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Out lesbian tennis star Daria Kasatkina flees Russia for Australia: 'I want to be myself'

Daria Kasatkina will be representing her "new homeland" from now on.

Pulse Is Now Permanent for These Orlando Residents

Some say it's passe to get a popular tattoo design. But in Orlando, coordinated tattoos have become a symbol of solidarity and support for those impacted by the massacre at LGBT nightclub Pulse. 

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HISTORY MADE! First Same-Sex Spouse Granted Green Card

A married lesbian couple in Colorado becomes first to receive a marriage-based green card, making Cathy Davis the first same-sex spouse to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

The Ruling on Obama's Immigration Policy: What's at Stake

Millions will be affected by United States v. Texas, writes Arcelia Hurtado of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

LGBT Immigration Bill Reintroduced to a More Receptive Congress

The Uniting American Families Act was reintroduced in both chambers of Congress Thursday -- chief sponsor Rep. Jerrold Nadler promised the first real push to pass the legislation since he first introduced it in 2000.

Even Antigay E.U. Nations Must Now Recognize Same-Sex Couples

The European Court of Justice has delivered a victory of "human dignity" to queer people.

Day of Decision Op-ed: My Life Isn't a Gamble

We asked readers for personal stories about how the U.S. Supreme Court's highly anticipated ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act has consequences for their own lives. Dante Savant and his partner have been relying on luck. They believe it's time for the federal government to pull their lucky number.

Bucknell University Investigating Likely Frat Attack on LGBTQ+ House

Students barred the doors and windows after a group of men attempted to break into Fran's House.

DHS to Further Restrict Travel for HIV-Positive Foreign Nationals

The Department of Homeland Security announced proposed regulations Thursday purporting to offer a "streamlined," "categorical" waiver for HIV-positive visitors from other countries. However, by using this "streamlined" application process, applicants would have to also waive the possibility of any change in immigration status while in the U.S.

Op-ed: Obama’s Order Ices Out Some LGBTQ Immigrants

The executive order will help many immigrants on the path to citizenship, but it leaves behind others who have experienced violence, discrimination, and isolation, says Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement.