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Republican Reportedly Called Child 'F*g' Then Sued News Outlet for Covering It

The lawsuit has cost the newspaper so much it might close.

Don't fear Donald Trump, say the women who won an $83 million damages award

"He's nothing," says E. Jean Carroll, who sued Trump for claiming she was lying about being raped by him.

Police Investigating Death of Gay Man in Georgia as 'Hate-Motivated'

Police are now saying that attack was "hate-motivated." 

When the Country's Richest Woman Got Away With Murdering a Gay Man

An interview with Peter Lance, author of Homicide at Rough Point.

Lambda vs. Stern

Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer-turned-lover Howard K. Stern is suing an author for $60 million for claiming in a book that he's gay. Lambda Legal doesn't like that, because there's "nothing shameful about being identified as gay."

Meet Roberta Kaplan, the lesbian lawyer who won a verdict against Donald Trump

Kaplan is most famous as the lawyer who brought down the Defense of Marriage Act.

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Roy Moore Accuser Sues Him for Defamation

Leigh Corfman, who alleged Moore groped her when she was 14, has filed suit because he called her a liar.

E. Jean Carroll Wins Another Defamation Verdict Against Donald Trump

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Trump had defamed Carroll by saying she was lying about having been sexually assaulted by him.

Elon Musk Agrees to Libs of TikTok Request for X ‘Data Dump’ on Anti-Defamation League

The owner of the platform formerly known as Twitter continues to engage with the hate account.

Instagram Suspends 'Gays Against Groomers' Amid Scrutiny of Meta’s Moderation Policies

The suspension follows a report criticizing Meta’s handling of hateful anti-LGBTQ+ content on Instagram.

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The North Face faces conservative boycott for sponsoring a queer summer camp (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ summer camp Brave Trails gave The Advocate its response to the backlash, maintaining that "the negative words from these hate groups won't stop the important work we do."

Sacha Baron Cohen's Show Donated to Antigay Group to Book Roy Moore

The donation was revealed after the former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice sued Showtime's Who Is America? for defamation.

Virginia Republican Politician Sues Over Being Called 'Gay Democrat'

Del. Glenn Davis, who is seeking to become lieutenant governor of Virginia, says that's defamation. But some courts have said it's not.

'OITNB' Star Yael Stone Accuses Geoffrey Rush of Harassment

Yael Stone, who plays bisexual character Morello on OITNB, braved a clash with Australia's defamation laws to speak out against the Oscar winner. 

Could Florida Let Transphobes Sue Anyone Calling Out Their Hate?

State Rep. Alex Andrade, a Republican, introduced the bill shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis promised a re-evaluation of Florida's defamation laws.

Colorado officials apologize after Gays Against Groomers falsely claims Gov. Jared Polis supports extremists

The executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration apologized for not properly vetting the hate group’s request for a commemorative flag.

LGBT Youth Need Hillary's Antibullying Plan More Than Ever

"The Trump effect" is taking a toll on this nation's students, but Hillary Clinton's plan to combat schoolyard cruelty could heal wounds.

Patriot Front Members March in Boston, Black Man Attacked

Last month, members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front were arrested on their way to riot at a Pride in Idaho.

When Drag Is Activism

The potent and confrontational art of drag has often been visible on the front lines of LGBT activism. That tradition continues today in the performances and campaigns of prominent queens here and abroad.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Antigay Harassing State Attorney

The nation's high court has rejected former Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell's attempt to appeal a defamation ruling against him.