LGBT rights
Conservatives Attack Wrong Group for Oreo's LGBT-Inclusive 'Pronoun Packs'
The snack giant gave away special-edition Oreo packages at NYC Pride with 'she/her,' 'he/him, and 'they/them' imprinted on the cookies.
After Lil Nas X Came Out, Here Are 10 Queer Hip Hop Artists You Should Know
Lil Nas X certainly isn't the only queer hip hop artist. There aren't many, but the list grows longer year after year, changing the landscape of the music industry.
Did Lil Nas X Just Come Out as Gay in Pride Month Tweet?
'Thought I made it obvious," tweeted the "Old Town Road" rapper Sunday night, fueling speculation about his sexuality.
Minneapolis Pastor and Church Expelled From Evangelical Covenant Church
The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) voted Friday to evict a pastor and expel his Minneapolis church from the denomination, ending a five-year conflict over LGBT inclusion.
Democrats Unveil Bill To 'Expose' DeVos Support For Anti-LGBT Colleges
"This bill will provide students and parents the information they need when selecting a university that aligns with their identity and values," the bill's sponsor said.
Ex-Rep Aaron Schock Allegedly Filmed Putting Money in Go-Go Boy's Briefs
Schock, who has denied frequent rumors about his sexuality, voted against marriage equality and lifting the ban on gays in the military.
'Stonewall Outloud' Documents the Uprising In a Way Never Before Seen
From the people behind 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' 'Stonewall Outloud' tells the story of the people who were actually there in 1969 in a unique and totally original way.
Americans Vastly Overestimate Size of Gay Population
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans believe at least one in four people are gay or lesbian.
Lego Builds Miniature Pride Parade to Honor Stonewall 50th Anniversary
A display at a New York Legoland includes floats, rainbow flags and a giant billboard that reads "Stonewall 50."
Bullied Gay Librarian Posts Heartbreaking Facebook Message Before Dying
"I tried but could no longer bear the bullying," wrote Kyaw Zin Win, 25. "I was afraid to do this, but I am afraid of people more. Forgive me and remember me."
LGBTQ Group Will Help Baylor Students Grow in Faith, Supporters Say
"Baylor thinks if they ignore the problem, that it's going to go away. But that's not the generation that we live in anymore," one alumna said.
Prince William Would 'Fully Support' His Children if They Were LGBT
The duke made the comments at the opening of a new charity center to serve members of the LGBT community facing housing issues.
Wife's Beautiful Testament to Her Transgender Husband on Their Anniversary
"This week marks 18 years since my hunk of a man began his transition—and today marks the 14-year anniversary of us tying the knot!"
'American Crime' Star Connor Jessup Comes Out: 'I'm Grateful to be Gay'
"I don't want to be complicit, even peripherally, in the idea that being gay is a problem to be solved or hushed," Jessup wrote in an Instagram post.
Library's LGBTQ Prom Canceled Over Safety Concerns For Attendees
""It really started to shape up as something where the entire environment around the library would be something that we thought we just weren't gonna be able to control the risk."
Tinder Celebrates Pride with 30-Foot Rainbow Slide in New York City
For each person who rides down the "Pride Slide," Tinder will donate $10 toward efforts to pass the Equality Act.
Pride Month: Anti-LGBT Protester Tries, Fails to Tear Banner In Ukraine
Kiev's Pride Parade saw around 8,000 people take to the streets in support of LGBT rights.
Poll: Millennials Less Accepting of LGBTQ People
"The younger generation has traditionally been thought of as a beacon of progressive values. We have taken that idea for granted," says GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis.
Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher to Avoid Being Removed from Archdiocese
Days after Indianapolis's Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School refused to axe a gay teacher, Cathedral High School fired an LGBT instructor rather than lose its status as a Catholic institution.
10 Queer Rebellions Before Stonewall
Stonewall is seen as the birth of the LGBT rights movement. But there were pickets, protests—even riots—in the years before June 28, 1969.
"Kill the Gays" Pastor: God Will "Cut Down" Taylor Swift
"She's apparently telling God to calm down about all of his ethical concerns," Kevin Swanson told listeners to his Christian radio show.
Archdiocese: School with Gay Teacher Can No Longer Call Itself "Catholic"
"We... recognize the harm that adhering to this mandate would cause our highly capable and qualified teachers and staff," said Father William Verbryke.
Lesbian Couple Discovers How Much Their Pride Flag Meant to Young Neighbor
"Seeing a Pride flag waving so proudly outside your house every day has given me the courage to come out to my family."
New York State Bans Gay-Panic Defense
"We are sending this noxious legal defense strategy to the dustbin of history where it belongs," said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Twitter Users Question Woody's Sexuality in 'Toy Story 4'
Is it a hoax, or is Woody actually bisexual?
California Governor Defies Trump, Flies Rainbow Flag Over State Capitol
The decision in California is a rejection of President Donald Trump's policy prohibiting U.S. diplomatic missions from flying the rainbow flag.
Mastercard Launches "True Name" Card to Help Transgender Customers
Mastercard will start letting trans and non-binary individuals use their chosen name on the front of their cards, without requiring a legal name change.
Transgender Model Hunter Schafer is the Breakout Star of HBO's 'Euphoria'
The 20-year-old makes her first acting appearance in HBO's controversial new TV drama.
Pete Buttigieg Says Gay Presidents Have Already Been Elected
The South Bend, Indiana mayor made the remarks in response to the suggestion he is "too young, too liberal [and] too gay" to be president.
Try Guys Star Eugene Lee Yang Comes Out as Gay
"I withheld because of fear and shame shaped by my background but I promise to give my full truth in the rest of my life's work."