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Mistrial declared in case of missing Black gay Ole Miss student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee

Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr. is still charged with capital murder and remains out on his $250,000 bond.

'Mx' -- Dictionary's First Trans-Affirming Honorific?

But some worry that its possibly confusing pronunciation could hamper the term's continued usage.

Word of the Year: Selfie

"Selfie" has been chosen as word of the year by the publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary, beating out "twerk." Here are a few of our favorite celebrities making selfies.

Ala. City's New Anti-Trans Law Is Nation's Most Terrifying

The new ordinance imposes a $500 fine and up to six months in jail for trans people caught using the restroom that matches their gender identity. 

Elon Musk Dials Up Transphobia on Twitter, Says 'Cis' Is a Slur

The controversial billionaire continues catering to far-right extremists and right-wing ideiology.

'Cisgender' Added to Oxford English Dictionary

The term, which signifies the opposite of 'transgender,' is a crucial addition to the English language, say trans advocates.

Gay Artist Victim of Brutal Alleged Hate Crime in Queer Neighborhood

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects who attacked the man on Sydney's famous Oxford Street.

Aussie Bank's Makeover Celebrates 10th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

To celebrate the LGBT community, one Australian bank underwent a massive makeover.

Study Puts 'Beginning of HIV/AIDS' in 1920s Africa, Dispels Myths

A landmark new study finds that HIV actually emerged in Congo in the 1920s. Check out three debunked HIV-origin theories of the past.

How a Bible Error Changed History and Turned Gays Into Pariahs

In a new book and documentary, two researchers claim the original bible never condemned homosexuality.

Alabama City Repeals Anti-Trans Law

A slim majority of City Council members voted to repeal the law that would have imposed a $500 fine and jail time for any transgender person who used a bathroom that matched their gender identity.

How We Killed Oxford, Ala.'s Hate Law

Getting an insidious "bathroom law" repealed took intense organization and grassroots work. Read the inside story here.

Gay Black Student's Killing Terrifies Ole Miss Community

Jimmie "Jay" Lee was well known in the college town of Oxford for his drag performances.

Alabama City May Repeal Harsh Anti-Trans Ordinance

The Oxford City Council will meet tomorrow to reconsider the ordinance, which imposes fines and jail terms on trans people for using the restrooms matching their gender identity.

Philly Mayor to Lesbian Booted from Prom: "I Love Your Suit"

"Keep being yourself," Philadelphia's mayor told a teenager who was kicked out of her high school prom for wearing a suit.