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When these Venezuelan migrants couldn't afford to get married, their Denver community threw them a wedding

Nonprofit Dork Dancing hosted the wedding for Amarilis and Mariangy Delgado Gutierrez on Sunday, one year after they left Venezuela.

'Abhorrent:' Man sets lesbian couples on fire, killing one and injuring several others

The attack at a boarding house that killed one and left seven others injured has been called "one of the most abhorrent hate crimes in recent years."

Over 700,000 Petition to Ban Netflix's 'Gay Jesus' Xmas Film in Brazil

The satire has sparked a massive backlash from the religious right in South America.

A Trans Bathroom in Cartagena

A surprising experience in South America has this writer pondering the larger issues involved in bathroom access.

Uruguay Celebrates: Marriage Equality Passes

With an overwhelming vote in favor by its lawmakers, Uruguay will become the second country in South America to legalize same-sex marriage.

Buenos Aires Accommodations

Whether you're in the market for designer-chic addresses to historic palaces with a past, the Paris of South America has accommodations to suit every style of stay.

Book bans nearly triple in 2023-2024 school year: PEN America report

The increase includes books about women's sexual experiences, rape, and abuse, in addition to continued attacks on material with LGBTQ+ or racial themes.

Prominent Trans Activist Murdered in Argentina

Signaling an uptick in worldwide transphobic violence, South American trans activist Amancay Diana Sacayan was found murdered in Buenos Aires on October 13.

Ecuadorian President: Respect Civil Unions or Get Fired

Same-sex and opposite-sex couples in Ecuador will have equal access to legal relationship recognition in the form of civil unions beginning September 15.

Southern Queers: New Study Reveals the Reality of LGBTQ+ People in the South

While bucking some stereotypes, the study emphasizes the need for LGBTQ+ safe spaces in southern states.

Elton John Nearly Died Following Cancer Surgery

John came down with a life-threatening infection after having his prostate removed. 

This Florida Man Transformed LGBTQ Travel Forever

Now he faces his biggest challenge.

Mormon Church to Pull Older Youths From Boy Scout Troops

Church officials say the Boy Scouts' liberalization of gay and trans policies did not factor in the decision, though Mormon leaders previously expressed concern about the Scouts' pro-LGBT stances.

Lindsey Graham Willing to 'Go to War for Chick-fil-A's Principles'

The Republican senator is outraged because some Notre Dame students and staff don't want one of the homophobe-run company's restaurants on campus.