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LGBTQ+ people have been arrested through social media. Meta must protect them, says human rights groups

Human Rights Watch and other LGBTQ+ rights groups are calling on Meta to prevent social media from being used against queer people, particularly in places where their identities are criminalized.

Three-Digit Suicide Hotline Number on Its Way

The number would provide ease of access for all, including particularly at-risk populations such as LGBTQ youth.

Soap Star Nervous About Gay Story Line

Kieron Richardson, star of the long-running British serial Hollyoaks, recently revealed a case of nerves over his character's newly announced gay story line.

The Advocate's Parent Company Is Now Under New, Queer Ownership

Pride Media was acquired by Equal Entertainment, which has become Equal Pride.

LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person — and it's not close

Most LGBTQ+ youth report that their friends online and in person provide nearly twice the support of family.

Protesters Nationwide Support Apple's Fight for Privacy

A nationwide demonstration at dozens of Apple stores organized by a digital privacy rights group targeted the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including at its own headquarters.

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Why I'm protecting privacy in our connected world

Learn how one organization is working to defend As legislation aimed at protecting minors online threatens to censor essential LGBTQ+ content and other vital information, how one organization is workingpotentially infringing on privacy and stifling free expression under the guise of safety. How one organization is working on

White House Delivers 'It Gets Better' Messages for Pride

President Joe Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff share messages of hope as part of It Gets Better: A Digital Pride Experience.

Sam Smith Doesn't Want to Be a Gay Spokesperson

In a recent interview, out singer Sam Smith revealed he isn't interested in becoming a spokesperson for the LGBT population.

Game of Thrones Video Game Announced

New playable LGBT characters could soon be coming to a video game system near you.

Libs of TikTok Is Livid Over Froot Loops Wanting Kids to Read

The cereal brand’s initiative to offer a free library focused on diversity and inclusion faces backlash from conservative commentators, igniting a debate on social media.

Glenn Greenwald Announces New Magazine, Focusing on NSA Documents

The out journalist teamed up with his fellow freedom of information advocates to publish a new digital magazine through First Look Media.

'Don't Say Gay' Law Fuels Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry Online: Report

Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook stood idly by and allowed right-wing users to attack LGBTQ+ people as "groomers."

Chicago's Decades-Old LGBTQ+ Newspaper Ends Print Edition

Windy City Times's 35th anniversary edition will be its last. 

FCC Advances Plan for 9-8-8, a National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The three-digit number will provide easier access than the existing, longer one.

Bill Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive 988 Suicide Hotline Now on Trump's Desk

The bill is the first one with LGBTQ+ provisions to be unanimously approved by both houses of Congress.