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Who is Tony Hinchcliffe, the human pile of garbage insulting Puerto ​Rico ​at Donald Trump's MSG rally?

Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage" during a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, but it isn't the first time his racist comments have sparked backlash.

Ariana DeBose on Broadway hazing: lessons learned

The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.

Why Does the World Disregard LGBT People in Latin America?

Legal protections are better in the region than in Africa or Asia, but the lived reality is frightening -- and international advocates are looking away.

My Journey as a Gay Latino Mormon from South Texas

As rights for marginalized groups began to grow, so did the violence against Latine, LGBTQ+, and other diverse communities, writes the Point Foundation's Jorge Valencia.

Prominent Trans Activist Murdered in Argentina

Signaling an uptick in worldwide transphobic violence, South American trans activist Amancay Diana Sacayan was found murdered in Buenos Aires on October 13.

Ellen Page's 'Gaycation' Takes the Pulse of Orlando

The actress and her best friend traveled to Orlando only days after the attack and spoke with a survivor, friends of victims, and more. 

Have Patience With the Pope

The Roman Catholic Church wasn't built in a day, so don't expect it to drop its homophobic habits overnight.

Roberta Colindrez on Vida's Legacy, Depiction of Butch Bodies on TV

Colindrez, who plays Nico opposite Mishel Prada's Emma, says she's "proud" of the series, which ended its run on Sunday. 

New York Dem Ritchie Torres discusses the fight for LGBTQ+ representation as election looms

As one of the first out gay Black and Latine members of Congress, Torres continues to champion LGBTQ+ rights, advocate for marginalized communities, and push for broader representation in government.

Without Including LGBTQI+ People, the Pandemic Will Not End

Remembering structural inequities on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

FBI: Omar Mateen Claimed to Be an 'Islamic Soldier'

Investigators released a timeline of what happened that night in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

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Biden Marks Pulse Anniversary With Call to Action

We must do more than remember the tragedy, the president says; we must address gun violence and anti-LGBTQ+ hate.

Pulse Shooter's Ex-Wife Says He Was Gay, Targeted Club to Impress Father

The FBI, however, has not characterized the act as a hate crime.

HIV-positive Mexicans Detained by U.S. Allege Neglect

Olga Arellano sobs as she recalls how her HIV-positive transgender daughter spent two months succumbing to infections in a U.S. migrant detention center, complaining that she didn't see a doctor or get the right medicine.

Assistant AG Carlos Uriarte is the gay Latine powerhouse shaping the DOJ’s relationship with Congress

The assistant attorney general for legislative affairs navigates the intersection of civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and public service.

Trans and Queer Brazilians Learn How to Fight Back

A group of transgender and queer people are learning a form of martial arts to defend themselves from harassment and attacks in Latin America's biggest country.

Ecuador’s Proposed Constitution Causes Rift Between Left and Right

Will this 85% Catholic, Latin American nation ratify a gay-friendly constitution? After all, it was the first in the Western Hemisphere to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation ... and it decriminalized sexual activity between people of the same sex six full years before the United States.

This HIV Ally Is Spicing Up Sexual Health

Pedro Coronado isn't afraid to add a little kink into conversations around sexual health.

Why This Latina Photog Documented Her Coming-Out

Paola Paredes traveled from London to her native Ecuador to come out to her parents, and took photos of the emotional moment for a project she calls 'Unveiled.'