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Honolulu LGBTQ+ bar wins quick settlement in gay bias suit

Owners of the Scarlet Honolulu and the Gay Island Guide claimed they were targeted by bigoted investigators, physical violence, and a very public death threat.

Lessons Learned: Surviving the Holocaust as a Gay Man

Rudolf Brazda, who died in 2011, recounted his experiences surviving Buchenwald. Watch him tell his story.

Study: Gay and Bi Teens Use Grindr to Find Friends and Boyfriends

Young people are using the hookup app to seek out community.

WATCH: Ariz. Activist Convicted of 'Walking While Trans' Will Appeal

After being found guilty of 'manifesting prostitution,' advocate Monica Jones is pushing back against the law that she contends is unconstitutionally vague and targets trans women of color.

Karla Sofía Gascón is ​the first transgender woman to win Best Actress at Cannes

Gascón's historic victory can't be spoiled — not even after being attacked online by a right-wing French politician.

The Gay 'Titanic' Sank; Let the Era of Selfishness Go With It

Examples of that selfishness include bragging about a capsized boat and attending circuit parties during a pandemic.

Wake up, Democrats, and fight back against SCOTUS by stacking the court

President Biden spoke volumes last night contrasting himself with Trump, but he did not tell the American people what Democrats would do to counter the court's atrocious rulings.

Hustler Publisher Targets Ben Carson and Aide

The publisher of the skin magazine wants Carson to disavow his association with a top aide or else he'll go after the candidate's right-hand man. 

Congress, Washington Culture to Blame for Foley Vindication

Lane Hudson became a household name when he revealed to the Human Rights Campaign that he was the anonymous blogger who exposed the scandal that brought down congressman Mark Foley. Now he responds to Advocate writer James Kirchick's analysis of how the Foley investigation led to the shamed lawmaker being vindicated of all crimes.

Antigay Minn. Archbishop Accused of Same-Sex Advances

Twin Cities Catholic archbishop John Nienstedt, whose career has been marked by condemnations of homosexuality, is the subject of a church investigation.

Conviction for 'Walking While Trans' Gets Overturned

As Monica Jones and her supporters celebrate this victory, the prominent activist says work still remains to vacate her charges and remove unfair laws from the books entirely.

Merry Xmas, Reverend Grinch

The religious right's outrage over the greeting "Happy Holidays" is Grinch-like in its obsession with the trappings of Christmas instead of its meaning. As a gay Muslim, the author finds the season's true spirit in respectful pluralism

Obama Johnson Karger and Republicans on Gay Issues

President Obama Responds to Candidate Scorecard

California Mans Pleads Guilty to Assaulting, Robbing Grindr Hookups

Authorities say Derrick Patterson robbed and assaulted at least 21 men he met on the popular dating and hookup app.

McConnell and Trump Attack Obama Legacy With Racism, Illegalities

They're responding to Obama's critiques of Trump with racially charged comments and calls for pointless investigations.

New Poll Shows GOP Voters Are OK With Homophobic Candidates

Three-fourths of the party's voters have no problem if their candidates make anti-LGBTQ+ remarks.

From the Americas to the Far East, Courts Are Advancing LGBT Rights

Recent rulings in locales as diverse as Chile and Hong Kong show progress, and more are expected.