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Teenagers are behind a rash of antigay crimes that have been tied to dating apps

Gangs in Sydney are luring gay men to parks to beat and rob them, and sometimes forcing them to label themselves pedophiles on social media.

Man Who Murdered Gay American Scott Johnson in 1988 Is Sentenced Again

Scott White had famously declared himself “Guilty! Guilty! Guilty” of the 1988 murder at a pretrial hearing last year.

Tech Pioneer Revives Mystery Around Gay Brother's Death

Internet guru Steve Johnson fought for years until his brother's death was reclassified by police from a suicide to an unsolved homicide. But he's still fighting for justice.

Australian Man Convicted Over the 1988 Murder of Gay American

Scott Johnson's remains were found at the bottom of a cliff. Police initially reported the death as a suicide before Johnson's brother campaigned for a more thorough investigation. 

Arrest Made in 1988 Murder of Gay American Chased Off Sydney Cliff

Scott Johnson's death was initially ruled a suicide.

Reward Offered in Probe of Gay Man Chased Off Australian Cliff

Scott Johnson was one of many gay and bi men believed to have been thrown off a cliff near Sydney.

Man Convicted of Killing Gay American Sentenced in Australia

Scott Philip White had earlier declared he was "guilty, guilty, guilty" of the murder.

Suspect in Death of Gay Man Scott Johnson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

Johnson, an American living in Australia, died after plunging from a cliff. His family has insisted for years that there was foul play involved.

Man Convicted in Gay Bashing Murder Now Blames Ex-Wife

Scott Phillip White infamously declared he was "guilty, guilty, guilty" in court, but now says he's innocent.

Conviction in Gay-Bashing Murder of Scott Johnson Overturned

The Australian man who famously declared he was "Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!" in court will receive a new trial.

Murderer of Scott Johnson Admits Guilt, Now Identifies as Gay

At the sentencing hearing in Australia, the court also heard how he used to brag about killing the gay American mathematician.

Judge Rules for Florida GSA

The Thursday order affirms that a gay-straight alliance can continue to meet, at least through this school year.

Op-ed: Finding Justice for My Gay Brother

Twenty-six years after his brother's violent sudden death, one man is part of a movement calling for his brother's case -- and countless others like it -- to be reexamined.

'Laramie' Returns to New York City

The Laramie Project and its sequel, both dealing with the impact of Matthew Shepard's murder, get a new staging in Brooklyn, opening tonight.

Lambda Literary to Host Rare West Coast Extravaganza

The 25th anniversary events bring together Tony-nominated cabaret star Mx. Justin Vivian Bond, 12 Lambda award finalists (T Cooper, Richard Kramer, Ryka Aoki, and more), and Los Angeles literary pioneers Malcolm Boyd, Lillian Faderman, Katherine V. Forrest, John Rechy, and Patricia Nell Warren.

Sen. Rob Portman, Rare GOP LGBTQ+ Ally, Retiring in 2022

Portman, who has a gay son, was the first Republican U.S. senator to endorse marriage equality, but he's been less supportive on other issues.

Why #DayInLGBTQ America Matters

The editors of The Advocate on why visibility is essential during a political administration bent on LGBTQ erasure.

13 LGBTQ+ TV Shows and Movies to Watch in September

Here are the shows and films for your queer viewing pleasure.

Porn Panic

The recession has dealt knockout blows to the auto and financial industries, and now adult entertainment could be the next to drop to its knees.

Lambda Literary Award Finalists You Must Read

In celebration of the 2013 finalists, we review five nominated works of LGBT literature that should be at the top of you must-read list.