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Transgender man Sam Nordquist tortured and killed in upstate New York

Five people have been charged in connection with the killing and brutal torture of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist.

Op-ed: A Health Haven for Trans Women in Upstate New York

One transgender health program in Ithaca, N.Y., ensures that rural New Yorkers don't have to travel hundreds of miles for simple care.

First Look Postcards from Divine

March 7 is the 25th anniversary of Divine's passing, and here we look back at some of her own travels.

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48 Hours of Action in the Wake of Prop. 8

When Californians took to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 52.5% cast a vote against equal rights, saying same-sex marriage has no place in the Golden State. But in the wake of California's LGBT population lamenting yet another blow to their rights, something magical happened. LGBT Californians stood up, brushed themselves off, and prepared for the fight of a generation.

Utah parent accuses girl's basketball player of being trans, gets banned from games

Utah's anti-transgender laws are putting even children who aren't trans in jeopardy.

Oedipus Wrecks

When his mom started dating women, writer Brett Berk was amused. But now she's gayer than he is -- and he's confused.

Planned Parenthood Billboards Spark Debate

The Gay Planned Parenthood Debate

Vigils honor life of Sam Nordquist, trans man tortured and killed in upstate New York

Two vigils are being held tonight, and another one went on Monday night as the investigation into Nordquist's death continues.

LGBTQ Centers Band Together, Urge Congress to Up Financial Support

Over 160 LGBTQ centers are asking leaders not to forget the nearly 40,000 people they serve each month. 

North Carolina's Largest Festival Crowns Its First Queer Queen

Bisexual actress Briana Venskus brings LGBTQ representation to the Azalea Festival.

Kyrsten Sinema Slams Democrats as 'Old Dudes ... Eating Jell-O'

Sen. Sinema, once a Democrat but now an independent, has been ridiculing Democrats in front of Republican audiences.

Taylor Tomlinson explores bisexuality in new special ‘Have It All’

“So, anyway, I’ve been trying to figure out if I’m bisexual, or if I just binged Euphoria too fast,” Tomlinson said.

A Generation Wakes Up

For many the passing of Prop. 8 is the first time anything of significance has gone so wrong for gays and lesbians -- we've had no other choice but to stand up and fight. This weekend 12,000 people-plus descended on Los Angeles's Silver Lake district, proving that when faced with discrimination, if the gays have to choose between equal rights and a rum and diet Coke, they may fill up a flask -- but they'll march.

Two more arrested in death of transgender man Sam Nordquist

Kimberly L. Sochia and Thomas G. Eaves are charged with second-degree murder "of depraved indifference" in connection with the death of the trans man.

A Love Story That's Gay for Valentine's Day

To demonstrate that queer love is very much part of the traditionally hetero holiday, Corey and Andrew Hamilton tell us how they fell (and stay) in love.

Op-ed: Lesbians and the Fear of the Forceps

Lesbians can reduce their high prevalence of cervical cancer through prevention. So why are they shut out of reproductive health care?

2014's Gayest Cities in America

The most LGBT-friendly places in America, according to our ever-rotating criteria, are some of what you expect, and a lot of what you don't.

Scents and sexuality

This spring's breakthrough study on how gays and straights respond differently to human smells is only the latest in a long line of studies suggesting a genetic link to sexual orientation

Damning Evidence Surfaces in Don Lemon Assault Case as Trial Nears

A witness alleges Dustin Hice previously did to him what Hice now claims Lemon did.