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Freemasons, gay men, and corrupt elites in Cameroon — inside a conspiracy theory

A new book explores an ongoing conspiracy theory in Cameroon and neighboring Gabon that corrupt elites spread homosexuality through their connections to secret orders like the Freemasons.

Awkward in Africa

In the second half of his African tale, out Peace Corps volunteer Philippe Gosselin meets the gay underground in Senegal and deals with an unwitting flirt in Burkina Faso

Can intersectionality survive in the age of Instagram?

Joris Lechêne, a fierce activist and educator, navigates the complexities of identity and social justice with unwavering clarity.

I'll Mourn Dead Celebrities If I Want To

Getting emotional over people like Carrie Fisher and George Michael isn't just a silly distraction, according to Amanda Kerri.

Upcoming gay and lesbian cruises through March 2008

The big-ship cruise companies continue to span the globe from the wondrous Galapagos Islands to the best of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean with unique, one-of-a-kind high-seas adventures for gay men and lesbians. Sail on with this comprehensive guide from The Out Traveler.

Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.

The U.S. Owes African-Americans Reparations, Says U.N. Report

A report from the United Nations Working Group outlines the many ways African-Americans have suffered because of racism, white supremacy, and Afrophobia.

Hex the vote? Why Election Day is the witching hour for empowered 'childless cat ladies'

Throughout history, women who challenged expectations were labeled as "witches" and persecuted, but now they’re turning that stigma into strength, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.


Discover Why Wanting in Arabic Is This Year's Best Transgender Fiction

The Lambda Literary Foundation named Trish Salah's first book, Wanting in Arabic, the best work of transgender fiction produced this year. Read an exclusive excerpt from the book below.

Should LGBTQ+ travelers visit places where homosexuality is outlawed? It's complicated

"If you really want to go there, you need to respect the laws and religion of these countries and play the game.”

When Rashod Ollison Learned Something Was Wrong With Him

Journalist Rashod Ollison has written for The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Baltimore Sun, and Jet. In this excerpt from his new memoir, Soul Serenade: Rhythm, Blues, & Coming of Age Through Vinyl, Ollison describes a childhood experience all too familiar to LGBT youth.

French Marriage Equality Opponent Commits Suicide at Notre Dame

Dominique Venner shot himself to death in the famed Paris cathedral today.

Far East Escape

For journalist Justin Ocean, losing himself in translation is the ultimate Asian adventure.

Gay Revelers Celebrate Pride, Marriage Rights

A lesbian motorcycle group dressed in bridal veils, wedding gowns, and leather lent a matrimonial touch to San Francisco's gay pride parade Sunday as revelers celebrated their newfound freedom to marry. The riders tossed bouquets as they led the city's 38th annual gay pride parade down Market Street. Some of the motorcycles were adorned with signs that read ''Just Married.'' Huge crowds lined the route as city tourism officials predicted the largest turnout yet for the parade, which typically draws tens of thousands.

'Brokeback Mountain', other films listed by U.S. as human rights victims

Fictional gay cowboys and a faux reporter from Kazakhstan suffered human rights abuses in 2006 as crackdowns on flesh-and-blood victims were extended to the Internet, award-winning films, and noted plays worldwide, the State Department says.

Socialism Will Not Cure LGBTQ Oppression

There will be benefits if the government starts lifting up the most disadvantaged Americans, but queer equality won't be one of them.

Changing Latitudes

Chasing the chill away with a week-long cruise in the Caribbean.

Fall Gay Getaways