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R&B star Khalid comes out as gay after being outed

"Next topic please lol," the "Love Lies" singer wrote on social media.

Ron DeSantis Objects to AP Course's LGBTQ Content, College Board Defends It

The Republican governor and presidential hopeful previously targeted AP Black History.

Student Gets to Deliver Pro-Marriage Equality Speech

New York City student Kameron Slade will speak on marriage equality to a special assembly of fifth-graders Monday.

Victory: LGBT Resources Back on Small Business Administration Site

The action comes after complaints from Democratic congresswomen (pictured) and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Virginia Tech's invisible gay angles

Why did the LGBT community feel they had no part in the story of Cho Seung-Hui and the massacre he wrought?

Gays Against Guns: It's Surprising Massacres Don't Happen More Often

There's virtually nothing stopping someone from committing another mass shooting on the scale of Vegas or Orlando, writes Kevin Hertzog.

Church of Sweden Displays Queer-Affirming 'Paradise' Artwork

The work is provoking discussion already. 

WATCH: HRC Links Antigay Americans to Russia's Anti-LGBT Climate

A new video from the Human Rights Campaign takes American antigay activists to task for stoking the flames of LGBT hatred in Russia.

Op-ed: Can Media Stop Focusing on Trans People's Bodies?

In interviews with Carmen Carrera and Laverne Cox, Katie Couric displayed a lack of understanding of trans issues that is too common in media.

Don't Use 'TERF,' AP Stylebook Advises

"Trans-exclusionary radical feminist" and "TERF" are "vague and politicized," says the widely used style guide.

Baltimore Catholic Priest Takes Risk by Supporting Marriage Equality

Father Richard T. Lawrence told parishioners it was reasonable to approve civil marriage for gay couples -- and said the church might even recognize such unions at some point.

GoDaddy Drops Hate Site Daily Stormer After Vile Post About Charlottesville Victim

GoDaddy dropped the site over a deeply misogynistic story about the woman who died in Charlottesville.

TV Critic Calls Coverage of Gay Rights 'Disproportionate'

The latest column from media critic Joe Concha is headlined "Supremely Tiresome: The Gay Marriage Issue Is Inescapable On TV, Radio, Facebook."

Two Texas Teachers on Harnessing Spirit Day Every Day

Find out how these educators are keeping queer youth safe.

WATCH: Stephen Colbert & Jack Black's Political Anthem

The Late Show host teamed up with the The Brink actor to create a generic — and hilarious — new political tune.

Medicare Wants Your Opinion on Covering Gender Reassignment Surgery

The agency was giving the public 30 days to offer their opinions on whether Medicare should cover surgery for transgender patients with coverage.

A Note to Readers: About Our Upgrade

You may have noticed a few changes today to Advocate.com as we strive to improve.

Nevada Voters Set to Pass Historic LGBTQ+ Protections

The state would be the first in that nation to expand LGBTQ+ rights protections in this way.

Pope Francis Says Being Gay Isn’t a Crime

He still refers to homosexuality as a “sin” though.