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The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

One In 10 Florida Girls Sexually Assaulted, LGB Face Greater Risk

One in five bisexual girls of middle and high school age reported a forced sexual encounter, according to a new report.

How One Queer Muslim Activist Combats Islamophobia After Orlando

Mirna Haidar would like to help LGBT people heal after Orlando. Instead, she says, Islamophobia is keeping her and fellow LGBT Muslims busy. 

Several Monkeypox Cases Linked to Mr. Leather Event in Chicago

The international leather gathering is popular with gay and bi men, but health experts note that monkeypox is not limited to this population.

(S)he Bop!

An unlikely Texas queer rock fest draws hipster gender-benders of all persuasions.

Turning Point in Poland as Political Leaders March in Pride Event

Members of the Wiosna political alliance stood alongside LGBTQ activists at a first-of-its-kind celebration, weeks after similar festivities were met with violence.

Meet the Point Foundations Class of 2010

The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.

These are the 5 states with the smallest amount of LGBTQ+ people

The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

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Andrew Extein Explains What County Jails Face in Welcoming Gay Inmates

Social worker Andrew Extein shares what he learned from spending countless hours talking to countless gay inmates in 2008 about their experiences in Los Angeles County jails.

Why Are There No Gay Bars in Santa Fe?

A gay traveler finds unexpected treasures in New Mexico's capital -- which do not include go-go boys.

A haven for homeless youths

Rejected by family and friends, many queer youths flee to the streets of New York City. Amid despair, many find hope.

Op-ed: Mother Earth Is the Ultimate Diva

Does being gay -- or part of any minority -- make you more empathetic to environmental concerns? This writer thinks so.

Great 2018 News: Love (Well, Sex) Wins in India

A Colonial-era law is struck down in a decision with huge implications for the populous nation's LGBTQ community.

Decriminalization of Gay Sex Boosts Global HIV Response: Report

A new study by UNDP, GNP+, and O’Neill Institute links legal reforms with improved HIV prevention and treatment, highlighting the critical role of decriminalizing same-sex relationships in public health.

Which state is the gayest? Here are the 10 states with the most LGBTQ+ people

Not everyone is living in New York or California — in fact, neither cracked the top ten of states with the most LGBTQ+ people, relative to population.

Rape and Murder of Teen Shows Lack of Justice for LGBT Malaysians

A young man killed because he was deemed insufficiently masculine is the latest casualty of Malaysia's anti-LGBT culture.

Singapore Repeals Gay Sex Ban, But Dampens Marriage Equality Hopes

Any decisions about marriage, at least for the time being, will be left to the country's executives and legislature

Effort on to Vaccinate California's Enormous LGBTQ+ Population

The virus has a devastating effect on LGBTQ+ people, especially those of color.

India's High Court Topples 157-Year-Old Gay Sex Ban

The British Colonial-era law against gay sex is finally struck down, a huge victory for India's enormous LGBTQ population.

Pride Has Always Been a Protest

As Los Angeles, Washington, and other cities prepare for marches Sunday, it's enlightening to remember Pride's roots.