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'Bathroom Law' Remains on the Books In North Carolina

A nine-month long saga continues

By Katy Steinmetz December 21, 2016

Hong Kong Activist Distances Himself From Homophobic Dad

Wong senior is a known adversary of Hong Kong’s LGBT community

By Feliz Solomon / Hong Kong December 6, 2016

First Openly Gay Spanish Soccer Referee Gets Death Threats

But Jesús Tomillero vows to continue in the sport "whatever it costs"

By Dominique Rowe September 14, 2016

How Donald Trump Courted Gay Voters at the Convention

Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel knew he just had to get to the end of the line. Don’t slow down, don’t give the audience a chance to react until he had delivered the whole point....

By Philip Elliott / Cleveland July 21, 2016

GOP Platform Contemplates Anti-Porn Provision

The Republican Party's platform is taking a turn for the right. As GOP delegates gather in Cleveland to formulate the party's principles document, social conservative priorities have dominated the discussion, with several provisions opposition same-sex...

By Zeke J Miller / Cleveland July 11, 2016

Singapore Removes Same-Sex Kiss From Les Miserables

Organizers say the kiss was supposed to be comical

By Casey Quackenbush June 13, 2016

This Gay Rights Landmark Will Soon Be a National Monument

The area around the Stonewall Inn is set to be part of the National Parks Service

By Victor Luckerson May 4, 2016

How Corporate America Became the LGBT Movement's Key Ally

North Carolina's new law could cost the state an estimated $567 million

By Katy Steinmetz April 13, 2016

Conversation May Change Attitudes on Transgender Rights

The research follows up on a previously retracted study

By Daniel White April 8, 2016

LGBT Activists Protest Georgia ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill

Echoing controversies about similar measures in a number of states last year

By Victor Luckerson February 10, 2016

Out Magazine Names President Obama LGBT 'Ally of the Year'

Obama's work on LGBT issues, the magazine says, makes him "truly a great American."

By Maya Rhodan November 12, 2015

The Kremlin Denies Vladimir Putin Discussed LGBT Rights in Phone Call With Elton John

The legendary singer has been an outspoken critic of Putin's anti-LGBT stance

By Joanna Plucinska September 15, 2015

Watch John Oliver Argue for Stronger LGBT Civil Rights

According to Oliver, the U.S. still has a long way to go

By Melissa Locker August 24, 2015

Ellen Page Presses Ted Cruz on LGBT Rights

The actress surprised the Republican presidential candidate at the Iowa State Fair

By Julia Zorthian August 21, 2015

These are the States Where SCOTUS Just Legalized Same-Sex Marriage

Take a look at marriage laws across the country before Friday's ruling

By Julia Zorthian June 26, 2015

In The Latest Issue

The Battle of Indiana How a showdown over religion and gay rights is changing the culture war The Writing’s on the Wall for Christians Is it necessary for the new majority, which has won the...

April 2, 2015

Apple CEO Warns of Discriminatory Laws Sweeping U.S.

"America’s business community recognized a long time ago that discrimination, in all its forms, is bad for business"

By Sabrina Toppa March 29, 2015

Inside the Evangelical Fight Over Gay Marriage

Churches are beginning to embrace their LGBT congregants

By Elizabeth Dias January 15, 2015

Five Best Ideas of the Day: November 26

1. A Baltimore all-girls high school robotics team is bucking the trend for women in STEM education. By Andrew Zaleski in the Baltimore Sun 2. The first Thanksgiving wasn’t a celebration of bounty, but “a...

By The Aspen Institute November 26, 2014

The New Case for LGBT Rights: Economics

Even though the LGBT community is relatively small, the economic costs from unequal treatment can add up quickly

By M. V. Lee Badgett November 25, 2014

Meet Turkey's New Face of LGBT Rights

In Turkey, legislation does not discriminate against transsexuals, but the country has a long way to go when it comes to LGBT rights, advocates say

By Francesca Trianni July 20, 2014

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Trump Blamed Transgender Military Ban on Inaccurate Cost

Why Federal Laws Don't Ban Discrimination Against LGBT

The South Could Mend America’s Divide—If It Reckons With Its Past

This Oscar-Nominated Film Asks Viewers a Question: 'What Are You Seeing in Me?'