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Abercrombie & Fitch’s former CEO Mike Jeffries has dementia, his lawyers say

Jeffries, 80, is currently facing criminal charges connected to sex trafficking and interstate prostitution.

3 Arrested in Brooklyn Hate Crime

Two men have been charged with hate crimes and menacing while another faces first-degree assault charges after opening fire on two Brooklynites.

Chris Colfer Joins Cast of Marriage Equality Play

The Glee actor, along with Kevin Bacon and John C. Reilly, is joining the reading of the Dustin Lance Black-penned script.

SCOTUS: Bisexual Lawyer's Suit Against Christian Group Can Go Ahead

The attorney had filed the lawsuit against the organization after the group said it had rejected his application for a job due to its code of conduct, which "excludes homosexual activity."

Editor's Letter: To Be Intersectional or Illegitimate

Will our advocacy be real and encompass all people who face marginalization and oppression?

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO seeks to delay sex trafficking trial

A lawyer for Mike Jeffries has requested a hearing to determine if he's mentally competent to stand trial.

Hot Sheet for January 26, 2013

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: one of the most anticipated gay movies hits DVD, RuPaul is back on TV, and an album you'll be glad you heard.

Kennedy, Smith reintroduce hate-crimes bill

The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act was reintroduced Thursday in the U.S. Senate, making this the fifth consecutive Congress to consider a hate-crimes bill.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and partner arrested on sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and their associate James Jacobson were indicted Tuesday morning on over a dozen counts related to sex trafficking.

WATCH New Documentary Celebrates Being Out in the Open

The film features straight and gay celebrities who talk about accepting themselves and one another.

Portland, Ore., Becomes Largest U.S. City With Gay Mayor

Portland, Ore., is now the largest U.S. city with an openly gay mayor with the election Tuesday of city commissioner Sam Adams to the post. The mayor-elect avoids a November runoff race by having won 58% of the vote, according to the Associated Press.

Lessons Learned: The Fight to Pass Hate-Crimes Legislation

The murder of Matthew Shepard shocked the nation -- but it took 11 years after the crime to pass an LGBT-inclusive federal hate-crimes law.

Beloved gay DJ and hairstyist dies less than two weeks after violent robbery in D.C.

Bryan Smith’s death is being mourned by the LGBTQ+ community in Washington, D.C.

'Cock' Brings Bi Love Triangle to L.A.

Mike Bartlett's play about a sexually conflicted young man will make its West Coast premiere.