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Halsey Stuns NYC Women's March With Powerful Poem About Abuse

The bisexual singer shared her experiences in the poem "A Story Like Mine" and called for her audience to take a stand.

Billie Jean King Slams U.S. Open Umpire for Sexist 'Abuse of Power'

In an op-ed for The Washington Post, King praised Serena Williams for standing up to tennis's double standard that unfairly punishes women of color. 

Don Lemon Speaks Out on Discriminatory Policing

The out CNN journalist sees racism and abuse of police power in Ferguson, Mo.

College Democrats Group Denounces Homophobia Aimed at Gay Mayor

The College Democrats of Massachusetts said allegations that Alex Morse abused his power raised legitimate concerns but do not justify antigay attacks.

Trump Is Horrible, But Mitch McConnell Is Really Destroying America

By abusing power, the Senate majority leader has held back progress on everything from LGBTQ rights to environmental protections. He must go.

Hollywood's Jake Picking: 'Nothing Has Changed' Since Rock Hudson

Picking plays Hudson in Hollywood, which portrays abuse of power in the movie industry but also imagines a successful rebellion against its homophobia, racism, and sexism.

Kesha Delivers a Powerful #MeToo Showstopper at the Grammy Awards

Kesha gave an emotional performance of her song "Praying," about her abuse at the hands of record producer Dr. Luke. 

5,000 Artists Sign Letter Condemning Artforum Publisher for Sexual Harassment

The letter came in response to a lawsuit filed against Knight Landesman in which nine women accused him of harassment. 

A Message From Someone Who Survived Conversion Therapy: You're Perfect

After years of lies, Kate McCobb fired and sued her therapist. She doesn't want any other young LGBTQ person to endure what she did.

Making a 'Great Escape' from an Abusive Relationship

Confronting the rarely-discussed subject of intimate partner violence.

Feminist Germaine Greer Slams Survivors of Sexual Abuse for Not 'Stopping' It

The author of The Female Eunuch, recently infamous for transphopic comments, is currently writing a book titled On Rape. 

Georgia couple sentenced to 100 years in prison for sexual abuse of adopted kids

William and Zachary Zulock were arrested in 2022 and pleaded guilty this year.

Gay Agent Fired After Sexual Assault Allegations

The firing shows that outrage over Harvey Weinstein's alleged abuses reaches into LGBT Hollywood.

LGBTQI People Blamed, Defended at Vatican Sex Abuse Summit

Amid the latest scandal, Catholic powerbrokers are being pulled in different directions. But there could be a way forward.

End Private Priestly Access to Minors in the Catholic Church

As Pope Francis tries to save his job -- partly by denigrating gay men -- we need to save the children.

Kehinde Wiley accused of sexual assualt

Joseph Awuah-Darko, artist-curator and founder of the Nolder Artist Residency in Ghana, has accused Kehinde Wiley of sexually assaulting him twice in June 2021.

Charles Blow Blames Toxic Masculinity for Rampant Sexual Misconduct

"The idea that horny men can't control themselves is a lie," The New York Times' Blow wrote. 

Pope Calls Critics of the Catholic Church 'Friends of the Devil'

The Pontiff's statement ahead of the church's summit on sexual abuse coincided with a letter from cardinals that blamed the abuse on homosexuality. 

Donald Trump Declares He’d Be Dictator ‘On Day One’ if Reelected

A dictator for a day? Former President Donald Trump apparently sees nothing wrong with that.

Editor's Letter: Beware the Snake-Oil Slingers

This may be the year of the hypocrite.