What it means for LGBTQ+ Americans to leave — or choose — Christianity
Almost two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people who were raised Christian have left, new data finds. But queer Black Americans have more to leave behind.
February 14, 2024
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Queer youth, no justice
A sexual-abuse scandal in the Texas juvenile system highlights the plight of underage LGBT inmates nationwide.
May 7, 2007
A whistle-blower comes out
When a gay male math tutor reported wrongdoing at a West Texas juvenile detention center, he set in motion a statewide scandal.
June 29, 2007
Texas County Votes to Keep Library Running After Threatening It Over Banned Books
It comes after a judge ordered the books returned to the library shelves.
April 16, 2023
LGBTQ+ Rights Lawyer Shannon Minter's Home Hit by Tornado
The house has been declared beyond repair, and friends are helping to raise funds for Minter and his family.
March 3, 2023
Veterans Day appreciation
I followed in the footsteps of my grandfather, joined the U.S. military, and proudly served in Bosnia. Even with "don't ask, don't tell," we should take a moment to thank those who are serving.
November 9, 2005
Escape from the red states
Gay parents can wake up to find that their home state wants to break up their family. Some fight back; others simply leave for friendlier locales
July 5, 2005
His Day in Court
National Center for Lesbian Rights legal counsel Shannon Price Minter reflects on making the case for marriage equality before the California supreme court.
June 4, 2008
Artist Spotlight Andrew Printer
Selections from two of Andrew Printer's photo series show him to have a range from pop and witty to a more emotional and ephemeral tone.
February 25, 2012
6 Tips for Trans Kids Trying to Navigate School Life
Being a young trans person isn't easy, but you got this.
March 17, 2017
12 Gender-Swapping Cartoon Voices
These voice actors prove that gender means nothing in the world of animation.
November 14, 2013
LGBTQ People Will Die Thanks to Trump's Butt Kiss to Antigay Doctors
Allowing health professionals to refuse services based on their religious objections will harm the most marginalized -- rural, poor, POC, queer folks.
May 8, 2019
We’re Here. We’re Queer. We’re Invisible
Loren Olson (left) moved from the big city to start a farm in Iowa with his husband. Gay life is where you find it, he writes.
April 20, 2017
Acquaintance Charged With Texas Gay Man's Murder
James David Brown, the accused killer of Marc Pourner and reportedly the best friend of Pourner's boyfriend, was arrested in Indiana Tuesday night.
November 19, 2015
LGBTQ People of Color Call Rural America Home
The needs of queer POC outside of cities and suburban areas must be addressed, writes David Johns of the National Black Justice Coalition.
April 3, 2019
AIDS bill advances despite complaints
A spending bill that would send more AIDS money to the South passed a House committee Wednesday despite opposition from some big-state lawmakers who said it shortchanged their states.
September 21, 2006
These queer farmers and ranchers are boycotting Tractor Supply and want you to join them
After the feed and farm retailer issued a statement disavowing all diversity efforts, queer people who shopped there say no more.
July 5, 2024
Planned Parenthood Stands Against Texas Assault on Trans Rights
Texas officials recently launched a cynical attack on both women's health care and transgender rights. These Republicans will not succeed in dividing us, writes Dawn Laguens of Planned Parenthood.
April 19, 2017
Wanna Defund Planned Parenthood, Trump? Ask Pence How That Went
The president is playing a dangerous game by threatening this vital resource, writes Brian Tashman of People for the American Way.
March 10, 2017