Marriage Equality
The US legalized same-sex marriage with a historic ruling in 2015. We track how it’s gone since then, as well as efforts for similar rights around the world.


In his second term, Trump’s rhetoric and policies regarding the trans community have become far more menacing.


A month of celebration, protest, and political activism.


“Restaurant-gate” is really about the Trump administration’s commitment to courting divisiveness.


“It’s unhealthy to force people into a choice that might not fit them.”


The Supreme Court brought marriage equality to the entire US, a massive victory for LGBTQ advocates.


The increasing coverage of transgender issues has in many ways outpaced public understanding. Here’s what everyone should know.


Most states lack civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people.


The announcement comes almost a year after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage.

Same-sex marriage? Sure. Two men kissing? Hold your tongue.


Outing gay people isn’t just cruel. It’s dangerous.


The first major study of its kind.


Most sitcoms won’t touch police brutality, transgender youth, or mortality, but The Carmichael Show isn’t most sitcoms.


The bills are just broad enough to look and sound constitutional even if they really aren’t.

Fire up your streaming platform of choice and get comfy. You have TV to watch.


“You have insulted thousands of men and women who have put their lives on the line.”


But will it pass?


How the Queen of Pop could influence the next battle for LGBTQ rights.

Prison is a time capsule, and other lessons I’ve learned since being on the outside.


Pope Francis isn’t as progressive as you think.


He’s met with same-sex marriage advocates, too. So why not Davis?

I was raised Catholic. I was a Catholic leader in college. But eight years ago, I left the church in disgust. Now, thanks to Pope Francis, I’m back.


Yes, it’s as bad as it sounds. Maybe a lot worse.


Shonda Rhimes wants her daughters to grow up knowing that there’s nothing wrong with sex.


The local fight has become ground zero for the broader battle against marriage equality.


A federal court order told her not to interfere.


Despite the nice rhetoric, the Catholic Church’s teachings are as regressive as ever.


Really, it’s not that complicated.


The Fox News anchor exposes the Kentucky clerk’s hypocrisy.


There’s a good reason for the song choice.


She can’t interfere with the issuance of marriage licenses.


Hillary Clinton’s decision to make Jake Sullivan the top foreign policy hand on her campaign staff is a signal that she doesn’t plan to be any less muscular.


GLAAD is done looking back at the previous TV season. Its last report shows why.


“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.


“It sort of hit all those nails on the head.”


Kevin Cathcart has served as a leader of the LGBTQ rights movement during its biggest victories in history.


A website that was little known outside of LGBTQ circles is triggering a huge debate about sex work and prostitution.


— and 9 more things to know to start the day.
What does a meth user look like? You’re probably not picturing Courtney — and that’s one reason it’s so important to hear his story.


“Discriminating against gay people is surprisingly legal in much of the country.”