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This gay man had to flee Ghana after a violent attack. He’s finally been granted asylum

"What I really want the world to know is that [queer Ghanaians] have no life, they have no voice,” Mr. B, who was recently granted asylum, told The Advocate.


Supreme Court rejects chance to review challenge to transgender-inclusive school policies

The court turned down a case out of Wisconsin, involving a school district that allows students to affirm their trans identity without necessarily notifying their parents.

Donald Trump Drinks With Lincoln and Roosevelt in White House Portrait

The bizarre artwork was discovered during Trump's 60 Minutes interview.

Va. Marriage Lawsuit Proceeds, Without Gov. as Defendant

Gov. Bob McDonnell's duties do not involve enforcing marriage laws, so he'll no longer be a defendant in the suit seeking marriage equality in the state, a judge has ruled.

Senators to IOC: Make Sure LGBTs Protected During Olympics

Twelve senators question the International Olympic Committee on its reaction to Olympics host Russia's antigay law.

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Pierce Brosnan leaves 007 way behind as a "trisexual" hit man in the saucy new comedy The Matador

Senate: ENDA Gains 51st Cosponsor

ENDA now has more cosponsors than 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal legislation had in 2010.

Op-ed: Why You Can Trust Openly LGBT Journalists

You give us your time, we'll give you the truth.

7 Lessons in How (And How Not) to Interview Trans People

We don't know what Diane Sawyer will discuss with Bruce Jenner, but if it's about Jenner's gender identity, she has lots of examples to follow -- and avoid.

Hillary Clinton announces national LGBT steering committee

Hillary Clinton's campaign announced today the formation of "LGBT Americans for Hillary"--a national steering committee made up of more than 65 LGBT leaders (full list included below), all of whom have personally endorsed Clinton for president.

11 Best Moments From the Marriage Argument Everyone's Talking About

Lawyers defending Indiana and Wisconsin's bans on same-sex marriage took a verbal beating from a three-judge panel at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. Read the highlights below.

Sex Is Power: Frank Underwood, Our First Bi President

The sexuality of House of Cards' commander in chief sure is interesting, isn't it?

The 25 Best Classic LGBTQ+ Novels of All Time

The Advocate and Lambda Literary rank the literary classics of the queer community.

5 Must-See Shows: What's Gay Off-Broadway

Planning to see a show in NYC? Check out these five new LGBT-inclusive plays.