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Kids' Book Illustrator Charged Over Notes Saying Trans People Would Shoot Children

Mitchell Watley is accused of posting notes around Juneau, Alaska, with images of a trans flag and rifle and the text “Feeling cute. Might shoot some children.”

Meet the first trans musher in the Iditarod race

Relive Apayauq's epic journey across the tundra.

A Real Threat to Marriage Equality Looms Over Alaska

"I promise that I will stand firm in Juneau to ensure that marriage equality remains the law of the land," says Alaska House candidate Andrew Gray.

Hot Sheet: October 10, 2014

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include the short film Out Smart; Elvira, Mistress of the Dark; and the return of that pesky zombie apocalypse.

WATCH: Republicans Laugh at Question on Gay Couples

The notion that Republicans might support even domestic partnerships or civil unions is apparently laughable -- literally -- in Alaska.

Alaska vote on same-sex partner benefits has both sides claiming victory

In a vote that did not produce a clear winning side, both parties were claiming victory in an Alaska referendum that asked voters to decide if state lawmakers should go forward with a constitutional amendment that would take away benefits from the same-sex partners of public employees.

Alaska Elects Its First Out State Legislators

Jennie Armstrong, Ashley Carrick, and Andrew Gray have broken a lavender ceiling.

Beating Palin, Dem Mary Peltola to Be First Alaska Native in House

Peltola makes history and Democrats score another congressional victory.

Antimasker Who Used Gay Slur at Lawmaker Is Now Dead of COVID

Paul Kendall (pictured, left) used the slur against gay Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant.

Pondering Palin's Social Agenda Pre-Debate

Gov. Sarah Palin talked abortion and LGBT issues with Katie Couric in the lead-up to Thursday's debate and arguably gave one of her stronger media appearances thus far. But her public record on social issues and how her debate performance will play remains less than clear.

The Stories Behind #DayInLGBT 2016

Here are a few diary entries of what folks were doing and thinking on Day in LGBT America. 

50 States, 50 Heroes

Fifty current queer leaders tell us who their state's LGBT hero is. Who's yours?