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The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

The LGBTQ + candidates running in 2024 are more diverse than ever: Victory Fund

There's more diversity in gender identity, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity, according to the group.

U.N. Steps Up Efforts Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence and Discrimination

The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned criminalization of same-sex sexual acts and diverse gender identities.

Religious, political leaders urged to welcome gays into the fold

A coalition of national faith leaders issued an open letter Monday to more than 20,000 religious and political leaders, calling for a faith-based approach that supports diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

How GLAAD is nurturing Black queer music

GLAAD's Equity in Media and Entertainment Initiative brings together Black queer artists to provide a nurturing and supportive space for creative talent.

Jesus and St. Paul were asexual, and everybody in heaven is nonbinary

Have you ever wondered about the sexual identities of Jesus and St. Paul? Or how gender and sexuality might influence our understanding of heaven?

Alabama forces universities to implement trans bathroom ban while outlawing DEI

In banning funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Alabama also forced state universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.”

Why ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases should be acceptable

“You can’t just wave it away and say, ‘Oh, these are made up terms so they’re no good,’” one linguist said. “All language is made up, and it’s made up because we have a need to say things.”

Michigan Salon Owner Refuses to Serve LGBTQ+ Community Because of ‘Pedophiles’

She says because she believes that the “+” indicates “pedophiles,” she’s refusing to serve the “TQ+” community.

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Why Must We Keep Diagnosing Trans People as Ill?

Thinking of a future where trans identity is not connected to pathology.

Trans, nonbinary youth face inequities in foster care, justice system, homeless services

The new "Safe Havens II" report urges action to support these young people.

Saving Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Youth

Friday is Native American Heritage Day -- protecting queer Native young people must be part of the conversation.

New Study Shows Upward Trend in Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Youth

"The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless political attacks during this time period cannot be understated," said Amit Paley, CEO and executive director of The Trevor Project.

How to Do an LGBTQ+ Women's Issue in an Evolving World

A lot has changed since our first issue celebrating queer women.

PHOTOS: Exploring Gender as Performance

Dutch transmasculine photographer Chris Rijksen uses his body and clothing to explore the 'multitudes' of gender identity.

My Life as an Intersex Activist

In April 2016, Santiago D'Almeida Ferreira was one of more than 40 intersex activists and allies gathered in Budapest for IGLYO's I Have Rights intersex study session. As one of the first out intersex people in Portugal, Santi is a pioneer in the field. As told to Kay Cairns.

Trump Administration Removes Info on Avoiding Anti-Trans Bias

The information vanished from the Office of Personnel Management website, governing treatment of federal employees.

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Barney, Gays, and ENDA

As corporate diversity trainer on gay and transgender workplace issues, Brian McNaught makes a case for keeping gender identity in ENDA

National Park Service cracks down on Pride leaving LGBTQ+ rangers feeling betrayed

Recently, the National Park Service issued a memo barring employees from attending Pride parades in uniform. Official participation appears uncertain, and many LGBQT+ Rangers are feeling defeated.