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Prosecutor to Librarian: Get Rid of LGBTQ+ Book or Face Felony Charges

Critics call it a violation of the First Amendment.

Judge: Long Beach's Sex Stings 'Intentionally Targeted' Gay Men

A California judge found the Long Beach Police Department's tactics discriminatory and invalidated the arrest of gay defendant Rory Moroney.

Georgia Police Arrest Nine Men in Grindr Sex Sting

At least one gay man claims he is facing false charges related to sex work.

34 Congressmembers Condemn Saudi LGBT Crackdown

The Saudi government's targeting of queer people will have repercussions, according to a letter signed by a bipartisan Congressional group.

Police Chief Apologizes For Unconstitutional 'Sodomy' Arrests

A police chief in Baton Rouge, La., issued an apology Friday after two men were arrested using an unconstitutional and unenforceable anti-sodomy law.

Did Michigan Really Re-Criminalize Sodomy?

The controversy over a Michigan bill intended to punish those who abuse animals demonstrates that LGBT Americans are still not equal in the eyes of many state laws. 

WATCH: Ariz. Activist Convicted of 'Walking While Trans' Will Appeal

After being found guilty of 'manifesting prostitution,' advocate Monica Jones is pushing back against the law that she contends is unconstitutionally vague and targets trans women of color.

Sacramento Cracks Down on Public Sex

Sacramento's police force has declared war on cruising for sex in public places, according to the Sacramento Bee.

Judge Delays Release for Video of Robert Kraft With Sex Workers

New England Patriots owner allegedly paid for sex in South Florida massage parlor. Surveillance may still become available.

Feds Investigate Spa Owner's Trump Campaign Connections

Cindy Yang founded a Florida spa where Patriots owner Robert Kraft was arrested for allegedly soliciting sex acts.

123 men were arrested in Florida for human trafficking — Not one was a drag queen

Social media users are making fun of Florida after a sting operation in the state implicated 123 men on human trafficking, but not one drag queen.

Sheriff Says He Didn't Know Anti-Sodomy Laws Are Invalid

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated anti-sodomy laws in 2003 but this sheriff says he didn't get the memo.

Saudi Arabia Just Jailed Another Gay Man

A Saudi man has been given a sentence of three years in prison, plus a hefty fine for posting nude photos of himself on social media.

Tennessee's Controversial Sex Worker Law Discriminates Against Those With HIV: DOJ

The law is the subject of a separate lawsuit from sex workers living with HIV.

Queers Deserved It: New Book Chronicles Antigay Crime Pre-Stonewall

Author James Polchin's breathtaking new social crime hybrid corrects history, righting wrongs by cops, journalists, and the American public.

Phoenix Drops 'Walking While Trans' Charges for Monica Jones

While Monica Jones and her supporters are celebrating the end of her legal battle, they say the decision has allowed Phoenix to avoid a constitutional challenge to its vague 'manifesting prostitution' laws.

Proper Manners: Outing Closeted Legislators?

Proper manners say outing is a violation of a person's privacy and not to do it. But when it comes to antigay politicians who lead double lives, Emily Post might make an exception.

Matt Shepard's Parents Snub AG Barr: We Won't 'Kowtow to Hypocrisy'

It's "hypocritical" for Barr to celebrate the hate-crimes law named for their son while supporting discrimination, Judy and Dennis Shepard said.

Craig reconsidering decision to resign

Sen. Larry Craig is reconsidering his decision to resign, which stemmed from his arrest in a Minnesota airport sex sting, and may still fight for his Senate seat, his spokesman said Tuesday evening.