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This gay man had to flee Ghana after a violent attack. He’s finally been granted asylum

"What I really want the world to know is that [queer Ghanaians] have no life, they have no voice,” Mr. B, who was recently granted asylum, told The Advocate.


Harvard will cooperate with U.S. military

Reversing a decision made last year, Harvard Law School will fully cooperate with Pentagon recruiters this fall as it awaits a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of a law requiring schools to open their doors to the military.

Jennifer C. Pizer Named Lambda Legal's Chief Legal Officer

Pizer, who joined Lambda Legal in 1996, previously held the post on an acting basis.

On Trans Day of Visibility, Do More Than Make Yourself Seen

Being out and proud is important, writes Milo Primeaux, but visibility alone will not set us free.

State ID Laws Could Decimate Trans Voting Power

With IDs that don't always represent who they are, transgender people are forced to decide between inaccurate representation or voting.

Michael Sandy Trial Highlights Sexual Orientation

The victim was Michael Sandy, a gay black 28-year-old. The suspects were a crew of young whites who ran out of money and drugs on a Sunday night and figured a gay man would be an easy mark for a robbery.

For Tyler: How One Man Is Taking on Cyberbullies

A new law clinic will assist victims of online harassment for free, all in honor of Tyler Clementi. 

Could John Roberts Vote for Marriage Equality?

Some observers think the conservative chief justice will be in the pro-equality column this time around.

Letters to President-elect Obama: Kenji Yoshino

Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.

A Service Member Was Allegedly Raped, Died by Suicide After Coming Out

Carey Harris wants a hate crime charge against the man she says sexually assauled her daughter before she died.

Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House

Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.  

Letters to President-elect Obama: Carole Midgen

Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.

Letters to President-elect Obama: Tammy Baldwin

Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.

Letters to President-elect Obama: Mara Keisling

Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.

Breaking: Texas Judge Rules PrEP Coverage Violates Religious Freedom

U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor ruled Wednesday that requiring insurance companies to cover medications to prevent HIV transmission violates plaintiffs' rights on religious grounds.

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