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Missing gay Ole Miss student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee declared legally dead weeks before murder trial begins

Here’s everything you need to know about Lee and his alleged killer Sheldon Timothy Herrington.

Lesbian Congresswoman Angie Craig Survives GOP Plot to Take Her Down

A third-party candidate, now deceased, had said Republicans recruited him to draw votes away from Craig, but she won reelection anyway.

Okla. Lawmakers Lie, Revive Anti-LGBT Bill

Legislators reneged on their promise to not advance a bill that would allow religious objections to transgender students using bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity.

Conservative Justice Antonin Scalia Dies

Scalia, one of the most antigay justices on the Supreme Court, was found dead at a Texas resort.

The Hate Group Successfully Rolling Back LGBT Rights

Alliance Defending Freedom is hell-bent on erasing queer lives -- and they've won every case they've brought to the Supreme Court.

Anne Heche Has Been Taken Off Life Support

The actress had been declared brain dead, but she was kept on life support for a time for the purpose of organ donation.

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WATCH: Australia Voids Trans Man's Marriage; He Fights Back

Paige Phoenix wants Victoria's government to know it violated his human rights by requiring surgery to legally recognize his gender -- and he's ready to take his complaint straight to the United Nations.

Texas Antigay Bill Dies As Session Ends

Democrats in the Austin Statehouse successfully slow-played a House bill that would have banned state, county and local officials from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Antigay Legislation Quashed in Arkansas, Advances in Indiana

A so-called 'license to discriminate' bill has died in Arkansas, but similar ones remain pending in numerous other states.

Antigay Texas Attorney General Hires Gay Attorney for Fraud Defense

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opposes gay rights, but has hired prominent gay lawyer Pete Schulte to help him fight securities fraud charges.

Health Care and Gay Men in the United States

As we age, our dependence on health care increases and the rising costs of medicine, hospitalizations, and doctors' fees can make choosing an insurance carrier a difficult decision.

Mistrial declared in case of missing Black gay Ole Miss student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee

Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr. is still charged with capital murder and remains out on his $250,000 bond.

Trans Man's Widow Wins Battle With Pension Provider

The story of one woman's fight against the pension provider for her deceased trans husband serves as a reminder of both the progress made in trans rights, as well as the distance left to go.

No, Donald Trump Has Never Supported Same-Sex Marriage

Ted Cruz, as well as several media outlets, have been misrepresenting the record of the GOP presidential candidate.

New York Governor Repeats Pledge to Sign Marriage Bill

Gov. David Paterson addressed a packed Empire State Pride Agenda fund-raiser Monday night and said fighting for the equal rights of LGBT people was "as American as the signing of the Constitution."

Suspect Indicted in Death of Islan Nettles

Nearly two years after her death, Islan Nettles is one step closer to justice.