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Ellen Page Confronts Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro

On Gaycation, lesbian actress Ellen Page discussed LGBTQ rights with Jair Bolsonaro before his presidential run in Brazil.

MUNA Is the Queer Girl Band We've Been Waiting For

The Los Angeles-based pop trio is putting its emotions on blast -- and wants you to do the same. 

Sex Workers Speak: What Our Work Means

Ever wondered what goes through a sex worker's head when they make money each day? Find out from several LGBT women who lived, or currently live, the life. 

Did a "Gay Secret Agent" Infiltrate Russian Town's Government?

That's the only reasonable explanation for why an LGBT march would be approved in Ivanovo, says infamously antigay lawmaker Vitaly Milonov. 

30 Famous People Proudly Claiming the Word 'Bisexual'

These advocates, authors, artists, and actors aren't afraid to give voice to the oft-erased third letter of our LGBT community. 

Creepy Russians Hack Out Olympian's Medical History

Elena Delle Donne, the out Olympian and WNBA MVP, says she received official permission to take the medication identified in her hacked records. 

Out Paralympian Is Not Planning to Die Right After Rio Games

Although the 2016 Paralympics will be the last for lesbian wheelchair sprinter Marikee Vervoort, she still has a long bucket list to accomplish before she takes advantage of Belgium's legal euthanasia. 

This King's Speech Makes Us Want to Move to Norway

"Norwegians are girls who love girls, boys who love boys, and girls and boys who love each other," said the 79-year-old king of Norway. 

Pro-Trump Pastor Goes on Non-Apology Tour After Blackface Tweet

South Carolina evangelical pastor Mark Burns says he will continue to speak out in favor of "unity" -- and Donald Trump for president. 

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Hillary's Mental Health Plan Could Help Make Sure It Gets Better

The Democratic presidential nominee's comprehensive plan calls for treating mental health care in the same fashion as preventive and medical care -- especially among at-risk communities (including ours). 

Federal Judge Blocks "Bathroom Bill" for UNC Students, Faculty

The injunction applies only to the transgender students and faculty who filed suit, but the university had already announced it would not enforce the transphobic bathroom provisions of House Bill 2.

Ken Paxton Sues to Let Doctors Turn Away Trans People

The Texas attorney general's latest anti-Obama lawsuit claims that trans-affirming health care violates the religious freedom of doctors.

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Federal Judge Sides With Texas, Blocks Obama's Trans Student Guidance

The ruling takes issue with how the Obama administration drafted its guidance, and it adheres strongly to a strictly binary understanding of gender. 

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Sorry, Charlotte: New Orleans Snags 2017 All-Star Game

North Carolina's anti-LGBT law known as House Bill 2 made the state an unfriendly place to hold the annual NBA All-Star Game, the league said previously. 

A Grim Reminder: Solitary Is Deadly for Trans Folks

The death of a transgender woman held in solitary confinement in a Florida men's prison highlights the dire consequences of so-called protective custody. 

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Gay Republican Won't 'Go Back in the Closet' About Trump Support

"I prefer a president who isn't politically correct as opposed to one who lies and panders to the communities and minorities she truly doesn't represent," said Randy Ross.

LGBT People and Allies Tell Muslims #IllWalkWithYou

Because in the face of violent hatred, no one should have to walk alone. 

Feds: Texas Can't Sue Over Unenforced Trans Guidelines

Texas and 11 other states jumped the gun when they sued the federal government over trans-inclusive guidelines for public schools, the Obama administration argued in court today. 

ISIS Murders Another 'Gay' Man in Mosul

Members of the terrorist group say victim had been found "guilty" of "corruption of thought" and "homosexual acts."

Pulse Shooter’s Dad Attends Florida Rally for Hillary Clinton

Seddique Mateen was seated in the crowd directly behind the Democratic presidential candidate during a campaign stop in Kissimmee, Fla. 

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