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'I Kissed a Boy' star shares terrifying homophobic attack in London

Dan Harry revealed nobody at the scene "helped or said anything to me, and that almost stayed with me more than the initial homophobia."

Op-ed: The Queer Politics of Sobriety

With a culture that is perhaps a little too liberal with substance use and abuse, is it time for a community-wide sobriety test?

Arizona Student Paper Apologizes for Violent Homophobic Cartoon

The Daily Wildcat, student paper for the University of Arizona, is under fire for publishing a comic that seems to advocate and joke about killing gay people.

'Insatiable' Stars & Creator Respond to 'Fat-Shaming' Accusations

Response to the show's trailer prompted an online petition signed by more than 120,000 people urging Netflix to cancel the show.

Study: Health Care Homophobia Is Heart-Harming

The majority of LGBTQ+ people reported discrimination from health care providers -- and it's leading to disparities in heart health.

Experts Explain Why LGBTQ People Have More Eating Disorders

Queer men and women are more likely to struggle with anorexia and bulimia than their straight counterparts, and social stigma is a factor. 

Trans Eating Disorders Are All But Ignored by Medical Community

It's been years since a study showed a disproportionate number of trans people suffer from anorexia and bulimia, but almost nothing has been done since.

Out Musician Dizz Speaks His Truth About HIV

Facing a new diagnosis with perspective and fortitude.

Out Paralympian Is Not Planning to Die Right After Rio Games

Although the 2016 Paralympics will be the last for lesbian wheelchair sprinter Marikee Vervoort, she still has a long bucket list to accomplish before she takes advantage of Belgium's legal euthanasia. 

Good as Gold

In her new book, 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, lesbian comic Judy Gold laments that the joke is ultimately on her--she too is turning into her mother.

'Bohica': A Cure for the Trump Blues

A crazy, evil man is in the White House, but columnist Amanda Kerri has a helpful tip for how to keep on keepin' on. 

Ben Rimalower on Being Gay and 'Bad With Money'

The Patti Issues star discusses his new NYC solo show about his addiction to overspending.

Op-ed: An iPhone 17 Won't Make the World Like You

Many gay men are obsessed with all that is new, shiny, and expensive, but buying things is no salve for the wounds caused by a homophobic society.

Andy Bell, Erasure, and Queer Nightlife in the '80s

Erasure's pioneering gay front man Andy Bell celebrates love and nostalgia with the group's new album.

Listen to Meryl: The Cure for Trump Fatigue Is Making Art

The hateful incoming administration can pry queer films away from our cold, dead hands.

Understanding Haggards fall from grace

It's easy to delight in disgraced evangelical leader Ted Haggard's very public humiliation. Perhaps he deserves that and more. But to stay in harsh judgment would do a great disservice to ourselves and to our hard-won self-respect.

LGBTQ+ youth are facing a mental health crisis. Here are simple ways you can help.

It is critical to highlight the experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ youth during Mental Health Awareness Month this May.

I’m a Gay Cliché — and That’s OK

There's a gay stereotype for every generation, and a reason for every contradictory iteration. But some cliches are built to last.

The depression connection

If you're gay, you're more prone to depression than those in the general population, experts say. And if you "party" by taking certain illegal drugs, your risk may jump.

The journey of an LGBTQ+ rights advocate: Jaymes Black tells their story

"I dropped out of high school after being outed in the 90s," writes Jaymes Black. "Now I’m a CEO for the leading LGBTQ+ mental health nonprofit."