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From Pride to pain, addiction and overdose are silently killing us

On National Overdose Awareness Day, let's reflect on the impact of substance abuse within the community and how we can support each other in finding acceptance.

Nonreligious LGBTQ People Face Discrimination, Stigma

Atheists, agnostics, and humanists suffer for their beliefs, but it's even more pronounced for those who are LGBTQ, according to a new study.

The role we have in raising LGBTQ+ allies

Therapist Chris Tompkins on building a world safe and affirming for LGBTQ+ youths.

Fear and loathing in Jerusalem

Fundamentalist leaders from three faiths united recently to condemn a GLBT celebration in Israel, in harsh terms that bordered on the incitement of antigay violence. It's time for tolerant people of faith to similarly come together to oppose such hostile bigotry.

Australian Senator Gives Moving Speech on Toll of 'Ex-Gay Therapy'

Victorian Senator Janet Rice shared the story of a boy who had been traumatized with attempts to turn him straight.

Pride & Prayers: have churches truly become safe spaces for queer folks?

After facing hate and threats, a queer pastor left the church for new pastures. Now, some communities of faith are embracing LGBTQ+ inclusion, celebrating Pride, and protesting for our rights. Will this newfound acceptance truly welcome all?

Ted Haggard Takes Another Man

The Ted Haggard saga continues -- this time with the announcement there was another man, one the New Life Church paid off. Will the vicious cycle ever end?

Op-ed: Flying While Trans

Getting through airport security isn't easy, but it can be especially difficult when you're transgender.

Utah Groups Hope to Bridge Religious and LGBTQ+ Communities

The Mormon Church recently voiced support for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would federally protect marriage equality. 

Homophobe Kevin Cramer Unseats Heidi Heitkamp in North Dakota

Democratic incumbent Heitkamp knew she was vulnerable in her red state but opposed Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court in spite of it.  

A GOP school board member tried to ban a student's art for being 'offensive' to Christians

Conservative Timothy Simmons tried (and failed) to get his Virginia district to turn on a queer student's moving art piece about religious trauma.

How I navigated through religious trauma

I've spent years grappling with the impact of religion on my identity. How I found solace in nature's splendor as my ultimate spiritual path.

Discriminating in the Name of God Is Still Discrimination

Georgia's Senate passes a reckless bill that will harm prospective LGBT parents and children who need homes.

Doctors, Priests, Republicans All Beg SCOTUS to Outlaw Discrimination

A wide variety of organizations have filed friend-of-the-court briefs urging the justices to find that federal law already bans anti-LGBTQ bias in the workplace.

Dear Pope Francis, We Need to Have a Talk

Author and furniture magnate Mitchell Gold has a message, delivered via open letter, for the beleaguered pontiff.

The Religious Roots of Pride

Anti-LGBTQ forces have falsely claimed ownership of organized religion. Time to take it back.

When Religion Becomes an Excuse to Discriminate

It's not just about cake. Discrimination is happening in every corner of society.