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Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone dies at 63

Beyond his career as an artist and designer, Christopher Ciccone also worked as a creative director for his sister, Madonna, in the 1990s.

Qatar Could Confiscate Rainbow Flags to 'Protect' Fans From Violence

The comments from a Qatari official go against repeated statements from World Cup executives about allowing rainbow flags and other items.

State Department Condemns LGBT Killings in Russia

The White House's diplomatic arm sent a strongly-worded statement to officials in Chechnya, the Russian region where LGBT people were recently arrested, tortured, and murdered.

Singer says Superman not gay

In May, The Advocate ran a cover story with the headline "How Gay Is Superman?" The piece proved to be so intriguing that, after "gay Superman" Internet buzz traveled the globe, Superman Returns director Bryan Singer issued a statement Friday officially denying that the Man of Steel is gay.

Palestinian Authorities Arrest Over a Dozen LGBTQ Activists

The group alQaws for Sexual and Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society sounded alarms after more than a dozen arrests.

Chicago Suing Jussie Smollett for Overtime From 'False Police Report'

The latest broadside from the city of Chicago demonstrates how furious officials remain at the gay TV star.

WATCH: WikiLeaks Source Comes Out as Transgender

The former Army private sentenced to 35 years for sharing classified government documents with the website WikiLeaks revealed today that she's transgender.

Australia's Gay Penguins Welcome Their Chick

The egg that gay penguins Magic and Sphen have been fostering has now hatched. 

Cardinal to Gay Ambassador: You're a Wife, So Go Do Housework

That's Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez's response to U.S. Ambassador James Brewster's critique of corruption in the island nation.

Russia Compares Its Homophobia to U.K. 'Ginger' Hate

Responding to a British documentary exposing Russia's violent antigay climate, the Russian embassy in London claims Russia's anti-LGBT sentiment is no worse than the U.K.'s harassment of redheads.

West Va. Pol: Drown Gay Kids? No, I Was Quoting Mel Gibson Movie

Delegate Eric Porterfield said if he had gay kids he'd see if they "could swim." He tells The Advocate it was a reference to Maverick.

Teacher Resigns Over Oklahoma Law Censoring LGBTQ+, Other Books

The English teacher had more than 500 books in her classroom library.

Tennessee Official Laments a 'Queer' Running for President

And his statement even drew applause.  

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Creepy Russians Hack Out Olympian's Medical History

Elena Delle Donne, the out Olympian and WNBA MVP, says she received official permission to take the medication identified in her hacked records. 

GOP officials say Craig is considering resigning

A senior Republican senator is considering resigning, party officials said Friday, after days of public and private pressure stemming from his arrest in June in a police undercover operation at an airport men's room.

Ron DeSantis Objects to AP Course's LGBTQ Content, College Board Defends It

The Republican governor and presidential hopeful previously targeted AP Black History.