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Germany’s transgender community confronts surge in far-right disinformation

The proposed Self-Determination Act, aimed at easing legal gender change, has become a battleground for misinformation as far-right groups exploit the issue.

Germany Pays Reparations to Gay Men Jailed for Sodomy

Paragraph 175, which outlawed homosexual acts, remained on the books until 1994.

German Politicians Want Gay U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell Fired

Grenell has a habit of interfering in Germany's internal politics, his critics say.

German High Court Grants Tax Benefit to Gay Couples

The Federal Constitutional Court, Germany's top court, said that same-sex couples must be exempted from the land transfer tax just like married straight couples.

Two Trans Women Elected to Germany's Parliament in Historic Move

Tessa Ganserer and Nyke Slawik will represent the Green party in the country's lower house.

Germany, Like America, Ponders Life After Marriage

LGBT activists in Europe's leading democracy -- some say the world's -- try to figure out where their attentions should turn next.

German MP Comes Out as Trans Woman, Makes History

Tessa Ganserer is the first out trans lawmaker in Germany.

Walk This Way: Munich's Adorable Gay Crosswalk Signals

Munich's citizens get to contemplate same sex love while waiting for the light to change throughout Pride weekend.

Could Australia Be the Next Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage?

Germany struggled for years to enact marriage equality, and Australia is similarily dragging its feet. 

Mikhail Gorbachev, Former Soviet President, Is Dead at 91

(CNN) The man credited with introducing key political and economic reforms to the USSR and helping to end the Cold War had been in failing health for some time.

Gay Man Loses Mass. Congressional Bid; Homophobe Bested in Gov's Race

Former ambassador Rufus Gifford (left) lost his primary, but at least Scott Lively (right) will not be the GOP nominee for governor.

Obamas Send Heartfelt RSVP to Same-Sex Wedding

The first family wished binational couple Chelsea Roden and Lisa Hirschpek well on their wedding day. 

Destination: Berlin

In an evolving capital, everything old is new again.

Gay in the red states

Living in the buckle of the Bible Belt isn't always easy for these GLBT Oklahomans, but they're determined to live openly, make a difference, and save their home state from itself

The Phobies: Worst Homophobes of 2017

There were many to choose from, but Chechnya's Ramzan Kadyrov gets the title of Phobie of the Year.

BOOKS: The Ultimate Art Collector

Charles Leslie has lived a glamorous life and amassed a huge collection of LGBT art. Kevin Clarke's art-packed book tells his story. Then there are also a lot of naked guys.

Meet the 2013 Point Scholars: Living Proof It Does Get Better

Remember these names -- they're the next generation of LGBT leaders.