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These 4 states don't allow pregnant women to get a divorce

Three states have laws that prevent a divorce from being finalized if the woman is pregnant, and one state has no law, but mandates it anyway.

LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence on the Rise Post-Pandemic: Study

The study’s authors called for more research on the problem of LGBTQ+ intimate partner abuse.

Don't Let Bernardo Almonte Die in Vain

Following the murder of Almonte at the hands of his partner, Broadway performer Marcus Bellamy, we must confront same-sex domestic violence.

Tom Goss & Daniel Franzese Spotlight LGBTQ Domestic Violence in Video

The song "La Bufadora" is a powerful wake-up call to a real-life crisis of violence.

LGBTQ+ People, Men Are Seeking More Domestic Violence Help

A Colorado advocacy group wants men and LGBTQ+ people to know that they're just a phone call away.

Texas Man Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison for Murder of Transgender Woman

Joshua Dominic Bourgeois pleaded guilty to the stabbing murder of Tracy Williams.

Advocates: The Courage to Leave

Domestic Violence, Finding a Gay Doctor, Q&A on Genital Herpes

I Am a Bisexual Survivor of Abuse, and I Am Here to Break the Silence

The statistics show that bisexual women are more likely to face abuse, sexual assault, and struggle with depression. Why isn't anyone talking about it?

Florida Police Arrest Man For Brutal Murder of Trans Woman London Price

Price was pistol-whipped and then shot dead in broad daylight in front of her grandmother last week.

Making a 'Great Escape' from an Abusive Relationship

Confronting the rarely-discussed subject of intimate partner violence.

Keke Palmer Accuses Ex Darius Jackson of Domestic Violence

Palmer filed a restraining order for her and her 8-month son she shares with Jackson.

Florida man kills husband after 'very bad argument,' calls 911 on himself: police

George Bereska Jr. was arrested Tuesday evening after telling a 911 dispatcher that he shot his husband.

Transgender Man's Decomposing Body Found in Closet of Abusive Ex

Luis Ánel Diaz Castro went missing the same day his abusive ex was released from jail on a domestic violence charge.

Lauren Boebert involved in physical fight with ex-husband in Colorado restaurant

Silt Police Chief Mike Kite tells The Advocate the incident between Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex is under investigation.

Albuquerque Trans Woman Sherlyn Marjorie Murdered, Her Former Partner Charged

The popular drag performer was killed in September.

The Boebert crime family? Lauren Boebert's son Tyler charged after alleged theft and vandalism spree

Whatever values right-wing Rep. Lauren Boebert claims to uphold at least seem to run in her family.

Op-ed: Yes, Trans Men Experience Real Violence

Boys Do Cry: When we expand violence data beyond hate crimes, it's clear that trans men are targeted at comparable rates to trans women.

Op-ed: Transmasculine People And Abusive Relationships

Boys Do Cry: One survivor's story helps illuminate the unique pressures that often keep transmasculine people quiet about intimate partner violence.

One Gay Man's Domestic Abuse Horror Story

Intimate partner violence is a serious yet oft-ignored issue facing LGBT people, says the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs. To help break the cycle, Patrick Dati shares his experience.

White House Announces Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the option during Thursday’s White House press briefing.

Husband of Trans Beauty Pageant Founder Sentenced for Her Murder

Mark S. Steele-Knudslien pleaded guilty to the killing of transgender activist Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien.