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Sound of Freedom, the Anti-Trafficking Film, Financier Arrested for Child Kidnapping

It appears like a case of life imitating art, imitating life.

Kansas Official Accused of Antigay Bias in Adoption

Phyllis Gilmore, head of the state's child welfare department, denies there's any bias at work, although she says families with a mother and father are best.

Bill Repealing Utah's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Heads to Governor

The measure, repealing a ban on so-called promotion of homosexuality, has bipartisan support.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Condemns 'Homophobic' Attacks Post-Shooting

Chicago's lesbian mayor is being critiqued for her response to the police killing of a 13-year-old, but she says some of the criticism is getting too personal.

These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people

Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Gay Anthropolgist Dr. K David Harrison Preserves Dying Languages

Dr. K. David Harrison is working to bring greater awareness to LGBTQ+ explorers while also seeking to preserve endangered languages in isolated areas.

The Advocate Picks Its Phobie of the Year: Pat McCrory

This year had a lot of competition for worst person, but only one could win among losers.

The Last Transgender Teen Suicide

Making anti-LGBTQ parents responsible when their children die from suicide may be another step in ending this plague, writes Riki Wilchins.

Mother of Transgender Teen Who Killed Self Speaks Out

Carla Alcorn: 'I Never Knew He Wanted to Be Called Leelah.'

Florida's Don't Say Gay Governor Looks to Ban Kids from Drag Shows

Gov. Ron DeSantis's comments follow those of several Republican lawmakers who have come out saying children should not be allowed at drag shows. 

'This Book Is Gay' Gets Illinois Teacher Reported to Police

Middle school teacher Sarah Bonner resigned afterward saying she couldn't continue teaching in that atmosphere.

Lawmaker Introduces Bill Banning Conversion Therapy in Mike Pence's Name

The Prevention of Emotional Neglect and Childhood Endangerment -- or PENCE -- would block the harmful practice of trying to "change" the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT minors in New York's Erie County.

Disabled LGBTQ+ Creatives Imagine a Better Tomorrow

The Ford and Mellon Foundations invest in queer disabled cultural creatives.

Victims Of Larry Nassar Demand Faster Investigation From Texas

Following Nassar's lifetime sentence for sexual assault, gymnastics athletes are looking for further closure.

HIV Skeptic Christine Maggiore Dead at 52

The HIV-positive activist spent her life convinced that HIV does not cause AIDS.

Delaware Now 15th State to Ban Conversion Therapy on Minors

Gov. John Carney signed a bill to that effect into law today.

Are You Out There, Audience? It's Me, Paula

After much controversy and a long absence from the stage, Paula Poundstone stages a successful return to stand-up Saturday night at the Wadsworth Theater in Los Angeles

New Campaign Wants to End Harmful Conversion Therapy

50 Bills 50 States has a lofty goal -- and an uphill battle considering the incoming administration. 

Where We Stand With HIV

Thirty-five years on, what's changed and what hasn't.