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20-year-old transgender woman Dylan Gurley stabbed to death in Texas

Hers is at least the 23rd violent death of a transgender person in the U.S. this year.

Obama Rolls Out More LGBT Supporters

The Obama campaign aims to target specific sectors of the LGBT community to improve his odds in the remaining primaries.

Texas Online Film Fests Offer Must-See Content for LGBTQ Viewers

The Thin Line Fest and Dallas VideoFest offer films and real-time Q&A's for those sheltering in place.

Watch: Anti-Trans Jeff Younger Heckled as "Fascist" by Students

Younger, whose run for Texas House was motivated by a battle over his trans child's care, had to cut his appearance at the University of North Texas short. 

The Deadly Consequences of Texas' New Bill

Kristopher Sharp, an out survivor of the foster care system in Texas, says a new Lone Star law places bigotry over kids' lives.

WATCH: Many Positive Reactions to Tim Cook's Coming-Out — and One Truly Horrid One

Media coverage of the Apple CEO's announcement was largely respectful, but one syndicated radio show radiated homophobia.

Trans Boy's Mother Stands Up to Transphobic Threats Over Storytime

"We have to celebrate these children. Reading a book with a transgender theme does not make kids transgender, but it does make transgender kids feel empowered."

Mara Keisling on N.C. Arrest: 'They're Making Us Stronger'

After her arrest by North Carolina police officers, Mara Keisling says, "They're making us stronger."

Marriage Equality, Texas Style

At least one county clerk quit, and a judge changed the rules for courthouse weddings, to voice their opposition to marriage equality.

Right-Wingers Pledge to Carry Guns to Bathroom

But they aren't scared of "transgenders," the conservative activists promise. They just want to protect themselves and others against "perverts." 

Neo-Nazis Tied to Five Murders Laud Killing of Gay Jewish Student

Members of the group Atomwaffen, which idolizes Hitler and Charles Manson, praised the accused killer of pre-med student Blaze Bernstein. 

Armed Drag Brunch Defenders Shield Against Far Right in Texas

Photos and video shows black- and rainbow-clad people standing watch outside the venue where the drag brunch was happening.

Artist Spotlight: Kelli Connell

Connell's dual portraits create tiny moments packed with so much feeling that the fantastic technical work seems to disappear.

Here are the 30 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

Disney Drag Brunch Canceled After Targeted by Right-Wing Trolls

A Texas bar was forced to cancel its all-ages Disney-themed drag show after an influx of harassment from trolls online.

Watch Beto O'Rourke Praise Parents of Trans Kids on 'Late Night'

"These parents are the most loving parents you'll find anywhere," O'Rourke told Seth Meyers after spending Mother's Day with the family of a trans youth.

Texas AG: Clerks Don't Have to Issue Marriage Licenses

Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision 'lawless,' says county clerks and their staffs can opt out of licensing same-sex marriages.

'LGBT Stories' Podcast: Be the Safe in the Scary

The new LGBT Stories podcast lets queer people share their own stories. Read and listen to Natalie's tale of heroism and viral fame.