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Turkey21 hours ago

More than 150 people detained outside Istanbul courthouse

Protesters gathered after raids targeted Turkey’s LGBTQ community

Delaware24 hours ago

Gay man sues Delaware AG for not prosecuting partner in domestic violence case

Virginia1 day ago

Virginia Anti-Violence Project struggles to fill federal funding gaps

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Advocate, Out parent company adds Trump supporter to board, prompting outrage

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‘Figs’ reminds us that we are imaginative beings — and stories have purpose

Doug Robinson’s immersive production at Rorschach through March 16

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Gus Van Sant on his new recovery movie ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get That Far on Foot’

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New York needs its gay black nightclubs

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‘Black queer people are victimized every day’

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Venezuelans with HIV/AIDS dying due to lack of antiretroviral drugs

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

Rebel Wilson insisted on casting a gay actor for gay character in ‘Isn’t It Romantic’

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LGB parents in Congress denounce Trump anti-LGBT adoption waiver

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Turkey3 days ago

Dozens detained after Turkish authorities raid LGBTQ groups, businesses

Hungary3 days ago

New Hungarian government to scrap anti-LGBTQ adoption law

Politics

2026 Midterm Elections2 days ago

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“Trumpapalooza” emphasized the gains Republicans need to maintain control of the federal government.

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Ind. prosecutor declines to press charges over false Buttigieg child welfare complaint

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Indonesia2 days ago

Indonesia’s top Muslim clerical body proposes criminalizing LGBTQ people, advocacy

Proposal underscores increased pressure against community

Hungary3 days ago

New Hungarian government to scrap anti-LGBTQ adoption law

Turkey3 days ago

Dozens detained after Turkish authorities raid LGBTQ groups, businesses

World1 week ago

Report: 90 percent of LGBTQ groups around the world have lost funding since 2025

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Grindr settles UK lawsuit over claims it shared users’ personal information

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Multi-billion-dollar 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund to continue until 2090

Eligibility for same-sex partner survivors remains unclear

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Remembering the LGBTQ heroes of 9/11 terrorist attacks

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Everton Blair makes history as first openly gay congressman from Ga.

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Lou Chibbaro Jr. documentary wins award from NLGJA

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