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Mississippi is getting its first-ever LGBTQ+ shelter — Here's where

The Jack Myers House opens on June 28, offering services for members of the queer community experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and sex trafficking.

Elon Musk Says 'Communism' Caused Rift With Transgender Daughter

His trans daughter, Vivian Wilson, wants nothing to do with Musk, and he blames "full-on communism" that he says is taught at colleges and universities.

Fighting HIV ignorance

Some users of Facebook.com, an online community for college students, are breeding fear and hatred about HIV infection and gay men--prompting the 26-year-old founder of an HIV prevention organization to take action

Michigan Court: No Health Benefits for Gay Partners

A same-sex marriage ban prevents governments and universities in Michigan from providing health insurance to the partners of gay workers, the state supreme court ruled Wednesday. The 5-2 decision affects up to 20 universities, community colleges, school districts, and governments in Michigan with policies covering at least 375 gay couples. Gay rights advocates said the ruling was devastating but were confident that public-sector employers have successfully rewritten or will revise their benefit plans so same-sex partners can keep getting health care.

Trans and Nonbinary Students on Their Place at Women's Colleges

Here's what these students want you to know.

These Are the Nation's Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges, Universities

Campus Pride's list for this year includes schools from all over the nation, and separate lists highlight LGBTQ-welcoming community colleges and religious schools.

A terrible loss

The tragic death of Denice Denton (pictured), the openly lesbian chancellor of University of California, Santa Cruz, has highlighted the fact that minorities, especially members of the LGBT community, are underrepresented at the highest levels of leadership at colleges and universities around the nation.

Gay NYC Teenager's Body Found Shot, Burned

The distraught family is calling the horrific murder a possible hate crime.

Wellesley Students Vote to Admit Trans Men & Nonbinary Applicants

The fight continues at the women's college for more inclusive gender policies.

Catholic college accused of bias by nonbinary former DEI director for refusing to use their pronouns

The former director has filed a discrimination complaint, alleging harassment and other mistreatment based on sexual orientation and gender identity at Providence College.

N.C. Gay Man May Have Been Killed by White Supremacist

A man was arrested in Daytona Beach, Fla., in connection with the fatal shooting of his former boss at a North Carolina community college.

Teacher on Leave After Saying Devil's Behind Pride Event

Leigh Ann Courington, who teaches history at Wallace State Community College in Alabama, made anti-LGBTQ+ and racist remarks on Facebook.

Oregon's Gov. on 'Heartbreaking' School Shooting

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown somberly addressed the media this afternoon, informing them that 13 people are dead after a 20-year-old gunman opened fire at Umpqua Community College.

Gay College President Sheds Light on Academic Closet

When Ralph Hexter assumed the presidency of Hampshire College in western Massachusetts in 2005, his partner of 25 years, Manfred Kollmeir, was officially welcomed with all the trappings of a presidential spouse. Over Labor Day weekend, the couple made it official, exchanging vows in a private ceremony (Massachusetts is the only state allowing same-sex marriage) and breaking the news last week to the campus community.

Two Men Arrested in Brutal New York Killing of Gay Teenager

Deandre Matthews, 19, was killed by a gunshot to the head before his lifeless body was dumped on railroad tracks and set on fire.