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What the heck is happening in France? Out gay PM Gabriel Attal tries to resign after far-right blowout

Gabriel Attal, the first out gay man to serve as France's Prime Minister, offered his resignation following his party's loss. President Emmanuel Macron has since rejected it.

Tamara Adrian Is First Trans Legislator Elected in Venezuela

Her historic swearing-in makes Tamara Adrian only the second transgender person to be elected national legislator in the Americas.

France Approves Marriage Equality Bill

The French National Assembly approved a marriage equality bill 331-225 Tuesday.

France Moves Closer to Marriage Equality

The National Assembly passed a marriage equality bill by a large margin today, sending it on to the Senate.

LGBTQ Task Force: Cisgender Men Should Fight for Reproductive Freedom

The National LGBTQ Task Force has assembled a diverse group of straight and queer, trans and cis men to make this case.

LGBT Officials Elected in Australia, Venezuela

Australia's House of Representatives gets its first openly gay member, Venezuela's National Assembly its first trans officeholder.

The U.N. Is About to Appoint This Antigay Ugandan President

On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly is set to elect Uganda's foreign minister as president. LGBT advocates say that spells bad news for the international body.

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It's Official: Uganda's Antigay Minister Named U.N. President

Uganda's virulently antigay foreign minister will take office in September.

I'm a Trans Politician — in Venezuela

Tamara Adrian is fighting to improve the lives of Venezuela's severely beleagured citizens. Through all this, she's changing the nation's views on sexual and gender minorities.

Should Obama Host Uganda's Antigay President at Summit?

LGBT ally Milton Allimadi's Change.org petition calls on the U.S. president to exclude Museveni for homophobic remarks, alleged war crimes, and signing Uganda's draconian antigay law.

Op-ed: Why Malaysia Flight 17 Could Hurt LGBT Ukrainians

Ratcheted-up support following the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 could result in less pressure on Kiev to protect and respect LGBT Ukrainians.

Conservative South Korean Lawmakers Launch Attack on LGBTQ Protections

Amnesty International calls a proposed change to the human rights act a "shameful step backwards."

France’s Gabriel Attal warns far right 'climbing the steps of power' after stunning parliamentary election

The out prime minister urges “no single vote” for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party in the second round of voting next week.

Atlanta Lutheran church keeps gay pastor at center of celibacy battle

With hugs and cheers Sunday, members of Atlanta's oldest Lutheran church celebrated the pastor at the center of a battle over the treatment of gay clergy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Biden: We Must Defend Rights of LGBTQ+ Individuals to Love Openly

Almost 70 U.N. member states still have laws criminalizing same-sex activity. 

Gay French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says his appointment shows the country's evolution

Attal gave his first major speech to Parliament Tuesday, pledging to support farmers and workers.

Episcopals and Presybterians vote in favor of gays and lesbians at national sessions

Both the Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church voted on Tuesday in favor of a role for gays and lesbians in their faith communities.

California Becomes First State to Declare Transgender History Month

It will be observed in August, beginning next year.