News » National
Trans Woman of Color Briana Hamilton Murdered in Chicago
The year's toll of anti-trans violence has climbed to at least 37 victims with the shooting death of Brianna Hamilton in Chicago.
California Bans State Travel to Ohio Over Anti-Gay Legislation
Employees of the state of California will not be traveling to Ohio any time soon after a news release on Friday from state Attorney General Rob Bonta barring official travel to the Buckeye state, Raw Story reports.
10 Years after 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Cadets See Progress
Marking the 10th anniversary this week of the end of "don't ask, don't tell," a new generation of military academy students say that their campuses are now tolerant, welcoming and inclusive for the most part — but that more work needs to be done.
Filmmaker Revisits Case that Challenged Her and Her 2 Moms
Ry Russo-Young knew she had a story worth hearing, but it was one she was struggling to tell.
Spreading HIV is Against the Law in 37 States, with Penalties Ranging Up to Life in Prison
Despite the fact that HIV is now a treatable medical condition, the majority of U.S. states still have laws on the books that criminalize exposing other people to HIV.
Oregon School Board Ban on Anti-Racist, LGBTQ Signs Draws Ire
An Oregon school board has banned educators from displaying Black Lives Matter and gay pride symbols, prompting a torrent of recriminations and threats to boycott the town and its businesses.
Hold the Hate: Door Dash Driver Arrested after Homophobic Slurs
A DoorDash delivery driver in Sandwich, Massachusetts has been charged after scrawling harassing comments on the wrapping paper of a Subway sandwich order he delivered to a gay couple.
A Daily Pill to Treat Covid Could Be Just Months Away, Scientists Say
A short-term regimen of daily pills that can fight the virus early after diagnosis and conceivably prevent symptoms from developing after exposure is in development.
CDC Endorses COVID Booster for Millions of Older Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19.
The Unicorn Is Real: Defying the Myth of Bisexuality
"I have dogs and cats, so maybe that sets me up for bisexuality very well," jokes Margaret Cho. Our attitudes about where the "B" fits in LGBTQ is a hot topic in the queer community and beyond.
A Match Made on Tinder: Gay Newlywed Donates Kidney to His Husband
A married couple in Denver turned out to be matches for an organ transplant as well as soul mates: "It just feels like it was meant to be."
4 Workaround to Book Your Fall Vacation Rental with Points
Here are some options to use your rewards from credit cards or hotels to help pay for your next vacation rental.
Watch: 12-Year-Old Calls Out Fellow Gamer's Homophobia
A 12-year-old is going viral for taking a stand against homophobia in gaming and being an example of LGBTQ allyship we all need.
Trump Sues Niece, NY Times Over Records Behind '18 Tax Story
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday sued his estranged niece and The New York Times over a 2018 story about his family's wealth and tax practices that was partly based on confidential documents she provided to the newspaper's reporters.
'Soul-Crushing': US COVID Deaths are Topping 1,900 a Day
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
Beloved 'Sex and the City' Actor Willie Garson Dies at 57
Willie Garson, who played Stanford Blatch, Carrie Bradshaw's friend on TV's "Sex and the City" and its movie sequels, has died, his son announced Tuesday. He was 57.
Gabby Petito Story Boosted by Social Media, True-Crime Craze
The disappearance and almost-certain death of Gabby Petito and the police hunt for her boyfriend have generated a whirlwind online, with a several armchair detectives and others sharing tips and theories by via TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
Sarah Dash Who Sang on 'Lady Marmalade' with Labelle, Dies
Singer Sarah Dash, who co-founded the all-female group Labelle — best known for the raucous 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade" — has died. She was 76.
Tennessee Gay Couple, Turned Away by Wedding Venue, Get Support, Plenty of Options
A gay couple in Tennessee who were bounced by a wedding venue because they are both men have been flooded with offers of wedding services at a discount since their story hit the news.
Celebrating National Dog Week with Insta's Sexiest Men and Their Dogs
Gus Kenworthy made headlines last month for his partnership with Autotrader and Adopt-a-Pet.com. But you don't need to be a former Olympic athlete to show off your four-legged friend for National Dog Week.