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Police looking for boyfriend in the death of gay dancer visiting family in Alabama

Deundray Cottrell’s body was found in a nearby shed after he went to check on his dog two days earlier.

What, to the Black trans woman, is the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is a day of national independence. But for Black trans individuals, it's a stark reminder of the contradictions between America's ideals and harsh realities.

10 TV-Based Reason I Love America

The Fourth of July is right around the corner. Dave White feels most patriotic sprawled on the couch watching NYC Prep ... though lesbian disco gangs and wrestling porn stars aren't bad either.

Former Republican N.C. Senator Jesse Helms Dead at 86

Former senator Jesse Helms, an unyielding champion of the conservative movement who spent three combative and sometimes caustic decades in Congress, where he relished his battles against liberals, Communists, and occasionally a fellow Republican, died on the Fourth of July. He was 86. ''It's just incredible that he would die on July 4, the same day of the Declaration of Independence and the same day that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died, and he certainly is a patriot in the mold of those great men,'' said former North Carolina GOP representative Bill Cobey.

We too are patriots

As we celebrate our nation, we must not allow its core principles--independence, freedom, and justice--to become desecrated by bigotry and hatred. True patriots from Patrick Henry to Martin Luther King Jr. have always embraced difference and dissent.

Gun Violence Generates Panic Across America on Independence Day

There were more than a dozen mass shootings across the United States over the July 4 holiday weekend.

WATCH: Lifeguard in Hot Water After Rainbow Flag Flap

Some raised questions as to whether the lifeguard would only rescue gay people, and another posted her complaint to Facebook.

Out.com summer must-dos

Five things to check off your list for beach season.

Top Resorts

Five queer meccas that offer something for every gay traveler, even in the off-season.

HISTORY MADE! First Same-Sex Spouse Granted Green Card

A married lesbian couple in Colorado becomes first to receive a marriage-based green card, making Cathy Davis the first same-sex spouse to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Disney World, Disneyland Drop 'Boys and Girls' Reference

The iconic amusement parks changed a gendered announcement and set off the ire of conservatives hungry for another cultural battle.

Kavanaugh Started Bar Fight That Sent Man to Jail, College Friend Says

In the investigation of sexual assault accusations against Kavanaugh, questions have surfaced about his drinking habits.

'Cherry Grove Stories' Doc Tells Fire Island's Wild Origin Story

Tales from the Meet Rack, the drag queen "invasion" of the Pines, and more.