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Meet Brendan McFatridge, the gay pro hockey player awarded as a Gen Z 'changemaker'

McFatridge, the first out gay player in the Western Hockey League, is one of 10 winners of The Future is NOW! Awards for his work combating bullying.

Lesbian Couple First to Adopt in Newfoundland

After 15 years together, Lisa Reid and Joy Gosse were able to legally adopt a boy and a girl.

WATCH: The Speech That Elected Canada's First Gay Premier

Kathleen Wynne spoke with infectious optimism about the chances of an openly gay politician like her leading Ontario. Then she won.

Canada approves gay marriage

Canada would become only the third country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage under landmark legislation passed late Tuesday in the House of Commons despite fierce opposition from Conservatives and religious leaders.

WATCH: What It's Really Like to Be a Trans Parent

Just as Jeffrey Tambor wins an Emmy for playing a fictional trans parent on TV, a new documentary film shows real-life trans parents like they have never been shown before.

Gay Man Sues Canada Over Sperm Donation Restrictions

He says the current restrictions on queer men from donating sperm in Canada is discrimination.

Libs of TikTok Is Livid Over Froot Loops Wanting Kids to Read

The cereal brand’s initiative to offer a free library focused on diversity and inclusion faces backlash from conservative commentators, igniting a debate on social media.

STUDY: Trans Kids Thrive With Supportive Families

New research shows that transgender children with family support are just as mentally healthy as their cisgender peers.

Who Is Mattea Roach? Meet the Queer 'Jeopardy!' Masters Semifinalist

Roach, the youngest contestant in the tournament, brings wide-ranging knowledge and an engaging personality to the show.

Uruguay Senate Passes Marriage Equality

The Uruguay Senate passed marriage equality legislation Tuesday, poising the country to become the 15th in the world to have some form of same-sex relationship recognition.

Help These Out Celebs Get LGBTQ-Inclusive Books Into Schools

A new star-studded video appeals for funds for Pride and Less Prejudice, which donates inclusive books to pre-K through third-grade classrooms.

Op-ed: That Time Audra McDonald Spent a Night on the Streets

Famed Broadway performer Audra McDonald wanted to understand how she could help homeless LGBT youth. So she went to live with them for a night.

Watch What Marriage Equality Meant to Two Texan LGBTQ+ Families

For the fifth anniversary of Obergefell, Family Equality revisited marriage's importance for two rainbow households.

WATCH: Kentucky Husband and Wife, Both Trans, Discuss His Pregnancies

Nick and Bianca Bowser talk about how their trans identities have shaped their family, including the birth of their two young sons.

Gay Volunteer No Longer Welcome at Canada Church

The pastor of Crosspoint Wesleyan Church said the presence of an openly gay man in the children's ministry might make some parents uncomfortable.

Love Stories Armistead Maupin and Christopher Turner

Shy probably isn't the first word that comes to mind when one thinks of Armistead Maupin, celebrated author of the Tales of the City series. But when Maupin first spotted Christopher Turner's profile on DaddyHunt.com, he was too timid to send him a message.

Far Right Attacks It Gets Better After Group Donates $600k to Students

The grants are each for $10,000 and must be used to promote the welfare of LGBTQ+ students.

Lesbian Congresswoman Angie Craig Attacked in Her Apartment Building

Craig, a mother of four, was attacked in an elevator.

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