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Nazi regalia leads to Tom of Finland cofounder's ouster as IML judge

Social media posts showing Tom of Finland Foundation's Durk Dehner wearing Nazi symbols sparked outrage within the International Mr. Leather community.

Get Ready for the 2013 Toscars!

The Sixth Annual Toscars announces the highly anticipated panel of celebrity judges.

Federal Appeals Court Tosses Anti-Trans Lawsuit Over School Sports

"Plaintiffs simply have not been deprived of a 'chance to be champions,'" the three-judge panel wrote.

8 Greatest Quotes from Friday's Marriage Equality Hearing

We've rounded up our favorite quotes, retorts, and one-liners from the three-judge panel.

Miss. Marriage Ban Headed to Appeals Court

Marriage equality litigation out of Mississippi will be heard by the same three-judge panel that will consider similar bans in Texas and Louisiana.

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Federal Court Rules Oklahoma Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

The same panel of judges that ruled against Utah's marriage ban in June ruled to overturn Oklahoma's ban on Friday morning.

Court: Jurors Can't Be Kicked Out for Being Gay

Jurors can't be turned away from serving in a trial solely because of their sexual orientation, a three-judge panel ruled on Tuesday

Alabama Families Continue to Appeal to Block Transgender Care Ban

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled the ban can go into effect. The families want a rehearing by the full court.

Okla. Marks Second Marriage Challenge at Appeals Court

A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver heard oral arguments today in the challenge to Oklahoma's constitutional prohibition on same-sex marriage.

11 Best Moments From the Marriage Argument Everyone's Talking About

Lawyers defending Indiana and Wisconsin's bans on same-sex marriage took a verbal beating from a three-judge panel at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. Read the highlights below.

Cautious Optimism Following Utah Marriage Hearing

After a three-judge panel heard arguments in the federal case challenging Utah's ban on marriage equality this morning, court observers expect the ruling to come down in favor of the freedom to marry.

Roy Moore Suspended as Alabama Chief Justice for Antigay Actions

A panel of judges who oversee the state's judicial ethics code ruled Friday the suspension of the anti-LGBT chief justice will be extended until the end of his term in 2019, effectively firing him.

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10 Snarky Quotes That Make Us Miss Michael Kors on Runway

Sorry, Zac Posen and Isaac Mizrahi, but no one can take down a designer like Michael Kors. This compilation of quips is why Project Runway desperately needs him back on the judges' panel.

Transgender murder case handed to jury

Testimony in the retrial of the Gwen Araujo murder case ended Tuesday, and jurors were expected to begin deliberations after hearing legal instructions from the judge Tuesday afternoon. They are the second panel to consider the case of the murdered transgender teen, following a deadlock that led to a mistrial last year

Sitting Judges Still Don't Believe Bisexuality Exists

Bi Week, starting today, tries to make the bisexual experience more visible to the mainstream. The following story illustrates how far we have to go. 

Appeals Panel Could Bring Good News for Marriage Equality

In less than a week, three judges will hear oral arguments in multiple major marriage cases, and a study of their past rulings shows cause for optimism.

WATCH: First Look at Ricky Martin on The Voice

The sexy gay musician is ready to wow audiences of Australia's The Voice.

Trump-appointed Alabama judge threatens to jail LGBTQ+ rights lawyers; attorneys fight back

Judge Liles Burke is trying to force the lawyers to reveal what they argue is attorney-client privileged information.

Get ready for Roller Jam: the LGBTQ+ skating spectacle

Gays are going feral over the new reality show Roller Jam and host Jordin Sparks.