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Lawmakers want to know why there are fewer LGBTQ+ homeowners than straight: 'Concerning disparities'

Twenty U.S. representatives are demanding to know about the homeownership "disparities" between LGBTQ+ people and their straight, cisgender peers.

Democratic Lawmakers & Allies Launch New Pro-LGBTQ+ Agenda PAC

Pennsylvania Democratic state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta will serve as chairperson of the board for the new political action committee aimed at defending LGBTQ+ rights.

Study: Bisexual Women Are More Likely to Smoke Menthols

The study's publication comes a few months after the FDA started making plans to ban menthol cigarettes. 

Protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families in the second Trump presidency

Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families

Florida Pulls LGBTQ+ Support, Antibullying Video After Don’t Say Gay

Resources intended to keep vulnerable LGBTQ+ students safe are being systematically removed from Florida schools. 

STUDY: Half of Black Gay Men Will Test HIV-Positive

A new CDC report shows alarming HIV rates in the black and gay communities.

Ellen DeGeneres Offers Support to Dreamers

The popular out talk show host calls for passage of the Dream Act to allow young immigrants brought here as minors to stay in the U.S.

If Trump Is Reelected What Will We Do?

The new year began with the president nearly starting a war. What more can we expect in 2020 and, possibly, four more years?

Will Humanitarian Aid Reach the LGBTQ+ Afghans in Hiding?

As Afghanistan deals with humanitarian emergencies, the Taliban's anti-LGBTQ+ violence is one of the numerous challenges facing the country. 

Fearless + Fighting Back: Lambda Legal’s plan to protect LGBTQ+ and HIV rights

"Fueled by the fearless spirit of our queer and trans pioneers who lived their truth well before the Stonewall riots, our champions against heartless AIDS bigotry, and our courageous grassroots leaders, we are fearless in the face of this new wave of hatred," writes Kevin Jennings and Jenny Pizer of Lambda Legal.

Will LGBT Youth Be Erased From Crime Victims' Survey?

The Justice Department wants to cease asking some teens about sexual orientation and gender identity in a major survey of crime victims.

White House Rolls Out Monkeypox Pilot Program at Charlotte Pride

North Carolina health officials became the first to implement a new Health and Human Services pilot program to provide monkeypox vaccines to those at risk.

Feds Thwart Planned Mass Shooting on Gay Clubs, Synagogues

The suspect from New Jersey allegedly planned to conduct a mass shooting targeting synagogues and gay clubs.

At Least One Census Survey Will Include Sexual Orientation Question

It's not the Census Bureau's biggest survey, however, which backtracked on plans for such questions earlier this year.

LGBTQ+ people are far better off under Joe Biden than Donald Trump, HRC report shows (exclusive)

The queer rights organization issued a new report that demonstrates how Joe Biden’s policies are exponentially better than Donald Trump’s for LGBTQ+ people.

Channel Your Fury Against Trump's Trans Assault

Here's how to take action against this latest travesty.

Monkeypox: Colleges & Universities Take Precautions For Fall Semester

As students return to campuses across the U.S., institutions are taking various approaches to keep student populations informed of monkeypox and transmission precautions.

Patrons Outraged Over Racist, Transphobic Show at Famous Leather Bar

Critics called the performance a minstrel show in blackface.