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Here's why Trump's win is turning some straight women to political lesbianism

After a tsunami of misogyny, transphobia, and orange hair, some straight women are considering a more sapphic political point of view.

LGBTQ Task Force: Cisgender Men Should Fight for Reproductive Freedom

The National LGBTQ Task Force has assembled a diverse group of straight and queer, trans and cis men to make this case.

Op-ed: In Defense of Celibate Gay Christians

Some lesbian, gay, and bisexual Christians choose a life of celibacy and they should be welcomed in the community.

New PrEP Campaign Targets Men Who Like to 'Party'

The message is meant for men who may be at greater risk of contracting HIV due to sexual and recreational drug behaviors.

What Circumcision and 'Religious Freedom' Have in Common

A proposal to ban the procedure among infants is prompting a familiar battle cry.

What’s Going on in the Richard Simmons Saga?

Richard Simmons is suing two tabloids for libel after they published stories claiming he was in the process of transitioning. 

These Out Celebs in India Are Trying to Decriminalize Homosexuality

Five of India’s most famous out citizens put their careers at risk in trying to decriminalize homosexuality in an appeal to the nation's Supreme Court.

Why 'The Bionic Woman' Resonates With Queer, Feminist Audiences

A new book explores the show and its title character as queer icons.

The Queer Sex Panic Is Just Beginning

With society and bipartisan lawmakers policing porn, our sexual freedom suddenly seems at risk. 

How the Supreme Court Birth Control Decision Could Hurt Us

Allowing corporations religious accomodations could have far-reaching — and dangerous — implications.

'Tell It to the Bees' Is a 'Magical' Look at Lesbian Love and Nature

The Advocate spoke with Annabel Jankel, the director of a period piece that stars Anna Paquin and Holliday Grainger as lovers in a small Scottish town. 

25 LGBTQ+ Movies & TV Shows You Might Have Missed in November

Saltburn, Rustin, Nyad, Rap Sh!t, and new Selling Sunset all premiered this month. Here's the queer entertainment you need to get caught up on.

LGBTQ+ Film Festival Frameline Announces Lineup for its 47th Year

This year's festival will host special guests Taylor Mac, Alaska, and Sofia Coppola.

This New Bill Hopes to Require LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Ed Nationwide

The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act would recommend inclusive, trauma-informed sex education in schools nationwide.

Why Queer People Need Access to Abortion and Why We Must Protect Roe

The news that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade bodes poorly for marriage equality, but we must also protect queer people who can become pregnant. 

It's Time to Queer the Vote

Voting is important, but it's not enough -- we also must make politicians and media address the effects of actions that roll back our rights.

Bill Banning Unnecessary Surgeries on Intersex Children Fails

The California state bill didn't have enough support to pass its first policy committee.

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Beyond decriminalization of same-sex relations

Human Rights Watch's Hala Maurice Guindy tells how LGBTQ+ individuals face ongoing human rights abuses in the Middle East and North Africa due to the criminalization of same-sex relations. Laws may seem vague, but they are used to persecute and harass. How can we ensure genuine equality and protection for all members of the LGBTQ+ community?

Faeroe Islands ban discrimination against gay people

The Faeroe Islands on Friday voted to ban discrimination against gay people on the Danish semiautonomous territory between Scotland and Iceland.

Ellen Page Calls Out Brett Ratner's Outing Her on 'X-Men' Set as 'Homophobic'

Ratner suggested that a woman 10 years Page's senior have sex with the young actress to teach her that she's gay.

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis on Next Steps Following Roe v. Wade

"Whether or not you're LGBTQ, female, trans, anyone who needs bodily autonomy, that has had it taken away or has had it policed by government, is in danger here."