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Brazilian Woman Killed by Gunman After She Came Out, Ex-Husband Charged
A Brazilian woman was brutally slain outside her apartment building after coming out as a lesbian. Her ex-husband has been charged in the crime, which authorities suspect was a killing for hire.
Billionaire Richard Branson Reaches Space in his Own Ship
Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday in his boldest adventure yet, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos.
Watch: Satiric SF Gay Men's Chorus Video Sends Right-Wing Into a Tizzy
Right-wing websites are in a tizzy this week over a satiric video posted by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, titled "A Message for the Gay Community."
Tears, Politics and Money: School Boards Become Battle Zones
School boards around the country are increasingly becoming cauldrons of anger and political division, boiling with disputes over such issues as mask rules, the treatment of transgender students and how to teach the history of racism and slavery in America
Inside Provincetown's Legacy of Transgender Representation
From the Portuguese immigrants of the 1860s and the varied artists of the 1900s to today's flourishing LGBTQ community, Provincetown continues to be a haven of acceptance.
Title IX Religious Exemptions and What's at Stake for LGBTQ College Students
Under a religious exemption provision, scores of colleges and universities can — and do — discriminate on the basis of someone's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. A law professor takes a deeper look.
Holy Strokes! Celebrating Semen's Spiritual History
Shout "Hallelujah!": Today's proud gay men can embrace a healthy balance of sensuality and spirituality. It's time to brush up on the historical intermingling of semen, religion, and culture.
Federal Judge Puts Brakes on Tennessee Bathroom Signage Law
A federal judge on Friday halted enforcement of a new Tennessee law requiring businesses to post special signs if they allow transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice.
Michigan Bureau: LGBTQ Rights Ballot Drive Short Signatures
The Michigan elections bureau has determined that organizers of a ballot drive to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people failed to collect enough valid voter signatures.
Billionaire Blastoff: Rich Riding Own Rockets Into Space
Two billionaires are putting everything on the line this month to ride their own rockets into space. It's intended to be a flashy confidence boost for customers seeking their own short joyrides.
Passenger Arrested After Taking Over Small Plane in Alaska
A passenger on a small plane bound for a tiny western Alaska community said he tried to end his life when he took control of the plane's yoke and caused it to nosedive before the pilot was able to regain control.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1984 - Saluting Sylvester
Our weekly search for the year's best item stopped still for a fascinating two-page interview with the late great Sylvester. The feature served as an advance to his now-legendary Feb. 4 One Night Only concert at The Castro Theatre.
Watch: Va. School District Appealing Teacher's Return After Opposing Pronoun Policy
Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia is fighting a judge's ruling to reinstate Byron "Tanner" Cross after he was placed on leave for calling the preferred pronoun policy child abuse.
Spate of Anti-LGBTQ Attacks in NYC Continue with Queens Assault
The recent spate of anti-LGBTQ attacks in New York City continued when it was reported an anti-gay assault in Jackson Heights early Tuesday morning, July 6.
Watch: 'X-Factor' Singer Shot Dead in Kansas City, Family Says he was Targeted for Being Gay
The family of a man who was shot dead in Kansas City, Missouri this week said he was targeted because he is gay.
Starlink Facing Possible Overheating Issues
Facing a multitude of issues keeping the systems from reaching their full potential, Starlink keeps finding new and exciting ways to break.
Amid Protests, Arrests Made in Suspected Homophobic Murder of Spanish Man
Spanish police arrested three people Wednesday for the killing of a male nursing assistant in a suspected homophobic attack that prompted protests across the country.
Judge Asked to Dismiss Lawsuit Over WVa Transgender Ban
Education officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging West Virginia's new law that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle schools, high schools and colleges.
Countercultural Filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. Dies at 85
Robert Downey Sr., the accomplished countercultural filmmaker, actor and father of superstar Robert Downey Jr., has died. He was 85.
Popular Adult Streaming Site XTube to Shut Down this Year
The popular adult streaming website XTube will soon be shutting down.