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Texas Republican leader openly uses 'gay' and the R-word as insults, faces no consequences

Bo French, Tarrant County Republican Party Chair, has been both condemned and defended by his colleagues.

Mouthwatering philanthropy –Explore 55+ pics from Easterseals South Florida's 33rd Annual Festival of Chefs

The Easterseals South Florida Culinary Arts High School provides vocational training to students with developmental disabilities.

Kentucky Disabled Gay Couple Ejected From Pool

A gay couple in Hazard, Ky., was ejected from a public recreation facility, sparking outrage from local LGBT organizations and allies.

Sperm Donor With Genetic Condition Doesn't Tell Lesbians He Contacted

James MacDougall fathered 15 children without telling the women using his services that he had fragile-X syndrome.

Out 'Prison Break' Star Wentworth Miller Reveals Autism Diagnosis

The actor says he is not yet ready to be an advocate regarding the disability, though.

Gay Rep: San Bernardino Shooting 'Cost of Inaction'

Mark Takano urges congressional action to curb epidemic of violence.

Gay Man Among Victims of San Bernardino Massacre

Daniel Kaufman was among the 14 victims of the deadly shooting spree inside a Southern California social services center.

Uganda's high court upholds key sections of Anti-Homosexuality Act

The controversial law punishes same-sex sexual relations with life imprisonment or death in some cases.

Gay Men Who 'Party & Play' Risk Becoming Crime Victims, Police Warn

Those who use methamphetamines and GHB and then participate in sex are vulnerable to a bizarre new crime of opportunism that can ruin somebody's life.

Obergefell Among Obama's State of Union Guests

Ryan Reyes and Obergefell are two gay men who dedicated themselves to greater causes after losing the loves of their lives.

Indiana Newspaper Calls for Equal Rights for All

The newspaper that has served Indiana since 1903 takes a bold stand, calling for state lawmakers to enact equality legislation, which its editors proclaim as 'necessary and right.'

Ohio High School Graduation Speaker Condemns Same-Sex Relationships

The speech has been criticized by the high school's administration and the Marion County community.

Kansas court rejects harsher penalties for underage gay sex

Kansas can no longer punish illegal underage sex more harshly if it involves homosexual conduct, the state's highest court ruled Friday in a case watched by national groups on both sides of the gay rights debate.

Michigan DP benefits ruling causes alarm

A Michigan appeals court ruling that bans public universities and state and local governments from providing health insurance to partners of gay employees has alarmed gay rights advocates nationwide.

3 Big Differences: Boy Scouts Versus Girl Scouts

The differences between Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts run deep on LGBT acceptance.

Bert and Ernie Are Ours, Gosh Darn It

Mainstream society has everything. Can't LGBTQ folks just have gay puppets?

Teen Forced to Wear 'Gaytard' Tag at Taco John's Files Complaint

A South Dakota teenager has filed a federal discrimination complaint after he says he was forced to wear a name tag reading 'Gaytard' to work at a Taco John's.

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