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Two Black Trans Women Killed in 48 Hours

Advocates say the fatalities of two more transgender people show just how grave the state of violence against transgender people has become this year.

Texas Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Shot Queer Woman In Cold Blood

The man reportedly yelled homophobic slurs before he opened fire.

Our Black Transgender Marriage Is Not Revolutionary

Getting married and participating in other cisgender rituals is not enough to change the trans experience, write Omise'eke Natasha Tinsley and Matthew Richardson.

Years after DADT's end, class action lawsuit seek to restore benefits for thousands of discharged military

Those who were kicked out under "don't ask, don't tell" have often lost benefits due to having less than honorable discharges.

Jill Biden Invites Tyre Nichols' Parents, LGBTQ Rights Plaintiffs to SOTU

The first lady's guest list offers a blueprint of what to expect in President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

13 LGBT Heroes Who Need Their Own Hollywood Biopic

Harvey Milk, Mark Bingham, and Alan Turing all had great films made about their lives. Here's who should be next.

Gay men's chorus member killed in suspected Texas road rage attack — family and police seek help

Edward Espino, 47, was found shot in a stopped car on Interstate 35 that was subsequently struck from behind by another vehicle.

Texas Trans Woman Becomes Grim Statistic

Monica Loera becomes the first trans woman to be reported murdered in 2016.

Proud Boys Terrorize Drag Queen Story Hour in Nevada

A member of the Proud Boys approached the group of children at a public library with a rifle, causing them to scatter and scream.

How Did a Gay Man Wind Up Burned, Unconscious on Train Tracks?

Aaron Salazar is severely injured and comatose, leading family members to believe he was beaten. But Amtrak officials have different theories.

Texas Senate Gives Initial OK to Restrictive Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'

The bill needs one more approval by the Senate before it goes to the House.

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Scents and sexuality

This spring's breakthrough study on how gays and straights respond differently to human smells is only the latest in a long line of studies suggesting a genetic link to sexual orientation

Champions of Pride

We recognize amazing LGBT leaders from across the country.

Madison Pride Disinvites Police; Firefighters Quit Parade in Protest

Organizers said members of the LGBTQ community felt uncomfortable with an armed police presence.

Ex-Chicago Police Sergeant Guilty in Transgender Woman’s Sexual Assault Case

James B. Sajdak accepted a plea deal and faces a maximum one-year federal prison sentence for the 2019 incident after facing up to life in prison.

Another Transgender Woman Attacked in Portland

The September 12 attack on Atlas Marshall came just six days after a trans rideshare driver was beaten by a passenger.

Op-ed: What I Learned Protesting in Ferguson

Every minority group in America is fighting some sort of war, be it social, economic, or political. Imagine what an army of minorities could do if we fought together.

Pride Has Always Been a Protest

As Los Angeles, Washington, and other cities prepare for marches Sunday, it's enlightening to remember Pride's roots.

The Military Ignores Its History With Drag and Queer Vets

While the military forgets its drag show past, it's also denying reparations for those wrongly and adversely affected by “don’t ask, don’t tell.”