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Puts A Gay Kiss On Its September Issue
Landon Peoples
Aug 28, 2017
Gay Rights
This Woman Is The First Openly Gay NFL Coach In History
Caitlin Flynn
Aug 23, 2017
Parenthood
Two Beautiful Dads Just Became Models For Acne Studios
Caitlin Flynn
Aug 17, 2017
Gay Rights
Australian Politician Claims Being Gay Is Just Like Being "Cyclin...
Ahead of next month's voluntary postal vote regarding same-sex marriage laws in Australia, an MP who opposes gay marriage has drawn criticism for comp
by
Caitlin Flynn
TV Shows
Ryan Murphy Says
The Assassination of Gianni Versace
Wil...
After a tremendously successful first season that depicted the O.J. Simpson trial, the next installment of Ryan Murphy's anthology series American Cri
by
Caitlin Flynn
Wellness
FYI Straight People, Marriage Equality Isn't About You
In an attempt to support the LGBTQ community gone horribly, horribly wrong, Australian journalist Mia Freedman posted a story Tuesday titled, Straight, mar
by
Kasandra Brabaw
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World News
Survivors From Gay Concentration Camps In Chechnya Are Sharing Th...
On April 1, The New York Times reported that Chechen authorities were arresting and killing gay men. According to leading Russian opposition newspaper Nova
by
Caitlin Flynn
Politics
The Justice Department Is Targeting Protection Of LGBTQ Workers
The Justice Department said in a federal lawsuit on Wednesday that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not protect LGBTQ people from workplace discrimination
by
Caitlin Flynn
US News
There Are Roughly 15,500 Trans People In The Military — Trump Wan...
The Defense Department is the single largest employer of trans people in the U.S., according to the Human Rights Campaign.
by
Lauren Holter
US News
How A Trans Marine Veteran Feels About Trump's Proposed Military Ban
"If we can figure it out for those who are already in, then we should be able to figure it out for those coming in."
by
Lauren Holter
TV Shows
Supergirl
Is Missing An Opportunity By Dismissing Kara &...
This weekend, the cast of Supergirl sat down with Josh Horowitz of MTV News at San Diego Comic-Con. In an interview, the cast gives a musical recap of seas
by
Cameron Glover
World News
Same-Sex Couples Can Finally Marry In Germany Starting This Fall
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier signed a bill into law legalizing same-sex marriage.
by
Andrea González-R...
News
Mom Of Gender Creative Boy Responds To James Woods' Homophobic Tw...
It appears that actor James Woods missed the memo about basic human decency. Homophobic comments and actions are reprehensible regardless of who they'
by
Caitlin Flynn
Weddings
The First Gay Muslim Wedding Was Just Celebrated In The U.K.
Jahed Choudhury, 24, grew up being ostracized for his sexuality. Raised in a traditional Bangladeshi Muslim family that views being gay as taboo, he rememb
by
Natalie Gontcharova
Music
Jay-Z's Mom Comes Out To The World On Beautiful
4:44
Track
Jay-Z's new album 4:44 delves into deeply personal territory for the rapper, who talks about everything from his infidelities and Beyoncé's misc
by
Carolyn L. Todd
News
London Pride's Seriously Ill-Advised Poster Campaign Generates Co...
London's Pride Festival is in full swing, and it'll culminate with the Pride Parade on July 8. Over a week before the event, controversy has erup
by
Caitlin Flynn
Weddings
Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Wedding-Cake Baker Who Refused To S...
The Supreme Court will consider whether a baker in suburban Denver unlawfully discriminated against a gay couple by refusing to make them a wedding cake.
by
Natalie Gontcharova
Pop Culture
The
13 Reasons Why
Cast Celebrated Pride Together In San...
Bullying is the central theme of Netflix's hit series 13 Reasons Why, and a key plot point is Courtney's (Michele Selene Ang) fear that her class
by
Caitlin Flynn
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Food News
Postmates Is Offering Free Delivery During Pride Weekend
Postmates is offering free delivery all weekend in honor of Pride.
by
Sarah Midkiff
Politics
California Restricts Travel To LGBT-Unfriendly States
California's attorney general blocked state-funded travel to Texas and three other states yesterday in response to what he considers anti-LGBT rights
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The Associated Press
Fashion
A Collaboration We Can Get Behind: Alexander Wang Designs Condoms
A collaboration with adidas. Arriving to the Met Gala with a catsuit-clad Bella Hadid. A (gasp!) after party-less fall 2017 presentation. It's been a
by
Channing Hargrove
Video
The Easiest Way To Know If Someone Prefers To Be Called "He," "Sh...
From Laverne Cox to Caitlyn Jenner, trans voices are leading today's fight for LGBTQ visibility. Though the past few years have marked incredible prog
by
Rachel Selvin
Video
Trans Men & Women Nail The Absurdity Of The Bathroom Debate
In partnership with MAC Cosmetics, Refinery29 teamed up with writer and trans activist Jen Richards to present “Trans 102” — a series aimed a
by
Rachel Selvin
News
Queen Elizabeth Has Vowed To Protect LGBTQ People From Discrimina...
If The Crown didn't leave you with the impression that Queen Elizabeth is a totally powerful, inspirational woman, her address to Parliament today sho
by
Caitlin Flynn
Wellness
What It's Really Like To Go Through High School As A Trans Person
From Laverne Cox to Caitlyn Jenner, trans voices are leading today's fight for LGBTQ visibility. Though the past few years have marked incredible prog
by
Rachel Selvin
Wellness
The Trans Community's Overlooked Struggle For Basic Healthcare
From Laverne Cox to Caitlyn Jenner, trans voices are leading today's fight for LGBTQ visibility. Though the past few years have marked incredible prog
by
Rachel Selvin
Wellness
A Former New England Patriots Football Player Came Out As Gay
A former offensive lineman for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs always thought he would take his own life before coming out of the closet. T
by
Britni de la Cretaz
Wellness
Here's The Thing About Trans Representation…
From Laverne Cox to Caitlyn Jenner, trans voices are leading today's fight for LGBTQ visibility. Though the past few years have marked incredible prog
by
Rachel Selvin
Pop Culture
Move Over Babadook, A Brazilian Alligator Is The Newest LGBTQ Soc...
Cuca, a Brazilian alligator in a blonde wig, is the latest to take the rainbow flag and run wild through your social media feed.
by
Leigh Raper
Gay Rights
A Rhode Island Teacher Made Sure LGBTQ Pride Was Alive & Well In ...
Teacher, Nikos Giannopoulos, showed his pride for the LGBTQ community when he visited Donald Trump at the White House in this epic photo.
by
Sarah Midkiff
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