts Yales Gay Employees
Employees who utilize Yale University's domestic-partner health benefits will have to double up on their taxes this year because of a payroll error related to the federal government's resistance to recognizing same-sex couples.
January 12, 2011
Op-ed: LGBT Students Who Need Your Help
LGBT DREAMers are ready to push for change, whether you're ready to join them or not.
August 4, 2014
Defense Department monitored student groups more extensively than previously acknowledged
New information released by the Department of Defense shows that the government conducted more extensive surveillance of student groups protesting "don't ask, don't tell" than previously indicated.
June 28, 2006
Op-ed: I'm A Gay Man with NFL Season Tickets
One writer explains why a football stadium can feel more welcoming than his neighborhood gay bar.
January 31, 2013
Did Your School Make The List of Top LGBT Colleges?
Campus Pride's annual index of LGBT-friendly colleges and universities has expanded this year to show the improvements of more schools across the country.
August 15, 2014
Op-ed: What Gay Men Could Learn from the OWN Network
Oprah teaches one very important "V" word.
April 11, 2013
Study: LGB Youth More Likely to Be Obese, at Risk for Diabetes
LGB and questioning youth spend more time in sedentary activities than heterosexuals due to minority stress, says the lead study author.
July 31, 2018
Op-ed: Navigating the Gay PDA
Sometimes when one faces bigotry head-on, the best thing to do is hold hands and keep on sparkling.
May 30, 2013
Watch Sue Bird talk about coming out in exclusive clip from her documentary 'Sue Bird: In The Clutch'
Catch the WNBA legend talk about her decision to publicly come out after being out to her family and friends for more than a decade.
March 30, 2024
It takes a village to raise a child, but what if the village votes red?
In a small Connecticut town, a single mother grapples with the tension between her vibrant identity and a society that often contradicts it.
April 13, 2025
Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs
A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.
June 3, 2025