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Freemasons, gay men, and corrupt elites in Cameroon — inside a conspiracy theory

A new book explores an ongoing conspiracy theory in Cameroon and neighboring Gabon that corrupt elites spread homosexuality through their connections to secret orders like the Freemasons.

Southern Queers: New Study Reveals the Reality of LGBTQ+ People in the South

While bucking some stereotypes, the study emphasizes the need for LGBTQ+ safe spaces in southern states.

Study: Queer Men of Color Have Sex at Earlier Ages Than Straight Peers

New research underscores the need for earlier HIV testing and LGBTQ+-inclusive sex education.

'Queer' Moniker Finds Favor Among the Young and Nonbinary

Young people may perceive "queer" as a more fluid identity than gay or lesbian, say researchers at the Williams Institute.

The Two-Spirit, Queer, Disabled Scholar Making Waves

Qwo-Li Driskill is educating the world on the nuances of Native history and not all of it is pretty. 

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.

Lafayette College Faced Its Antigay Past by Saving Its LGBTQ History

Once ranked the most homophobic institution of higher learning in America, Lafayette is now leading the way with its Queer Archives Project.

Op-ed: How to Teach Queer Studies In Alabama

How one teacher brought queer studies (and self-empowerment) to a high school in Birmingham.

Queer Kids Experience More Sleep Problems Than Straight Ones: Study

This is likely due to the stress caused by discrimination, bullying, and lack of family support, researchers say.

DeSantis Blames Queer Theory for AP African American Studies Course Rejection

Critics of Florida's governor say that he needs to take the class that he's trying to ban to understand what he's talking about.

How Does the LGBTQ Mind Age?

A new study finds queer seniors get dementia at different numbers than straight people, and makes clear more research is necessary.

Larry Kramer's Case Against 'Queer'

Longtime activist and writer Larry Kramer schools the crowd as he accepted an award from Yale's Gay and Lesbian Association.

Op-ed: Let's Make Queer Studies More Accessible

One student wonders if the world of queer academia is too narrow-minded.

Gay Billionaire & Spelman Create First Queer Studies Chair at an HBCU

A $2 million gift from Jon Stryker is helping the historically Black college for women make LGBTQ history with a chair named for Audre Lorde.

Study: 6 in 10 Queer Men With COVID Symptoms Hide Them From Partners

Gay and bi men are reporting record levels of abstinence. But stigma around the virus could be aiding transmission.

Nearly 3 Out of 4 LGBT Jamaicans Considered Migration

A new study finds many queer Jamaicans have thought about leaving their home nation if they could.

How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parents

A groundbreaking new study finds that the overturning of Roe v. Wade upended relationships, family planning, and the mental health of queer women and nonbinary people across the country.

A Queer Black Educator on the Shortcomings of 'It Gets Better'

Award-winning author and professor Dr. Bettina Love explains the importance of intersectional theory regarding queer and racial identities.