News

For Jim Obergefell, Protecting Marriage Equality Comes with Keeping Vows to His Husband: 'We Just Wanted to Exist'

International

Bucharest Gay Pride March Turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians Face Growing Hostility from Right-Wing Groups

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters took to the streets of Romania's capital Saturday for its annual gay pride parade, following a tense election cycle...

by Stephen McGrath and Andreea Alexandru | Jun 9

As a Generation of Gay and Lesbian People Ages, Memories of Worse – and Better – Times Swirl

David Perry recalls being young and gay in 1980s Washington D.C. and having "an absolute blast." He was fresh out of college, raised in Richmond, Virginia, and...

by Ashraf Khalil | Jun 7

National

Southern Baptists Target Porn, Sports Betting, Same-Sex Marriage and 'Willful Childlessness'

Southern Baptists meeting this week in Dallas will be asked to approve resolutions calling for a legal ban on pornography and a reversal of the U.S. Supreme...

by Peter Smith | Jun 9

A Young Trans Woman's Journey, and Her Latest Destination: World Pride in Washington

Bautista says she is the first and only transgender woman to compete in the Miss Supranational pageant. It is part of a lengthier process of embracing her...

by Jacquelyn Martin | Jun 9

Politics

Trump Once Opened the Door to the LGBTQ+ Community. Now Activists Say He's their Top Threat

When he first ran for office, Donald Trump appeared to be a new kind of Republican when it came to gay rights. But since returning to office this year, Trump...

by Chris Megerian and Jill Colvin | Jun 7

Queer Scribe Glenn Greenwald Responds to Damaging Video, Says it was Leaked by Political Enemies

An incriminating video of queer journalist Glenn Greenwald was dropped on social media last night. He spoke in his own defense of its content and claims it was...

May 31

Business

In Emotional Message, Out Designer Andrew Christian Announces Final Collection, Company Closure

In an emotional message, the out founder of the clothing company that shares his name announced that Andrew Christian will be shutting down following the...

by Kilian Melloy | Jun 5

Threatening Diversity, Threatening Growth: The Business Effects of Trump's Anti-DEI and Anti-Trans Agendas

Recent months have seen a dramatic shift in US policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These changes carry deep economic consequences.

May 31

Health

Family Building with IVF: The Financial Side

Parenthood for queer couples – or solo parents – involves extra effort, including planning around the legal and financial elements that are part and parcel of...

by Kilian Melloy | Jun 5

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From HIV to Cancer, More At-home Health Tests Are Now Available

You can now do self-administered tests for everything from thyroid function to HIV in the privacy of your own home – though there's no substitute for in-person...

Jun 3