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Russia7 hours ago

Under new extremism laws, LGBTQ Russians must fight to survive

Designation of 'international LGBT movement' as extremist is blueprint for other countries

Federal Government3 days ago

Republicans attach five anti-LGBTQ riders to State Department funding bill

District of Columbia3 days ago

Judge issues revised order in Capital Pride stalking case

New Zealand3 days ago

New Zealand blood donation rules shift

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Puerto Rico2 years ago

Puerto Rico activist once again loses access to Facebook account

Pedro Julio Serrano has filed police complaint against anti-LGBTQ religious leaders

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homepage news8 years ago

Orlando, LGBT activists to mark two years since Pulse massacre

Photos8 years ago

PHOTOS: Drag Bingo at Taylor Gourmet

homepage news8 years ago

Court applies Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling to uphold Ariz. LGBT ordinance

Movies8 years ago

‘Alex Strangelove’ director mined own past for gay Netflix dramedy

Music & Concerts8 years ago

Eponymous new Mendes album charming but uneven

Theater8 years ago

Woolly’s ‘Fire’ reframes famed painter

European Parliament backs EU-wide conversion therapy ban

National5 days ago

Advocacy groups issue US travel advisory ahead of World Cup

Opinions4 days ago

The felon’s gang can’t get their story straight

District of Columbia4 days ago

Both sides propose revised orders in Capital Pride stalking case

Opinions2 days ago

Tennessee’s trans data bill a frightening omen

Congress4 days ago

Bill seeks to block global gag rule expansion

Calendar3 days ago

Calendar: May 1-7

Politics

Congress4 days ago

Bill seeks to block global gag rule expansion

Policy now bans US foreign aid to groups promoting 'gender ideology'

The White House1 week ago

From red carpet to chaos: A first-person narrative of the WHCD shooting

The White House3 weeks ago

Grindr to host first-ever White House Correspondents’ Dinner party

2026 Midterm Elections3 weeks ago

HRC endorses Va. ballot initiative to redraw congressional districts

Politics4 weeks ago

Trump’s war threats trigger rare 25th Amendment discussion

The White House4 weeks ago

Report: Grenell wants Russian ambassadorship

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District of Columbia4 days ago

Both sides propose revised orders in Capital Pride stalking case

Rehoboth Beach5 days ago

Rehoboth’s Blue Moon sold; new owners to preserve LGBTQ legacy

Delaware5 days ago

Rep. Sarah McBride reflects on first year in Congress amid political backlash

District of Columbia5 days ago

U.S. Attorney’s Office fails to reinstate hate crime charge in anti-gay assault

Maryland5 days ago

Baltimore Heritage wants Md. LGBTQ historical sites added to National Registry

District of Columbia1 week ago

Community mourns passing of D.C. trans rights advocate SaVanna Wanzer

World

Commentary35 minutes ago

How do you vote a child out of their future?

Students reportedly expelled from Eswatini schools over alleged same-sex relationships

European Union4 days ago

European Parliament backs EU-wide conversion therapy ban

Philippines5 days ago

Filipino HIV/AIDS group questions US, Philippines health agreement

Botswana6 days ago

Botswana repeals colonial-era sodomy law

Cuba2 weeks ago

Trans parent charged with kidnapping, allegedly fled to Cuba with child

Australia2 weeks ago

Australia lifts additional restrictions on LGBTQ blood donors

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National News

Noticias en Español3 days ago

The university that refuses to let go

Joanna Cifredo is a trans woman participating in University of Puerto Rico strike

National5 days ago

Advocacy groups issue US travel advisory ahead of World Cup

State Department6 days ago

Democracy Forward files FOIA request for State Department bathroom policy records

Federal Government6 days ago

House Republicans push nationwide ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

National1 week ago

BREAKING NEWS: Shots fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

State Department2 weeks ago

State Department implements anti-trans bathroom policy

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Theater20 hours ago

Diverse cast tackles ‘Aguardiente’ at GALA Hispanic Theatre

Best friends rediscover their Caribbean heritage in new musical

Books21 hours ago

New books reveal style trends for a more enlightened century

Movies2 days ago

The queer appeal of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

Out & About2 days ago

Lesbifriends Travel to host queer night out

Calendar3 days ago

Calendar: May 1-7

Photos5 days ago

PHOTOS: 90’s Flashback Drag Brunch

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PHOTOS: National Champagne Brunch

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PHOTOS: The Bonnet Ball

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PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ rally and march

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homepage news11 years ago

Sam Smith sweeps Grammys

Out singer wins in four categories
Photos11 years ago

PHOTOS: Scarlet’s Bake Sale

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