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Caster Semenya Wins Measured Victory at European Court of Human Rights

The court says Semenya suffered discrimination because of her high natural testosterone level, but it did not strike down the regulations World Athletics imposes on women athletes.

Switzerland Passes Marriage Equality, Eases ID Rules for Trans Adults

Switzerland joins most of its neighbors in legalizing same-sex marriage while simplifying ID changes for trans and intersex residents.

26 Acquitted in Egypt's 'Gay' Bathhouse Raid

Acquittals are rare in Egypt, and prosecutors have already filed an appeal. Meanwhile, attorneys for the acquitted men are seeking their release.

New German, Swiss, and Austrian guidelines recommend gender-affirming care, slam Cass Review

The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when U.S. politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.

Being a Gay Man in Egypt Is 'Dangerous and Thrilling'

Egypt's president has put the entire LGBT population on notice that its members are targets. In December dozens of gay men felt the heel of his government's boot during a bathhouse raid.

Eurovision rocked

Break-dancers, heavy metal, Norwegian elves, and Will and Grace look-alikes--this is how you put on a televised music competition.

Swiss Film Fest Fires Egyptian Journalist for Role in Bathhouse Raid

Journalist Mona Iraqi is accused of setting up a raid on a gay bathhouse in Cairo that has 26 men now facing prison sentences.

Egyptian 'Gay Wedding' Video Participants Get Reduced Sentences

All eight men involved in a Nile riverboat ceremony have won shorter sentences on appeal.

Trump Administration Expands Anti-LGBTQ 'License to Discriminate' Rule

The Department of Labor rule allows even for-profit companies to claim a religious exemption from nondiscrimination policies for federal contractors.

Reading the Far Right: Furious About 'Fire and Fury'

The fringes of the right don't believe a word of Michael Wolff's anti-Trump expose, even if Steve Bannon was a source for it.

Gay Dads Recognized in Landmark Swiss Surrogacy Ruling

While surrogacy remains illegal in Switzerland, two gay fathers fought -- and won -- precedent-setting parental rights by crossing their homeland's borders.

Red Dawn

Back to the Future

Forget that madcap rush from the airport to Manhattan: Now that JetBlue has opened its new JFK terminal, your next trip to New York City begins and ends in the heart of Queens.

How Susanne Bartsch Became 'The Mother of All Club Kids'

The legendary event producer discusses nightlife and the fabulous life with author Victor P. Corona.