LGBTQ
A place for news and opinions on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning communities.
The bill purportedly allows anti-gay discrimination. But Missouri law already allows anti-gay discrimination.
A win for LGBTQ rights.
Good news for transgender rights in the state.
How two federal lawsuits quietly filed today could reshape LGBTQ rights in the US.
Karma is definitely at work here.
What the life of Pim Fortuyn tells us about Donald Trump’s rise — and why we have to take it seriously.
A promising survey finding.
Pacquiao compared gay people to animals.
How Scalia’s opinions on gay rights explain the late Supreme Court justice.
A very moving moment.
I knew I was gay — but I didn’t know how to be gay, or if it was even allowed.
New Hampshire voters didn’t just hand Trump a win, they also left Trump’s GOP critics in total chaos.
“Typical politician. Walk away.”
“You have insulted thousands of men and women who have put their lives on the line.”
A very big year for LGBTQ rights.
The policy is a step in the right direction, but it still doesn’t reflect people’s actual risk.
Not all groups are clear on their stances, but some fall into the negative category.
Potentially millions could benefit from the pill.
21 transgender women have been killed this year — and there could be many more deaths.
An incredible journey.
But will it pass?
It gets even more shocking.
“How about we have a transgender bathroom?”
One of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel universe has come out as a gay man.
The law would have protected LGBTQ people from discrimination in the workplace, housing, and public accommodations.
This is the kind of harassment the law currently allows.
How the Queen of Pop could influence the next battle for LGBTQ rights.
“Don’t sneak” is more than just good personal advice.
Yes, it’s as bad as it sounds. Maybe a lot worse.
Side-eye diplomacy at its finest.
The local fight has become ground zero for the broader battle against marriage equality.
Despite the nice rhetoric, the Catholic Church’s teachings are as regressive as ever.
“I want the same privileges as cis people.”
Advocates say this is a huge step forward.
“When you are a government employee, I think you take on a different role.”
You can’t live in a society that stigmatizes LGBT families without bringing some of that bias home.
A website that was little known outside of LGBTQ circles is triggering a huge debate about sex work and prostitution.
The op-ed got basically every study it cited wrong.
“Discriminating against gay people is surprisingly legal in much of the country.”