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A place for news and opinions on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning communities.

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The LGBTQ civil rights fight is far from overThe LGBTQ civil rights fight is far from over
LGBTQ

Marginalized people in the queer community do not feel victorious.

By Katelyn Burns
LGBTQ
Here’s what a good LGBTQ ally looks likeHere’s what a good LGBTQ ally looks like
LGBTQ

Unlike Taylor Swift, the best supporters rarely take the spotlight.

By Ana Valens
Politics
It sucks to go to the doctor if you’re transIt sucks to go to the doctor if you’re trans
Politics

The heath care system is rife with transphobia.

By Katelyn Burns
Culture
Black trans women want the media to show them living, not just dyingBlack trans women want the media to show them living, not just dying
Culture

If the crisis of violence against black trans people is new to you, you haven’t been paying attention.

By Serena Sonoma
World Politics
Botswana decriminalizes homosexuality in a victory for LGBTQ rights in AfricaBotswana decriminalizes homosexuality in a victory for LGBTQ rights in Africa
World Politics

There’s still a long way to go for total acceptance on the continent.

By Alex Ward
Culture
Queer true crime stories of the past show how the press stoked fear of gay menQueer true crime stories of the past show how the press stoked fear of gay men
Culture

The stories detailed in a new book happened many years ago. But they say a lot about homophobia today.

By Anna North
LGBTQ
50 years after Stonewall, the NYPD finally apologizes to the LGBTQ community50 years after Stonewall, the NYPD finally apologizes to the LGBTQ community
LGBTQ

“The actions and the laws were discriminatory and oppressive, and for that, I apologize.”

By Vox Staff
Technology
YouTube may allow hate speech if it’s part of a larger argument. Yikes.YouTube may allow hate speech if it’s part of a larger argument. Yikes.
Technology

The platform’s response to a queer Vox journalist’s harassment complaint has sparked backlash and confusion.

By Aja Romano
On coming out as trans at 37
Culture

I loved The Handmaid’s Tale. And then I saw myself there.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Trump campaigned on being an LGBTQ ally. He hasn’t governed like one.Trump campaigned on being an LGBTQ ally. He hasn’t governed like one.
Politics

His administration has pushed policies that discriminate against transgender people.

By Catherine Kim
World Politics
Taiwan’s parliament passes historic same-sex marriage lawTaiwan’s parliament passes historic same-sex marriage law
World Politics

It will be the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
The House just passed a sweeping LGBTQ rights billThe House just passed a sweeping LGBTQ rights bill
Politics

The Equality Act would extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people.

By German Lopez
World Politics
The Trump administration reportedly wants to push countries to decriminalize homosexualityThe Trump administration reportedly wants to push countries to decriminalize homosexuality
World Politics

It might have something to do with Iran.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
Watch Ellen Page’s impassioned speech on climate change, racism, and the Trump administrationWatch Ellen Page’s impassioned speech on climate change, racism, and the Trump administration
Culture

The actress says she’s “really fired up.”

By Constance Grady
Culture
Empire’s Jussie Smollett was assaulted in Chicago in a possible hate crimeEmpire’s Jussie Smollett was assaulted in Chicago in a possible hate crime
Culture

Police are investigating the attack, which occurred early Tuesday morning.

By Aja Romano
Politics
An evangelical group is trying to strip LGBTQ protections from an anti-lynching billAn evangelical group is trying to strip LGBTQ protections from an anti-lynching bill
Politics

The Liberty Counsel claims federal apologies for lynching are being used to ”push unrelated political agendas.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Culture
Kevin Hart definitely won’t be Oscars host — so the Academy is pushing ahead without oneKevin Hart definitely won’t be Oscars host — so the Academy is pushing ahead without one
Culture

The Academy Awards will be host-less for the first time in three decades.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Bohemian Rhapsody loves Freddie Mercury’s voice. It fears his queerness.Bohemian Rhapsody loves Freddie Mercury’s voice. It fears his queerness.
Culture

The film inadvertently illustrates the paradox of queerness in the era of the AIDS crisis.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Why the Kevin Hart Oscars backlash is different from other recent public shamingsWhy the Kevin Hart Oscars backlash is different from other recent public shamings
Culture

Kevin Hart’s Oscars downfall reminds us that not all internet backlashes are the same, no matter how much he and Ellen DeGeneres dismiss “haters” and “trolls.”

By Aja Romano
Politics
Jared Polis becomes first openly gay person elected governor in AmericaJared Polis becomes first openly gay person elected governor in America
Politics

The Democrat ran on a progressive platform, contrasting himself from his Republican opponent.

