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LGBTQ
No, Mike Huckabee, boys aren’t pretending to be transgender to spy on girls in the showerNo, Mike Huckabee, boys aren’t pretending to be transgender to spy on girls in the shower
LGBTQ

A new report obliterates the biggest criticism of schools’ transgender-friendly policies.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Mike Huckabee: I wish I could’ve said I’m transgender in high school to shower with girlsMike Huckabee: I wish I could’ve said I’m transgender in high school to shower with girls
Marriage Equality

The comment plays on a terrible myth.

By German Lopez
LGBTQ
4 common mistakes made about Caitlyn Jenner and transgender people4 common mistakes made about Caitlyn Jenner and transgender people
LGBTQ

Here’s how not to mess up.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Irish expats are traveling home in droves to vote for same-sex marriageIrish expats are traveling home in droves to vote for same-sex marriage
Marriage Equality

They’re tracking their journeys with #hometovote.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
The US knows LGBTQ immigrants are often raped in detention. It puts them there anyway.The US knows LGBTQ immigrants are often raped in detention. It puts them there anyway.
Politics

New documents provided to Vox by the Center for American Progress show that officials often override their own system’s recommendations to detain LGBTQ immigrants.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Survey: Americans are more comfortable with a gay president than an evangelical oneSurvey: Americans are more comfortable with a gay president than an evangelical one
Marriage Equality
Same-sex marriage is back in the Supreme Court. Here’s what a ruling will mean.Same-sex marriage is back in the Supreme Court. Here’s what a ruling will mean.
Marriage Equality

The court could settle the issues surrounding marriage equality once and for all.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Here are the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over same-sex marriageHere are the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over same-sex marriage
Marriage Equality

The court is debating bringing marriage equality to the entire US.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
This shocking 1975 letter shows how far the federal government has come on gay rightsThis shocking 1975 letter shows how far the federal government has come on gay rights
Marriage Equality

Forty years ago, a federal agency used an anti-gay slur to tell a gay couple their marriage didn’t exist.

By German Lopez
Politics
Which religious Americans support same-sex marriage the most? Buddhists and Jews.Which religious Americans support same-sex marriage the most? Buddhists and Jews.
Politics

But some religious groups are still strongly opposed.

By German Lopez
Life
Can a 5-year-old’s parents know he’s transgender? Yes.Can a 5-year-old’s parents know he’s transgender? Yes.
Life

Jacob Lemay’s early realization isn’t out of the ordinary in trans communities.

By German Lopez
Features
9 transgender people talk about when they knew, coming out, and finding love9 transgender people talk about when they knew, coming out, and finding love
Features

Trans communities are made up of people with stories and experiences to tell — some greatly shaped by their gender identity, some not.

By German Lopez
Politics
Would GOP candidates go to gay weddings? Jon Stewart says this question is a good sign.Would GOP candidates go to gay weddings? Jon Stewart says this question is a good sign.
Politics

“Republicans can no longer dismiss gay marriage out of hand. They must engage the question.”

By German Lopez
Politics
Bryan Cranston skewers same-sex marriage bans: “Let’s end this silliness”Bryan Cranston skewers same-sex marriage bans: “Let’s end this silliness”
Politics

“There are far more important issues to deal with,” the Breaking Bad actor said.

By German Lopez
LGBTQ
The National Center for Transgender Equality just won April Fools’ DayThe National Center for Transgender Equality just won April Fools’ Day
Politics
Mike Pence said gay people shouldn’t be protected from discrimination in 2000Mike Pence said gay people shouldn’t be protected from discrimination in 2000
Politics

That’s despite claims that he abhors discrimination.

By German Lopez
Politics
Think Indiana is bad? It’s legal to deny service to gay and lesbian people in 29 states.Think Indiana is bad? It’s legal to deny service to gay and lesbian people in 29 states.
Politics
Why a pro-same-sex-marriage law professor supports Indiana’s religious freedom lawWhy a pro-same-sex-marriage law professor supports Indiana’s religious freedom law
Politics

It won’t hurt gay people, Douglas Laycock says — and it will protect religious minorities.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
CA attorney general vows to halt ballot measure that would legalize killing gay peopleCA attorney general vows to halt ballot measure that would legalize killing gay people
Politics

The measure may show flaws in the state’s ballot initiative process.

By German Lopez
Health Care
This Navy veteran was kicked out of the military for being transgenderThis Navy veteran was kicked out of the military for being transgender
Health Care

Thanks to outdated medical regulations, trans soldiers are still barred from serving openly.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Dan Savage has the perfect response to Ben Carson’s claim that being gay is a choiceDan Savage has the perfect response to Ben Carson’s claim that being gay is a choice
Marriage Equality

Christianity is a choice, too.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Marriage Equality
Alabama Supreme Court tries to defy federal rulings and block same-sex marriagesAlabama Supreme Court tries to defy federal rulings and block same-sex marriages
Marriage Equality

The court’s defiant stance against marriage equality is causing confusion in the state.

By German Lopez
Technology
Facebook just took an important step toward LGBTQ inclusivenessFacebook just took an important step toward LGBTQ inclusiveness
Technology

But it’s not enough.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Texas legislators celebrated the 10th birthday of their same-sex marriage ban with cakeTexas legislators celebrated the 10th birthday of their same-sex marriage ban with cake
Marriage Equality

A federal court deemed the ban unconstitutional last year.

By German Lopez
Science
5 reasons HIV is on the rise among young gay and bisexual men5 reasons HIV is on the rise among young gay and bisexual men
Science

Overall diagnoses are down — except among this one unfortunate group.

By German Lopez
Science
Watch Alan Cumming’s hilarious stand against the one-year blood donation ban for gay menWatch Alan Cumming’s hilarious stand against the one-year blood donation ban for gay men
Science

The actor offers two options to would-be donors.

By German Lopez
Climate
Pope Francis compared the arguments for transgender rights to nuclear weaponsPope Francis compared the arguments for transgender rights to nuclear weapons
Climate

The pope also compared them to “genetic manipulation.”

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Why you should always use “transgender” instead of “transgendered”Why you should always use “transgender” instead of “transgendered”
Marriage Equality

It’s not just about being polite.

By German Lopez
Politics
States where you can get high at a same-sex wedding, in one chartStates where you can get high at a same-sex wedding, in one chart
Politics

The intersection of two social policy issues.

By German Lopez
Health Care
11 myths about transgender people11 myths about transgender people
Health Care

What you should know about a segment of the population that’s widely marginalized and misunderstood.

By German Lopez
Russia
Russian state TV shows fake video as “proof” US parents indoctrinate kids with gay pornRussian state TV shows fake video as “proof” US parents indoctrinate kids with gay porn
Russia

State-owned Rossiya-1 mistook this obviously satirical viral video as news footage showing life in the US.

By Max Fisher