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Gay Serial Killer Suspect's Estate Turns Up Two More DNA Samples

Investigators said the suspected killer’s vast estate may contain the bodies of over 25 boys and young gay men.

Indiana High Schoolers Bravely Perform LGBTQ-Inclusive Play Despite School's Ban

The school system said students couldn’t perform the queer-inclusive piece because of safety concerns, so they raised $85K and the show went on anyway.

Man Headed to L.A. Pride Charged for Having Assault Weapon, Explosives

James Wesley Howell was found inside his car with a black hoodie, a taser, handcuffs, a buck knife, a security badge, and rifles with extra ammunition. 

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Man Who Was Headed to L.A. Pride Charged with Molestation

James Wesley Howell drove to California to escape a molestation investigation in his home state of Indiana, suggests a prosecutor. 

Trump's Gay Ambassador: Buttgieg's Critique of Pence Is 'Hate Hoax'

Richard Grenell has likened the gay mayor's criticism of Pence to the attack allegedly staged by actor Jussie Smollett.

Gay Man Suspected of Planning L.A. Pride Attack Sentenced to 7 Years

He was found hours before the event in a car loaded with assault rifles, a bucket of chemicals, and ammunition.

Op-ed: 'Religious Discrimination' Laws Aren't About Religion

Julian Bond was at the forefront of the civil rights battles of the mid-20th century. He says the 'religious discrimination' bills now cropping up all over the nation are a return to the institutional intolerance of those days.

Conservative SCOTUS Announces Another Pro-LGBTQ+ Decision

Indiana officials were seeking to undermine marriage equality, but the justices refused to hear the case.

Indiana launches anti-LGBTQ+ 'snitch line;' users flood it with memes in protest

Attorney General Todd Rokita launched a tool for parents to report "gender ideology" in schools. It didn't go as planned.

Why the Transgender Law Center Is Going After Mike Pence

The vice-presidential nominee and governor of Indiana endorses a law that's making life dangerous for LGBT people in his state. It must be overturned, writes Kris Hayashi of the Transgender Law Center.

Mom Beats Her Son, Says Mike Pence's Law Makes It OK

The evangelical woman cited her sincerely held religious beliefs as reason she can beat her son with a coat hanger if she wants.

Kansas Lawmakers Target Trans Students With Dangerous 'Bathroom Bill'

Students can sue their school for up to $2,500 if they witness trans students using the "wrong" bathroom.

Indianapolis bans discrimination against gays

Reversing an earlier vote, the Indianapolis city council on Monday voted to protect gays in housing and employment.

Man arrested in killing of ‘brilliant’ gay neurosurgeon in Detroit

Dr. Devon Hoover was described as a “good, good man.”

Antigay church agrees to obey laws restricting funeral protests

The Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan.--which, under the leadership of its notoriously antigay pastor, Fred Phelps (pictured), spreads a message of hate by picketing at soldiers' funerals--has agreed to obey new state laws that have been passed to limit where and when such demonstrations take place, a church attorney said Wednesday.

10 LGBTQ+ Questions for Mike Pence and Kamala Harris for VP Debate

We don't know yet what they'll be asked, but there are some topics we'd like to see addressed, given their deeply contrasting records.

South Dakota Governor Signs Discriminatory 'Religious Freedom' Bill

Activists say the measure signed by Gov. Kristi Noem will enable discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and others.

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California bans forced outing of LGBTQ+ students as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark law

California is the first and only state to outlaw forced outing.

For LGBT People, the VP Debate Was Insulting

The debate ended without a single question on Mike Pence's history of anti-LGBT discrimination.