The Fair Housing Act Must Be Strengthened and Expanded
With a growing population of people with disabilities as well as more people openly identifying as LGBTQ+, it is imperative that the protections of the Fair Housing Act at the federal level extend to offer protections to these vulnerable people.
Nearly Half of Gay and Bisexual Teens Considered Suicide Last Year: CDC
Gay, lesbian, or bisexual teenagers were more likely than their heterosexual peers to feel less close to people at school and less virtually connected to others during the pandemic.
Disney Slammed by Texas Lieutenant Governor Seeking Own 'Don't Say Gay' Law
"I will make this law a top priority in the next session," Dan Patrick wrote in a campaign email.
Trump Tells Gay Supporter 'You Don't Look Gay' at Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser
His statement is something often seen as offensive by those in the LGBTQ+ community, but the remark drew laughter from the crowd.
Conversion Therapy—Not Gender Affirming Care—Is Real 'Child Abuse'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott should focus his efforts on ensuring no child has to endure the harmful practice that is conversion therapy.
'Read The Bill': Conservatives Spar With Twitter Users Over 'Don't Say Gay'
Conservatives argue those who are opposed to the law haven't read it in its entirety.
Dog Allegedly Abandoned at Shelter After Owners Decided He Was 'Gay'
The dog's owners allegedly made their pronouncement on his sexuality after he humped another male dog.
Scott Ellis Talks About the Broadway Gay-Themed Baseball Play 'Take Me Out'
The director of the Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg's "Take Me Out" talked to Newsweek about the production and what has and has not changed in 19 years
Theatergoer Walked Out of 'Rent' Because the 'Show Was About Gays'
The famous play, which officially premiered in 1996 and won three Tonys, four Drama Desk Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, adapts "La Boheme" for the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Texas is Engaged in State-sanctioned Child Abuse
Texas is punishing parents for following sound medical advice for their transgender kids. I know all too well how this will harm children.
Disney CEO Called DeSantis to Oppose 'Don't Say Gay' Bill After Backlash
Disney CEO Bob Chapek said that the company had chose not to publicly address the bill in hopes that it could work "behind the scenes" with Florida lawmakers.
Harvey Fierstein Remembers Everything in 'I Was Better Last Night'
Harvey Fierstein's "I Was Better Last Night" is part memoir and part firsthand account of modern gay history.
'Don't Say Gay' Bill Will Be Detrimental to LGBTIQ+ Youth
Many LGBTIQ+ adults walk around with identity-based scars that were inflicted on the playground decades earlier; it's time to stop allowing bullies to continually harm LGBTIQ+ youth.
Bride Blasted for Demanding Gay Sister Takes Groomsman As Date to Wedding
"She's asking you to be straight for a day," one person wrote. "It's homophobic."
Woman Slammed Over Plans To Wear 'Insulting' Dress to Gay Wedding
The woman's boyfriend tried to talk her out of it but was accused of "throwing water in her flame of creativity."
Florida Dems Urge DeSantis, GOP to Energize Base Without School Bills
"Y'all have got to find another way to communicate to your base," state Representative Ramon Alexander told his Republican counterparts on Wednesday.
Lawmaker Tells Florida Mom 'No Book' Made Him Gay Amid State Debate
"There was no book that I read that brought me to who I am," state Senator Shevirn Jones, the first openly gay Black person elected to the legislature, said.
Chasten Buttigieg Says Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Not for Parental Rights
"Parents' rights to do what? Tell LGBTQ kids they don't belong?" Chasten Buttigieg said on Tuesday.
Woman Breaks Ribs Performing CPR on Girlfriend's 'Homophobic' Gran at Xmas
"She said I did a good job, because all of her ribs were broken but in the same place," the life-saver said.
Canada Moves To End Ban On Gay Men Donating Blood After 30 Years
The outright lifetime ban was implemented in 1992 after thousands of Canadians became infected with HIV after being exposed to contaminated blood products.
Chosen Family Matters More Than Ever for LGBTQ+ Youth This Holiday Season
An ongoing commitment to being an ally can lead to rewarding experiences for all.
Gay Santa Advert Called 'Creepy' by Critics Who Say It Sexualizes Christmas
The advert, which shows Santa Claus kissing another man, has been viewed over a million times since being uploaded to YouTube.
Gay Conservatives Launch Arabic and Farsi Campaigns to Reach Gays Abroad
We've assembled a team of LGBTQ+ citizen journalists in Tehran, Kabul, Beirut and around the region and world to tell human stories about the realities of being gay in parts of the world that liberals and corporations have left behind.
Conversion Therapy Doesn't Work but Can Lead People to Suicide, Study Shows
A report that analysed 20 years of research into the practice found it could damage people's mental health. In the U.S., only 20 states and the District of Columbia have banned conversion therapy.
Who Is Robert Pitman, Judge Who Blocked Texas Abortion Bill?
The Barack Obama appointee and lifelong Texan has drawn controversy before.
Massachusetts DoorDash Driver Arrested for Writing Slurs on Sandwiches
Matthew Butchard, who was arrested on September 17, was described as a person who was "terrorizing the town" by a tipster.
Gay Teacher Sues California City, Alleging Homophobic Threats From Police
A lawsuit claims that a Ceres, California police officer made "repeated gestures" towards his gun while threatening a gay teacher who had reported instances of homophobia at his school.
Rainbow Capitalism Isn't Pride, and LGBTQ+ Customers Know It
Companies need to acknowledge the growing divide between what many businesses are doing for Pride Month and what the LGBTQ+ community actually needs.
'Football is Gay': NFL Releases Video Amid Carl Nassib Coming Out
"If you love this game, you are welcome here. Football is for all. Football is for everyone," the NFL wrote as a caption for the video. "The NFL stands by the LGBTQ+ community today and every day."
'American Idol' Contestants Who Came Out After the Show
David Archuleta has discussed coming out as gay to his family in a recent Instagram post. He is not the first "American Idol" contestant to discuss struggling with his sexuality.