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Luke Evans’ memoir shows why there’s no such thing as a gay Jehovah’s Witness

The only documented experiences we have about growing up LGBTQ+ as a Jehovah’s Witness comes from former members, like Evans, who have left – or been forced to leave.

Drag Queens Tackle Sexual Expression & Religion in 'Gospel of Eureka'

The new documentary explores the town of Eureka Springs, Ark., that is home to a vibrant LGBTQ community and to evangelical Christians. 

Op-ed: Pope Francis, Will You Accept Me?

A gay Catholic calls on Pope Francis to welcome all of God's children.

Op-ed: Why the Tim Tebow Debacle Was a Culture War Victory

The NFL quarterback's decision to back out of a speaking engagement is a milestone for LGBT equality, argues Right Wing Watch's Peter Montgomery.

Massachusetts Creates Police Unit to Step Up Fight Against Hate Crimes

A new unit within the Massachusetts State Police will help coordinate response to bias-motivated crimes.

My life away from Exodus

The damage done to the minds of queer youths by "ex-gay" groups like Exodus International can be devastating. David Luc Nguyen had trouble even writing about it.

Where’s the outrage?

America's GLBT leaders were largely silent in the wake of Sunday's far-right (and, de facto, antigay) rally called "Justice Sunday: Stop the Filibuster Against People of Faith." We should all be ashamed--and scared

Spanish lessons

How did Spain, a country with a long Catholic tradition, manage to implement marriage equality? A year after same-sex weddings became legal, an on-the-ground analysis of how it happened--and what Americans can learn.

Hope and History

As a candidate Obama promised us a lot; as president he's delivered very little -- and many gay people are getting impatient. Does the outcry unmask this president's indifference, or reveal our own impotence as a movement?

Why This Latina Photog Documented Her Coming-Out

Paola Paredes traveled from London to her native Ecuador to come out to her parents, and took photos of the emotional moment for a project she calls 'Unveiled.'

Barney Frank Offers a Master Class in Telling Off Congress

The former congressman testified this week against the proposed First Amendment Defense Act, another assault on LGBT rights. Read Frank's glorious rebuke here.

STUDY: Homophobia Driven By Fear of Unwanted Sexual Advances

A new study reveals the root of sexual prejudice can be attributed to the fear of unwanted sexual advances.

Op-ed: Discrimination Is Not a Christian Value

Striking religious exemptions from ENDA would be a step forward for both LGBT Americans and Christianity, says the director of Believe Out Loud.

Open Letter to Barack Obama

Lesbian media wiz Ann Canas wants the Illinois senator to know that when he references religion in discussing why he can't support gay marriage, he sends a subtle message that being gay and being Christian are mutually exclusive.

The 'Biblical' Response to #SpiritDay You Didn't Hear About

Focus on the Family and the Alliance Defending Freedom sponsored a religious event to promote the use of the Bible in public schools the same day as GLAAD's annual Spirit Day.