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A cop allegedly shot and killed his Lyft driver, claiming he was being kidnapped for a 'gay fraternity'

Koby Minor has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting 35-year-old Reginald Folks to death in his car.

Op-ed: Riding Is About Facing My Fears

Editor's Note: In the first in a series, Nicholas Oakley, a participant in the annual AIDS/LifeCycle, shares the reason he rides.

Religious students help erase antigay graffiti

Several students from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., on Friday helped to remove antigay graffiti that had been spray-painted on the Equality Ride bus, which is being used to ferry young LGBT activists to religious schools across the country.

'The Advocates' Podcast: Using Queer Stories to Tell Our History

Jeffrey Masters, host of the popular LGBTQ&A podcast, discusses documenting modern queer history through our stories.

Oklahoma GOP State Senator Accused of Sexually Assaulting Uber Driver

Sen. Bryce Marlatt's record includes backing a bill that bans abortion at 20 weeks. 

WATCH: Meet the Trans Woman Taking the BMX World By Storm

Chelsea Fietsgodin wowed the BMX scene when she first released footage of herself riding, and in a recent interview she has messages for her detractors and for other women in sports.

Trans Activist: Lyft Apology for Outing 'Not Enough'

Monica Jones tells The Advocate Lyft's apology for its driver posting insinuations that she was a prostitute, outing her as transgender, and naming where she was is 'not enough.'

Ireland: Say 'Yes' to Marriage Equality, Get a Free Ride to the Polls

The world's largest ride-sharing app says it passionately supports equality, and wants to help voters change Ireland.

Chicago Monthly Paper Threatens to Out Aldermen

In a bid to shut down ride-sharing, Chicago Dispatcher -- a monthly taxi newspaper -- threatens to out five city aldermen.

This State Says Uber Drivers Can Skip LGBT People

Regardless of what lawmakers want, Uber has its own anti-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

Chris Richey Explains What Mortality Means to Him Now

The biggest lesson for AIDS/LifeCycle rider Chris Richey on living for today came with the results of an HIV test.

Transgender Lyft Driver Attacked by Passenger in Portland

Marla Standing-Owl says the passenger hit her and told her, "You're nothing but a man."

How Orlando Is Helping the Pulse Shooting Victims

Equality Florida is leading the fundraising effort to support the victims, survivors, and their families as contributions roll in from corporations and people around the world. 

Op-ed: A Change of Heart Inspired My Ride

Brian Peffly shares why he will ride in AIDS/LifeCycle this year and why he scoffed at the idea years ago.

Uber Begs Customers Not to Boycott in Light of Sexual Harassment Allegations

The ride-sharing company is in damage control mode after a female former employee blogged about alleged institutionalized sexual harassment. 

Indianapolis Lyft Driver Kicks Out Kissing Gay Couple

One of the passengers said it was "a big reaction for such a small display of affection between two guys."

'My Name Is Your Worst Enemy': Homophobic Road Rage Caught on Video

An incident this week in Southern California brought out the worst in a SUV driver, who went on a profane, slur-laden tirade against a bicyclist.

Fully Vaxxed But Lost to COVID: Houston Mourns Out Realtor, Activist

John Buchanan, a casualty of the pandemic, was fully vaccinated but had underlying health conditions. 

Comedic PSA Outlines Rules for Straight People Visiting Gay Bars

Comedian Michael Henry released a funny but informational video on the controversial issue. 

Watch Lyft's Touching Short Film About Black Cat Protest's Legacy

The protest's importance to LGBT people is recalled by the man who organized it, Alexei Romanoff.