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Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member: 'pay attention' to your local government

Zach Young tells The Advocate about the "horror stories" overtaking U.S. school boards and how he'll use his position to fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ hate.

Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member

Zach Young is running unopposed for his seat in Metro Nashville's third district, solidifying his spot in history.

Nashville Out to Set a Gold Record for LGBTQ Representation

A record seven out candidates are running for election or reelection to the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County.

Katy Butler Asks President and Romney to Wear Purple

As Spirit Day approaches next week, activists urge the leader of the nation to don purple to support LGBT youth.

Brainwashed no more

The firestorm over Zach, an out teen trapped in an "ex-gay" program in Tennessee, has uncovered the far right's aggressive efforts to force gay youths to act straight. Some have escaped and share their harrowing tales

Twin Models Allege Sexual Assault by Photographer Rick Day

The Zakar twins' story follows other allegations by models Barrett Pall and Kai Braden.

WATCH: Zach Wahls Debates Scout's Father Who Backs Gay Ban

Wahls defends the right of gays to be part of the Scouts.

Beloved Virginia gay couple dies in plane crash heading home from New York

Friends in the communities of King George and Fredericksburg were stunned over the loss.

Gay Race Car Driver Zach Herrin Makes NASCAR Debut

It's an important step in his return to the sport he left for ten years.

Gimme Shelter

With a new movie about gay surfers, Here Networks finally catches the perfect wave.

Intel Ends Donations to Boy Scouts Due to Discriminatory Policies

The Intel Foundation had been the largest corporate donor for the Boy Scouts.

2020 Presidential LGBTQ Forum Gets Support From GLAAD, Live Stream

One Iowa and The Gazette will also host Democratic presidential candidates in the Hawkeye State.

NASCAR Racer Zach Herrin Wears His Gay Identity Proudly

The out motorsports contender found sponsors turning their back on him — until one of the most influential LGBTQ+ organizations took his phone call.

Boy Scouts Upset by Disney Move to Pull Funds

Since the organization still won't accept openly gay adult volunteers, Disney won't give money. Scouting officials say they're 'disappointed.'

New Group Launches as Backlash to Boy Scouts Lifting Gay Ban

More than a thousand people gathered in Nashville this weekend to launch Trail Life USA, which organizers claim is 'stronger, safer and more principled in every way' than the Boy Scouts of America.

Mormon Church Backs Off Threat to Leave Boy Scouts

After insinuating they might sever ties with the youth organization after it opened up leadership roles to out gays, the Church says it's sticking with the BSA.

Ryan Andresen Rejected as Eagle Scout Because He Is Gay

Andresen has received an official no from the BSA.