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Why Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth in One City Engage in Survival Sex

Local advocates believe a shelter for LGBTQ+ youth would help stop the practice.

Inside Germany's LGBTQ-Inclusive Mosque

A student shares his story of acceptance and deradicalization.

'Science' Behind Texas/Alabama Anti-Trans Policy Is 'Full of Errors'

Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.

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A Gay Teen's 'Bad Blood'

On February 12 a gay eighth-grade student in Oxnard, Calif.. lay in a pool of his own blood in his school's computer lab as his attacker, a classmate, ran out of the room and off campus. John Ireland explores the undeniable feeling that Lawrence King took the bullet for every gay teenager.

Pro-gay Know Thy Neighbor campaign comes to Florida

After finding success and exposing fraud in Massachusetts, the Know Thy Neighbor campaign will publish the names of those who signed a Florida petition to ban same-sex marriage.

LGBTQ Substance Use: Why Treatment Starts With Self-Acceptance

There's a clear correlation between discrimination and substance abuse, writes Dr. Michael Murphy.

Gays, allies mobilize to protect Oregon laws

A group that has fought antigay initiatives in two states by publicizing petition-signers' names this week extended its efforts to Oregon, where two recently passed LGBT civil rights laws are under attack.

Ohio Judge Says Trans Teen Not 'Mature' Enough for Name Change

LGBT rights lawyer Josh Langdon (pictured) begs to differ and promises to fight.

Hi, Hi, How Do You Do? Welcome to My Hell

Something as seemingly innocuous as a toddler gym became a thing of terror for me. From the moment we started going to these classes, it was painfully obvious this wasn't for us.

School Board Draws Outrage & Protests for Hosting Anti-LGBTQ+ Speakers

"There aren't two sides to human rights," one Becker Public Schools staffer said, calling the presentation "garbage."

How This Couple Met at a Bible Study

Though they were both seeking to rid their lives of same-sex attractions at church, two women found their soul mates instead.

Is Kalen Allen The New Gay King of Media?

From viral videos to calling Ellen "Mama E" and starring opposite Seth Rogen, Kalen Allen's career is going nuclear.

Domestic Partner Insurance: Coming Soon to a City Near You?

New York City's path to equal-benefits plans might prove a model for other parts of the country, middle America included.

Asked About Trans People, Chris Christie Talks Terrorism

The New Jersey governor claims his anti-trans policies have kept life simple for children in his state.

Sobriety Is My Personal Pride

Since I quit drinking, my life turned upright. But not for the reasons you think.

Smoking

In some recent studies, it has been shown that tobacco use is higher among gay men, reaching nearly 50 percent in several studies.

Op-ed: Aversion to the Big Bad B Word Continues

This writer considers whether a woman can call herself a lesbian if she is marrying a man.