By German Lopez
TV
GLAAD: the number of LGBTQ series regulars on TV is at an all-time highGLAAD: the number of LGBTQ series regulars on TV is at an all-time high
TV

The organization called Pose and Supergirl “history-making” in terms of representation on TV.

By Karen Han
The fight over Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie as a gay couple, explained
Explainers

The history of Bert and Ernie as queer icons is a history of people being incensed by their status as queer icons.

By Aja Romano
India has struck down a law banning gay sex
World Politics

In a landmark ruling, the country’s highest court struck down a colonial-era law.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
Scarlett Johansson backs out of playing a transgender man after backlashScarlett Johansson backs out of playing a transgender man after backlash
Culture

In response to criticism that her casting erased trans actors, Johansson stated, “I believe that all artists should be considered equally and fairly.”

By Karen Han
Politics
A vulnerable Republican thinks homeowners should be able to discriminate against LGBTQ peopleA vulnerable Republican thinks homeowners should be able to discriminate against LGBTQ people
Politics

“A homeowner should not be required to be in business with someone they think is doing something that is immoral.”

By Jane Coaston
Culture
How bisexuality on TV evolved from a favorite punchline to a vital storylineHow bisexuality on TV evolved from a favorite punchline to a vital storyline
Culture

Sexuality is a spectrum. Now, finally, TV seems to know it.

By Caroline Framke
Politics
New evidence shows the Pulse nightclub shooting wasn’t about anti-LGBTQ hateNew evidence shows the Pulse nightclub shooting wasn’t about anti-LGBTQ hate
Politics

The trial of the Pulse nightclub shooter’s wife dramatically changed the narrative about the deadly attack.

By Jane Coaston
I photograph trans and nonbinary kids. It’s made me rethink my own gender.
LGBTQ

What if I had grown up in their world?

By Annie Tritt
States are starting to recognize a third gender. Here’s what that means for nonbinary youth.
Politics

“We are stuck in a binary world.”

By Annie Tritt
Culture
How bisexuality gets erased, explained by the reaction to Cynthia Nixon’s candidacyHow bisexuality gets erased, explained by the reaction to Cynthia Nixon’s candidacy
Culture

Calling her “openly gay” invalidates what she herself has said for years.

By Caroline Framke
Criminal Justice
Pulse gay nightclub shooting in Orlando: the deadliest in US historyPulse gay nightclub shooting in Orlando: the deadliest in US history
Criminal Justice

A gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday morning, killing at least 50 people.

By Vox Staff
Culture
Kevin Spacey has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor. He deflected by coming out as gay.Kevin Spacey has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor. He deflected by coming out as gay.
Culture

Spacey is the latest Hollywood insider to stand accused of assault. But his coming out complicated an already complex story.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Carmilla was a fun lesbian vampire web series. Now it’s a frustrating movie.Carmilla was a fun lesbian vampire web series. Now it’s a frustrating movie.
Culture

The Carmilla Movie is a fan’s dream. But while it’s high on hot queer vampires, it’s low on everything else.

By Aja Romano
Culture
“The left is worse on gender issues than they realize”“The left is worse on gender issues than they realize”
Culture

A new book tackles the complexity of feminism in the age of Trump.

By Sean Illing
Culture
The woman at the center of #Gamergate gives zero fucks about her hatersThe woman at the center of #Gamergate gives zero fucks about her haters
Culture

“We don’t have to be tolerant of other people’s intolerance. That’s bullshit, frankly.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
An expert on “don’t ask, don’t tell” makes the case against Trump’s trans banAn expert on “don’t ask, don’t tell” makes the case against Trump’s trans ban
Politics

We’ve tried this before. It’s not only discriminatory, it also doesn’t work.

By Sean Illing
Politics
“White supremacists are more afraid of us than we are of them.”“White supremacists are more afraid of us than we are of them.”
Politics

The self-appointed spokesperson of antifa talks to Vox

By Sean Illing
Politics
“We’re here to do our job — so let us”: a trans Army captain on Trump’s ban“We’re here to do our job — so let us”: a trans Army captain on Trump’s ban
Politics

“We have contributed to this military and this nation as much as anyone else.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump’s ban on transgender troops is infuriating both Democrats and RepublicansTrump’s ban on transgender troops is infuriating both Democrats and Republicans
Politics

Lawmakers from both sides are tweeting their ire at the announcement.

By Carly Sitrin
Culture
Caitlyn Jenner is under fire for calling Aerosmith’s “Dude Looks Like a Lady” her theme songCaitlyn Jenner is under fire for calling Aerosmith’s “Dude Looks Like a Lady” her theme song
Culture

The lyrics and story behind the song have some people labeling it transphobic.

By Abbey White