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Bay Area man convicted for attacking, robbing, abandoning Grindr hookup

Police hail the bravery of the victim who was forced to negotiate his release while held at gunpoint and tied naked to a motel bed.

New York State Lawmaker to File STI Decriminalization Bill

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas's bill would decriminalize the sexual activity of people living with sexually transmitted infections.

Arizona Activist Found Guilty of 'Walking While Trans'

Arizona transgender student and sex worker advocate Monica Jones was found guilty last week of 'manifesting prostitution,' a broadly defined offense that activists say profiles transgender and low-income people of color.

Dear Target: Please Ban the Threatening Customers, Not Your Pride Products

Target has long been ahead of the curve on inclusive policies — don't stop now, writes The Advocate's owner.

Brits Kill 'Turing' Law That Would Have Pardoned Gay, Bi Men

Convictions of "buggery" and "indecency" will remain for now, thanks to wrangling in London.

Kamala Harris Supports Decriminalizing Sex Work for Consenting Adults

The Democratic presidential hopeful has been criticized for her support of laws that pulled down sites like Backpage.com, thereby making sex work less safe.

Texas GOP Endorses 'Ex-Gay' Therapy, Hate-Crimes Law Repeal

The state's Republican party just released its platform -- and it's jaw-dropping. 

Trump, Giuliani, Sidney Powell Among Many Indicted by Georgia Jury

Donald Trump and 18 others are charged with felony crimes involving efforts to overturn the Georgia results in the 2020 presidential election.

Mormon Counselor Charged with Raping Gay Patients in Utah

Disgraced former counselor Scott Dale Owen promised a different approach to helping gay patients deal with their sexual urges and was even recommended by some church leaders.

Police Find Nothing Criminal About Rodemeyer Bullying

The local police chief said Jamey Rodemeyer's phone and computer are being examined by a forensics lab in search of a pattern of cyberbullying that could be punished.

Study: Some Skip HIV Testing for Fear of Jail

After a series of high-profile criminal prosecutions of people who failed to disclose they are HIV-positive, some might hope not knowing their status protects them from jail time.

The Crime of Being Positive

In the 1980s corporations, conservatives, and fear turned HIV-positive people into outlaws.

Old Vic Apologizes After 20 Kevin Spacey Accusers Come Forward

Former staff members of the London theater where Spacey once worked have reported allegations of sexual misconduct.

Michigan Lawmakers Link Sodomy to Animal Cruelty

The Michigan measure refers to sodomy as "the abominable and detestible crime against nature," punishable as a felony. 

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