A photo essay documenting LGBT life in rural Miss., Ala. and La.
Discrimination, anti-LGBT attitudes among contributing factors
Highest mortality rates seen in region
Ruling comes on heels of fed'l court decision upholding prohibition on gay nuptials
Local advocates blast federal judge over decision
Officials failed most vulnerable — including LGBT residents and HIV patients — after storm
Court is first uphold state ban on gay nuptials since ruling against DOMA
Recovery continues nine years after hurricane
Poverty, lack of health care among problems
Decisions have ‘huge impact’ on public opinion