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Lesbian Georgia welder cites sex discrimination in EEOC complaint against her employer

Megan McDaniel alleges pervasive anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and retaliation at Republic Services.

CDC warns of new mpox outbreak, urges vaccination

People at high risk, including gay and bisexual men, should get vaccinated, the agency advises.

How LGBTQ+ and Democratic leaders are reacting to Biden dropping out, endorsing Harris

Advocacy groups and political leaders rushed to respond to Sunday's news, offering sympathy and support.

Gay members of Congress worried about mpox outbreak ask for data in letter to Joe Biden (exclusive)

Reps. Ritchie Torres and Mark Pocan sent a letter to the president and Health and Human Services Secretary to learn what the administration is doing to prepare against a potentially worse mpox outbreak.

WATCH: Ariz. Wedding Planner Refuses Lesbian Couple

A same-sex couple in Phoenix has turned to the media after a wedding planning service declined to marry the two women, citing religious beliefs.

Arizona House Passes 'License to Discriminate' Bill

It now awaits Gov. Jan Brewer's signature and has a good chance of becoming law.

'License to Discriminate' Bills Lose in Maine, Advance in Arizona

Maine votes down a bill that would give religious cover to anti-LGBT discrimination, while Arizona appears on track to adopt one -- and such measures have stalled in several other states.

WATCH: Ariz. Senator Comes Out as Gay

In response to Arizona's almost-successful effort to legalize discrimination based on religious beliefs, State Sen. Steve Gallardo announced that he's a gay man.

Arizona Court Uses Cakeshop Case to Affirm LGBT Rights

The court cited the case in ruling against Arizona business owners who didn't want to serve same-sex couples.

Virulent New Strain of HIV Discovered in Russia

There's a new strain of HIV that's rapidly infecting folks.

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Phoenix Mayor: Bill Is 'Wrong Direction to Go'

Greg Stanton denounces the pending legislation that would give legal cover to those who discriminate against LGBT people in the name of religion.

Veteran Gay Diplomat Confirmed as Ambassador to Lithuania

Robert Gilchrist, who has worked for both Democrats and Republicans, is one of the few gay Trump appointees.

Ukrainian LGBT Pride Event Blocked

A court agreed with Kiev city officials' concerns about security and canceled what would have been the nation's first pride march.

Woman in Anti-LGBTQ+ SCOTUS Case Did Make a Wedding Website: Report

Lorie Smith said she couldn’t design wedding websites out of fear of retaliation for her beliefs, but it turns out she designed at least one before making a legal challenge.

Unchecked Homophobia Leads to Scenarios Like Chechnya

There are consequences for passive acceptance of prejudice, writes Kelsey Louie of Gay Men's Health Crisis.

Under Trump, U.S. Is No Refuge for LGBTQ Chechens

The U.S. has not offered asylum to any Chechen fleeing anti-LGBTQ persecution and has become increasingly hostile to those seeking it.