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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.

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Why many transgender Americans are preparing to flee the countryWhy many transgender Americans are preparing to flee the country
Podcast
Podcasts

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

By Avishay Artsy and Noel King
Explainers
LGBTQ Pride Month, explainedLGBTQ Pride Month, explained
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Explainers

A month of celebration, protest, and political activism.

By German Lopez
Politics
Sarah Sanders is upset because a restaurant wouldn’t serve her. She’s okay with it happening to gays.Sarah Sanders is upset because a restaurant wouldn’t serve her. She’s okay with it happening to gays.
Politics

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

By Laura McGann
Politics
A philosopher makes the case for polyamoryA philosopher makes the case for polyamory
Politics

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

By Sean Illing
Marriage Equality
Same-sex marriage legalized nationwide: Supreme Court rulesSame-sex marriage legalized nationwide: Supreme Court rules
Marriage Equality

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

By Vox Staff
Explainers
9 questions about gender identity and being transgender you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about gender identity and being transgender you were too embarrassed to ask
Explainers

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

By German Lopez
Explainers
How most states allow discrimination against LGBTQ peopleHow most states allow discrimination against LGBTQ people
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Explainers

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

By German Lopez
Politics
Stonewall Inn will be first national monument honoring LGBTQ AmericansStonewall Inn will be first national monument honoring LGBTQ Americans
Politics

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

By Victoria M. Massie
More Americans support same-sex marriage, but they’re still freaked out by two men kissing
Marriage Equality

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

By Michelle Garcia
Marriage Equality
Agree with Peter Thiel or not, Gawker acted irresponsibly by outing gay people for yearsAgree with Peter Thiel or not, Gawker acted irresponsibly by outing gay people for years
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Marriage Equality

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

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Study finds it really does get better for LGBTQ kidsStudy finds it really does get better for LGBTQ kids
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Marriage Equality

The first major study of its kind.

By German Lopez
Culture
The Carmichael Show revives, challenges, and reenergizes the Very Special EpisodeThe Carmichael Show revives, challenges, and reenergizes the Very Special Episode
Culture

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

By Caroline Framke
Politics
Are Georgia’s new religious freedom bills anti-LGBTQ? It’s complicated.Are Georgia’s new religious freedom bills anti-LGBTQ? It’s complicated.
Politics

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

By Victoria M. Massie
The bite-sized binge: 31 terrific TV shows you can finish in a weekend or less
Culture

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

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 2 more
Politics
Bernie Sanders stood up for gay soldiers — 16 years before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” endedBernie Sanders stood up for gay soldiers — 16 years before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ended
Politics

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

By German Lopez
Explainers
President Obama just endorsed the most comprehensive LGBTQ rights bill everPresident Obama just endorsed the most comprehensive LGBTQ rights bill ever
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Explainers

But will it pass?

By German Lopez
Explainers
#BeyBeAHERO: Why LGBTQ advocates in Houston are trying to recruit Beyoncé#BeyBeAHERO: Why LGBTQ advocates in Houston are trying to recruit Beyoncé
Explainers

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

By German Lopez
I spent 11 years in prison. Here’s what I wish I’d known before I got out.
Features

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

By Vinu Julius
Politics
Why Pope Francis’s meeting with Kim Davis isn’t surprisingWhy Pope Francis’s meeting with Kim Davis isn’t surprising
Politics

Pope Francis isn’t as progressive as you think.

By German Lopez
Culture
Of course Pope Francis met with Kim Davis. Jesus would have.Of course Pope Francis met with Kim Davis. Jesus would have.
Culture

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

By Emily St. James
How Pope Francis brought me back to the Catholic Church
Features

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.

By Gillea Allison
Marriage Equality
Why Robert Mugabe just shouted “We are not gays” in his UN speechWhy Robert Mugabe just shouted “We are not gays” in his UN speech
Marriage Equality

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

By Max Fisher
Marriage Equality
Shonda Rhimes on how television shames sex and promotes violenceShonda Rhimes on how television shames sex and promotes violence
Marriage Equality

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

By Alex Abad-Santos
Explainers
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, explainedKentucky clerk Kim Davis, explained
Explainers

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

By German Lopez
Politics
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis might go back to jail for interfering with marriage licensesKentucky clerk Kim Davis might go back to jail for interfering with marriage licenses
Politics

A federal court order told her not to interfere.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Pope Francis isn’t as progressive on LGBTQ issues as you thinkPope Francis isn’t as progressive on LGBTQ issues as you think
Marriage Equality

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

By German Lopez
Politics
Mike Huckabee literally doesn’t understand the 14th AmendmentMike Huckabee literally doesn’t understand the 14th Amendment
Politics

Really, it’s not that complicated.

By German Lopez
Politics
Fox News’s Shepard Smith takes on Kentucky clerk Kim Davis: “Haters are gonna hate”Fox News’s Shepard Smith takes on Kentucky clerk Kim Davis: “Haters are gonna hate”
Politics

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

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Watch: Kim Davis rallies supporters as “Eye of the Tiger” blasts in the backgroundWatch: Kim Davis rallies supporters as “Eye of the Tiger” blasts in the background
Marriage Equality

There’s a good reason for the song choice.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis to be released from jail — on one conditionKentucky clerk Kim Davis to be released from jail — on one condition
Marriage Equality

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

By German Lopez
Climate
Meet Jake Sullivan, the man behind hawkish Hillary Clinton’s foreign policyMeet Jake Sullivan, the man behind hawkish Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy
Climate

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.

By Jonathan Allen
Culture
Study: ABC Family and Fox are the most LGBT-friendly networks on televisionStudy: ABC Family and Fox are the most LGBT-friendly networks on television
Culture

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

By Caroline Framke
Politics
Republican candidates to Kentucky clerk: Follow the law and marry same-sex couplesRepublican candidates to Kentucky clerk: Follow the law and marry same-sex couples
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Politics

“When you are a government employee, I think you take on a different role.”

By German Lopez
How homophobia turned me against my gay mother
Features

You can’t live in a society that stigmatizes LGBT families without bringing some of that bias home.

By Joshua Gunn
Marriage Equality
“My name is Rob”: This video might change how you think about criminalizing sex work“My name is Rob”: This video might change how you think about criminalizing sex work
Marriage Equality

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

By German Lopez
Politics
What this activist learned from 23 years of helping lead LGBTQ legal battlesWhat this activist learned from 23 years of helping lead LGBTQ legal battles
Politics

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

By German Lopez
Explainers
The controversial federal raid on Rentboy, the biggest gay escort website, explainedThe controversial federal raid on Rentboy, the biggest gay escort website, explained
Explainers

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

By German Lopez
Politics
Trump numbers soar as he attacks public figuresTrump numbers soar as he attacks public figures
Politics

— and 9 more things to know to start the day.

By Jonathan Allen
The unseen face of meth use
Video

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.

By Spencer Macnaughton
Politics
John Oliver: Surprise! Discriminating against gay people is still legal in most states.John Oliver: Surprise! Discriminating against gay people is still legal in most states.
Politics

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

By German Lopez