The World Must Speak Out, Gay Syrian Refugee Beheaded in Turkey
A gay Syrian refugee living in Turkey was viciously murdered, leaving a country stunned and a community angry. The man…
Pride Flag Gets Launched into Space, Making the Final Frontier a Bit More Gay-Friendly
The non-profit organization Planting Peace has just sent a Pride flag into space for the first time in history. Sending…
New UK Prime Minister Sends Well Wishes to the LGBT Community
Theresa May hasn’t held the office of prime minister for very long, and she’s already sent out her first message…
Mexico’s Congressional Committee Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Bill
A congressional committee in Mexico has just rejected a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The bill, proposed…
Jamaican Transgender Women Star In Music Video
British singer RAY BLK just released the music video for her new song “Chill Out”, and it is stunning. As the dreamy…
New York Court’s Historic Ruling Redefining Parenthood, Protecting Same-Sex Parents
New York State’s highest court today ruled that the state legally defines the definition of parenthood, thus reversing a 25-year-old…
Taiwan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage
Taiwan has long been one of the most progressive places in Asia, and it’s continuing that tradition by moving forward with…
Justin Trudeau Names Randy Boissonnault New LGBTQ Special Advisor
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just appointed Randy Boissonnault special advisor on LGBTQ issues. Boissonnault, a Liberal member of Parliament, is also…
Hallmark Launches Christmas Advert Featuring Gay Couple
The Hallmark Channel has become the unofficial have-a-holly-jolly-Christmas network thanks to its endless string of original movies (Mariah Carey’s A Christmas…
Amsterdam Unveils Rainbow Path For LGBT Rights
Amsterdam’s pride month may be well over, but the city is getting a splash of color with the newly unveiled…
Legendary Savannah, Georgia Drag Queen, Lady Chablis, Passes Away
Legendary drag performer from Savannah, Georgia has passed away. The iconic Lady Chablis, most famous for her guest role in Midnight…
Kim Davis May Have To Pay Opponents’ Legal Fees
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis caught the nation’s attention last year when she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples,…
Gay PayPal Cofounder Donates Over $1 Million to Trump
You all may remember gay co-founder of PayPal Peter Thiel from his surprising speech at the Republican National Convention (becoming…
Romanian Parliament Refuses to Debate Gay Marriage, Country Won’t Vote on Issue
A referendum to vote on gay and lesbian marriage in Romania has been postponed thanks to a postponed debate on the…
Salt Lake City’s Mayor Marries Longtime Girlfriend in Intimate Setting
Salt Lake City made herstory when it voted in an openly lesbian mayor, Jackie Biskupi, last year, and the whole…
Susan Rice: Putting LGBT Rights At Forefront Of Foreign Policy
Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and current National Security Advisor, declared yesterday that LGBT rights must become…
UK Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn Hopes For LGBT History In Schools
At the PinkNews Awards on Thursday, British Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn declared his hopes for the inclusion of LGBT…
From Tackling the Shooting in Orlando to Homophobia in the Ukraine, Ellen Page’s ‘Gaycation’ Docuseries is Back for Season 2
Ellen Page and Ian Daniel will return to the VICELAND network with the second season of her series Gaycation on September 7. From the…
Pantsuits for Hillary Flashmob Takes Over New York’s Union Square
“Every movement had a political reason behind it and was founded in Hillary’s policies, and what she means to us,”Mia…
Gay Travel: What’s New In Albuquerque, New Mexico
Whether you’ve committed to the ultimate US road trip along the famed Route 66 or are simply looking for a…
Federal Judge Blocks UNC from Enforcing Discriminatory ‘Bathroon Bill’ HR2
A federal judge suspended enforcement of one of the discriminatory provisions of North Carolina’s HB2 law until plaintiffs have an opportunity to…
Russia Shuts Down LGBT Youth Support Group
In accordance to Russia’s extreme anti-LGBT propaganda law, the Kremlin has shut down an online LGBT support group for teens.…
Hawaii’s Leigislature Fails to Act on Gay Marriage
Just when we think the momentum for gay and lesbian marriage in Hawaii is strong enough, Hawaii’s leaders continue to make…
Hawaii Holds Special Legislative Session to Move Marriage Equality Bill
Hawaiian Governor Neil Abercrombie called for a special legislative session to move forward on a bill that would legalize gay…
Gay Marriage Ban in North Dakota Heads to Court: Now All 31 States with a Marriage Ban have Court Challenges
Seven North Dakota gay and lesbian couples filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the constitutionality of a state amendment that bans marriage equality.…
Ruth Ginsburg Says Americans Are Ready for Gay Marriage
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said today that Americans are now ready for gay and lesbian marriage. She said…
TV Must-Watch: TLC Premieres Transgender-Teen Jazz Jennings Reality Show Tomorrow
It’s going to be a big year for 14-year-old Jazz Jennings. The transgender girl was once the face of trans* children…
Cyprus Celebrates First Public Gay Wedding Ceremony
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus celebrated its first-ever gay marriage. Couple Marios Frixou, 36, and Fanos Eleftheriades, 26, held a family-…
George Takei Schools Trump’s Anti-LGBT Running Mate, Mike Pence
Just when you thought the GOP ticket couldn’t possibly get any more xenophobic, presumptive Republican Party nominee Donald Trump has reportedly chosen…
Thank You Terry McAuliffe! Virginia Governor Vetoes Discriminatory ‘License to Discriminate’ Bill
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe’s vetoed Senate Bill (SB 1324) and House Bill (HB) 2025—discriminatory legislation seeking to give taxpayer-funded agencies…