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Report: More LGBTQ+ Adults in U.S. than Previously Estimated
According to a new report, there could be more LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. than previously estimated.
Michael Nesmith, the Monkee for All Seasons, Dies at 78
Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, author, actor-director and entrepreneur who will likely be best remembered as the wool-hatted, guitar-strumming member of the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died at 78.
Shooting Death of Nikai David Marks 50th Known Trans Murder of 2021
Nikai David, a 33-year-old trans woman of color, was gunned down in Oakland, California, on Dec. 4. Her murder marked the 50th known murder of a trans or gender-nonconforming person this year.
Interfaith Coalition Urges Louis Vuitton to Shed Fur Items
A group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to stop using animal fur in its clothing and other products.
Jussie Smollett Guilty Verdict Latest in Polarizing Case
Jussie Smollett's conviction for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack came nearly three years after his report of a horrifying hate crime quickly became part of a polarized political landscape.
Michigan Diocese: Transgender People must 'Repent' to be Baptized
A Catholic diocese in Michigan is asking its pastors to deny baptism, confirmation and other sacraments to transgender and nonbinary people unless they have "repented," a policy that's possibly the most sweeping of its kind in the U.S.
Jussie Smollett Convicted of Staging Attack, Lying to Police
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on five of six charges he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself nearly three years ago and then lied to Chicago police about it.
Bullied Gay 12-Year-Old, Told He Would Go to Hell, Dies by Suicide
The deadly toll of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying claimed another life with the Nov. 28 suicide of 12-year-old Eli Fritchley in Nashville, Tennessee. The boy had faced "really abusive" harassment, his parents say.
Out Pop Pioneer Steve Bronski Dead at 61
Steve Bronski, the out musician and co-founder of gay pop trio Bronski Beat, has died at age 61.
Reality TV's Josh Duggar Convicted of Child Porn Possession
A federal jury in Arkansas on Thursday convicted former reality TV star Josh Duggar of downloading and possessing child pornography.
Trans People Have a Long History in Appalachia, But Politicians Prefer to Ignore It
Some politicians frame transgender youth as a new phenomenon, ignoring that gender nonconforming young people have existed for generations.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 2006's Sporting Life
2006 was a double-banner year for LGBT athletes. Two international sporting events were to take place that August: The seventh Gay Games in Chicago, and the upstart rival, the Montreal Outgames.
Jussie Smollett Awaits Verdict as Jurors Consider Case
Jurors in Jussie Smollett's trial are expected to resume deliberations Thursday on charges the former "Empire" actor orchestrated a fake attack on himself, then lied to Chicago police about being the victim of an anti-gay, racist hate crime.
Groups Slam Florida Over Removal of Anti-Bullying Resource
Advocacy groups are criticizing the Florida Department of Education for removing an anti-bullying webpage, saying the decision will harm LGBTQ students.
Federal Judge to Decide if Transgender Athlete Case is Moot
An Idaho woman says her lawsuit challenging the state's ban on transgender athletes should continue moving through the court system because she's enrolled at Boise State University and plans to play soccer on the school's club team next spring.
Former Principal Alleges in Lawsuit Anti-LGBTQ+ Parents, Clergy Behind Her Ouster
A former middle school principal says she encountered hostility and retaliation for putting up a Pride flag in the school cafeteria as a gesture of inclusivity. Now she's filed suit.
Sondheim's 'Assassins' Lays Bare the Bizarre Role of Guns in American Culture
Sondheim brilliantly deployed musical theater to explore America's curious fascination with firearms and the pivotal role of assassinations in U.S. history.
7 Tips to Avoid Going Over Budget on Kids' Holiday Gifts
These holiday shopping tips from budgeting and parenting experts can help you find what works for your family.
Joining Drag Queens on HBO's 'We're Here' Costs Indiana Pastor His Job
The Rev. Craig Duke has been a Methodist minister for three decades but his pastoral duties have now been terminated after appearing in drag alongside prominent drag queens in the HBO reality series "We're Here."
Closing Arguments Set in Actor Jussie Smollett's Trial
Closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday morning in the case against former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.