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Even Gay Men Prefer Straight-Acting Men in Leadership Roles: Study

The research shows the insidious effect of misogyny and homophobia on all facets of society.

'Echo' director Sydney Freeland on its game-changing Indigenous visibility

The director and executive producer, who is Indigenous and trans, talks about the importance of tracing Maya Lopez's matrilinial heritage.

Study: Straight People Might Be More Sexually Fluid Than They Think

After reading informational texts on sexuality, some of the study's straight participants said they were more likely to identify as "non-exclusively heterosexual."

77% of LGBTQ+ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment, new research finds

Disturbingly, threats to use sexual violence to “fix” young people’s gender and sexuality diversity were reported by 30% of those who experienced workplace sexual harassment.

Crystal Meth Is the Hot Gift in North Korea this Lunar New Year

The illegal drug has become one of the most popular gifts during holidays, birthdays, and graduations. 

How Joel Edgerton, a Former Bully, Became the Director of 'Boy Erased'

The straight actor and filmmaker discusses his evolution into an ally who's helping lead the crusade against conversion therapy.

WATCH: Gay Hero of Sydney Siege Wrestled With Gunman

Although they note that Tori Johnson is survived by a 'partner,' few mainstream media reports mention that he was a gay man who gave his life for others during a hostage situation in Sydney.

Straight Mates Marry for Rugby Tickets

A radio competition orchestrated same-sex marriage for two straight male friends and gay rights groups are outraged.

Arrest Made in 1988 Murder of Gay American Chased Off Sydney Cliff

Scott Johnson's death was initially ruled a suicide.

Reward Offered in Probe of Gay Man Chased Off Australian Cliff

Scott Johnson was one of many gay and bi men believed to have been thrown off a cliff near Sydney.

Murderer of Scott Johnson Admits Guilt, Now Identifies as Gay

At the sentencing hearing in Australia, the court also heard how he used to brag about killing the gay American mathematician.

Australian Man Convicted Over the 1988 Murder of Gay American

Scott Johnson's remains were found at the bottom of a cliff. Police initially reported the death as a suicide before Johnson's brother campaigned for a more thorough investigation. 

Decriminalizing same-sex relations is an imperative for universal human rights

The historic decriminalization of same-sex conduct in Dominica joins a growing global trend, disproving the notion that such measures are "Western imposed" and affirming that the decriminalization of same-sex intimacy is a universal human rights imperative, writes Human Rights Watch's Cristian González Cabrera.

Suspect in Death of Gay Man Scott Johnson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

Johnson, an American living in Australia, died after plunging from a cliff. His family has insisted for years that there was foul play involved.