Illinois Senate Approves LGBT History Lessons in School
Rates of bullying have been found to drop when diverse stories are included in the school curriculum, according to the senator who sponsored the bill.
Russian Asylum Claims in U.S. Are Surging Under Putin
Last year saw a peak in almost a quarter of a century for Russians seeking to leave their homeland for the U.S., on the grounds of persecution.
San Francisco Designates Gay Leather Fetish District
The city is famed for its strong LGBT culture.
Majority of U.S. Muslims Now Back Same-Sex Marriage
During his campaign, President Donald Trump said he would protect the LGBT community from the oppression of Islam.
U.S. Census Counting Same-Sex Couples Isn't Enough
The 2020 census and most federal surveys don't ask people to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity. That means there's no official count of LGBT people in the country.
Italian Lesbian Cannot Register Baby From Sperm Donor
The Italian system does not offer artificial insemination to lesbian parents and registering a child may require the mother to lie that she had sex with a man.
Drag Race Queen Reveals New Details on 'Gay Exorcism'
The New York queen speaks exclusively to Newsweek about undergoing gay "conversion therapy."
'I Am Gay' Protest Comes As China Bans Homosexual Posts
Weibo's move has been perceived as a crackdown on ideas that do not fall in line with socialism.
Catholic Bishops Back Anti-Gay Religious Freedom Bill
Rights advocates fear the First Amendment Defense Act will be used to discriminate against same-sex couples, single parents and unmarried couples.
John Oliver Publishes Gay Love Story About VP's Rabbit
The children's book is dedicated to "every bunny who has ever felt different."
11,000 Sign Petition Against Frozen's Elsa Being Gay
Signatories accused Disney of including "subtly pro-gay themes" in the first movie.
Why Are Women Uber Drivers Paid Less Than Men?
There is a 7 percent gender earnings gap between male and female Uber drivers.
'Gay Tests' for Refugees in Europe Should Be Banned: EU
Hungarian authorities refused an application from a Nigerian man after he failed a homosexuality test.
West Point Marries First Active-Duty, Same-Sex Couple
The two helicopter pilots met while "don't ask, don't tell" was in effect.
Most Russians See Gay Sex As 'Reprehensible,' Poll Says
While some countries have made moves to expand LGBT rights and legalize gay marriage, most Russians still find the idea of gay sex "reprehensible."
Gay Men Can Now Donate Blood In Israel, But Not U.S.
Israel's Ministry of Health is allowing the new system on a two-year trial basis.
Saudi Arabia: Gay Wedding Video Goes Viral
The clip of two men marrying each other went viral in the country.
What Science Knows About Why People Are Gay
"The one thing that we reliably know is that your family did not cause this."
The Hidden Danger of Do-It-Yourself Genetic Tests
Do-it-yourself genetic testing has become a $100 million business in the US.
How a Social Network Confronts Homophobia in Egypt
The founder of Hornet reports on his recent defiant Cairo visit.
Gay Men Tend to Have Older Brothers. Here's Why
Researchers hope that a biological basis for sexual orientation may encourage people to be more accepting.
Jaxton Wheeler Explains 'Cyanide' Tweet
"Her death is a tragedy and it's gut-wrenching...I feel like the shittiest person in the world."
After August Ames Death, Critics Continue Trolling
Bruce Beckham took offense to Ames' refusal to film with performers who appeared in gay and straight porn movies.
Religious Bigotry Is Hiding Behind Free Speech
The Christian Right has responded to social progress by arguing for intolerance on 1st Amendment grounds.
The Sly Moves to Outlaw Gays, Birth Control, Abortion
The Masterpiece Cakeshop case is just another way to defy the law permitting same-sex marriage.
Do Bakers Have the Right to Say No to a Gay Couple?
The case of a baker who refused to bake a gay wedding cake comes before the Supreme Court.
4 Big Cases The Supreme Court Will Decide This Session
From sports betting in Jersey to the seizure cellphone records and baking cakes for gays.
Are Millennials Putting An End to Gender Differences?
They are more inclusive when it comes to all forms of diversity, including race, sexual orientation and class.
Children of Gay Parents Are Still Turning Out Just Fine
Researchers found no evidence of greater emotional or psychological difficulties among kids of homosexual parents compared to kids of heterosexual ones.