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California ‘LGBTQ Community’ Doctor Charged with Sexually Assaulting Male Patients

Dr. William Thompson IV allegedly told patients the acts of oral and anal penetration were medically necessary procedures.

Gender-Affirming Care Bans in Texas, Missouri Will Still Go Into Effect

Families, health care providers, and LGBTQ+ groups had sued to block the bans, but they'll be enforced while the lawsuits proceed.

Ted Cruz's Pollster Is Flooding Australians With Antigay Robocalls

The Republican-affiliated WPA Intelligence is spreading homophobic misinformation ahead of Australia's postal vote on same-sex marriage.

Ohio appeals court strikes down ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

The ban interferes with parental rights, according to a state-level court.

Cambridge Analytica Discussed Using Gay Rumors as Election Ploy

An undercover investigation is only adding to trouble for Cambridge Analytica after a gay whistleblower exposed how the firm secretly used Facebook data.

Idaho Bar Boycotts PepsiCo, MillerCoors For Supporting LGBT Group

The business' owners say these companies' participation in the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce promotes a "political stance" it doesn't like.

Meet the Iranian-Born Manager Uplifting Queer Models

Ali Kavoussi, a managing partner at The Lions Talent Management, has found his purpose. 

How You Can Tell Justice Scalia What You Think About Marriage Equality

HRC plans to submit a Supreme Court brief signed by as many people as possible.

Inside The Spiritual Retreats Helping Homeless Youth

A Buddhist and a Christian joined forces to create an agency to help homeless youth. Among the organization's work: mindfulness retreats that encourage spiritual practices.

American Medical Assoc.: Ban Conversion Therapy for Adults and Kids

The AMA recently changed its policies on transgender and minority health, as well as so-called conversion therapy.

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

Star of 'Ex-Gay' Org's Rebranding Video Shocked By Actual Purpose

Video producer and actress Jean Hudson says had she known, she would not have taken on the project.

Trump is ‘dangerously’ conflating gender-affirming care with a human rights violation

Groups that work to end female genital mutilation and cutting worry about an executive order that co-opts the policies they’ve worked to pass over nearly 30 years.

Montana Supreme Court upholds block on gender-affirming care ban

Those who sued to challenge the ban are likely to succeed in proving it violates their privacy rights, the court ruled.

Court Rules Conservative Father Cannot Stop Son's Transition

The Canadian teen's father had sought to block his transition and denies the boy's gender identity, an action a lower court called "family violence."

LGBTQ+ athletes call for ceasefire in Gaza, end to 'bombing campaigns funded by the U.S.'

LGBTQ+ athletes are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemning the use of U.S. tax dollars to support Israel's military campaign over the issues directly impacting Americans.