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Congressional Hopeful Jirair Ratevosian on Armenia, LGBTQ+ Rights, and the American Dream

The out candidate in California's 30th Congressional District talks about a crisis in his ancestral land and what he hopes to do in the U.S. House.

LGBTQ Armenians Face Reign of Terror

Hate crimes are rampant in Armenia, and the police and politicians don't seem to care.

Armenian LGBTQ Activists Attacked by Homophobic Mob

Slurs, threats, and a home invasion.

WATCH: John Oliver Celebrates Drag Diva's Eurovision Win

The host of Last Week Tonight skewered the Eurovision Song Contest performances of Russia and Ukraine while praising the victory of Austria's drag performer Conchita Wurst.

Eurovision rocked

Break-dancers, heavy metal, Norwegian elves, and Will and Grace look-alikes--this is how you put on a televised music competition.

Russian, Armenian Petitions Seek Drag Performer's Removal From Eurovision

Austria's choice of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst to compete for the country at the annual Eurovision Song Contest has several antigay nations hitting a sour note.

Majority of People Globally Say Their City Is Good for Queer People: Poll

The statistic comes from a landmark survey by Gallup.

WATCH: Russian Pol's Attempt to Shame Conchita Wurst Backfires

If these two Russian politicians were hoping to drown out the Austrian drag queen's voice, they may want to check the volume on their bigotry. 

Buenos Aires Restaurants

The socially minded locals love to eat out, and as a result, enticing eateries abound. You'll soon find that succulent pampas-fed beef stars on menus, from executive lunch options to the coziest neighborhood parilla (grill) and that the most fashionable dining addresses beckon from the Palermo neighborhood.

What is International Women's Day? The history of the revolutionary holiday explained

The history of the holiday goes beyond feminism, reminding us every year of the deep ties linking gender equality and class struggle.

WATCH: Conchita Wurst Takes the U.N. 'Like a Phoenix'

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon stopped by the U.N. offices in Vienna to meet with and take in a performance by Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.

Pope Francis: Catholics Should Apologize to the LGBT Community

Many have hailed the religious leader's statements as “a groundbreaking moment” for LGBT people.

Op-ed: Global LGBT Rights a Patchwork of Equality and Persecution

This year saw some steps forward on global LGBT human rights, but many victories came in the form of harm reduction rather than 'clean' wins.

Only Greater Political Will Can Save Gay Chechens

Activists are making progress on stopping the atrocities, but governments are moving too slow. Here's what you can do on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

An Asian Antigay Bill Could Have Global Repercussions

Why you need to know and care about the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

Ten Exiled LGBTQ Activists Speak

A new project brings together queer journalists and advocates forced to flee their homes -- they share their stories here.

Conchita Wurst: 'We Have an Opportunity to Change Minds'

The 2014 Eurovision winner talks about her upcoming album and the role of artists in the fight for global LGBT rights.

Texas Online Film Fests Offer Must-See Content for LGBTQ Viewers

The Thin Line Fest and Dallas VideoFest offer films and real-time Q&A's for those sheltering in place.

If You Ask These Queens, Sochi's Gay Scene Is No Drag

While in Russia, we explored the short history of Sochi's drag culture and the queens who started it.