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Local residents call out North Carolina school board that banned LGBTQ+ trivia quiz

The board called the quiz "indecent." Some Cleveland County residents begged to differ.

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Alabama Cop on Leave for Antigay Post About 15-Year-Old's Suicide

While the community rallied after a 15-year-old boy was bulled and died by suicide, a  sheriff's deputy responded with a hateful anti-LGBTQ post on Facebook. 

Who is Katie Britt, the GOP senator who inspired a million memes

Everybody is talking about the hilarious/distrubing performance of the junior Republican U.S. senator from Alabama in her response to the State of the Union. Here are some things to know about her.

Survivor: Vatican

Under Pope Benedict XVI, the Roman Catholic Church is jumping at the chance to drive gay priests from its ranks. The move continues to divide the church

Queer Stars of 'The Prom' Tour on the Show’s Authentic Theme of Hope

Out actors Kaden Kearney and Kalyn West, who play girlfriends in the national tour of the LGBTQ-themed musical, chat about how it has inspired them. 

PHOTOS: Meet the Gay Couple Who Made History in Utah

Who are those first two guys who got married in Utah?

North Carolina school district banned an LGBTQ+ trivia game. The ACLU is suing

Banning the game violates students' constitutional rights, the ACLU says.

Mother of Teen Who Died by Suicide Says School Failed to Help Him

Nigel Shelby's mother says school officials told him being gay was a choice, and they knew he intended suicide but did not intervene.

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.

All Utah Counties to Issue Marriage Licenses as Appeal Proceeds

The last four holdout counties in Utah will now issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, as the state continues to seek a stay -- and, eventually, an overturn -- of a judge's marriage equality ruling.

Trump's Nominees for the Courts Are Horrifying and Dangerous

Several of his nominees, if confirmed, could mean justice denied for LGBT people and other vulnerable groups.

Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead! 

All 71 Men Accused of Sexual Harassment After Weinstein

Since Harvey Weinstein was exposed as a serial predator, there have been allegations of terrifying behavior by dozens of men.

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15-Year-Old Victim of Antigay Bullying Dies by Suicide in Alabama

Friends and family are mourning the loss of Nigel Shelby.

Family of Bullied Gay Teen Who Died by Suicide Settles With Alabama School District

One administrator allegedly blamed the gay student for his social media post and said being gay was a choice.

The Life of Gay Teen Nigel Shelby Celebrated With Rainbow Casket

Shelby, a victim of suicide, was laid to rest over the weekend.

The Wilds' Erana James, Mia Healey on Shelby and Toni's Big Queer Love

The cast of the Amazon Prime homosocial castaway series chats with The Advocate about how its gay love story has resonated so deeply with fans. 

The Ninth Circuit's Monumental Ruling on LGBTQ+ Rights

Grabowski v. Arizona Board of Regents will have huge ramifications for gender-nonconforming student-athletes.

How Do We Fight Bullying Without Hillary's Help?

Hillary Clinton had a plan to battle bullying in schools. Now that we live in Trump's America, we must rely on education and technology.

Meet the indies

We'll see these films roll out all year--and some of us will be lucky enough to remember their very first screenings