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Young, Black, Lesbian Tiara Mack Heads to RI State Senate

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Nov 20, 2020

Tiara Mack, a 26-year-old Black lesbian, is headed to Rhode Island state Senate

Polish Buildings Lit in Pride Colors, Activists Say There's More Work to Do

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Nov 20, 2020

On Monday, buildings in several Polish cities were illuminated in rainbow colored lights as a gesture of solidarity with the LGBTQ community, even as hostility toward the community is still rising.

Biden & Harris Share Statement on Trans Day of Remembrance, Trump Stays Silent

Nov 20, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have both shared statements honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance, however, just like past years, President Donald Trump has remained silent.

New Study Reveals That Gay Men Lag in Degrees in Scientific, Math & Engineering Fields

By Kilian Melloy | Nov 20, 2020

A new study says that gay men are "less likely" than straight males are to obtain a degree in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Gay GOP Trump Supporter George Santos Loses NYC House Bid

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Nov 20, 2020

Trump-supporting gay Republican George Santos has lost his bid in New York's 3rd Congressional District to incumbent Democratic Rep. Thomas Suozzi.

Watch: Rachel Maddow Returns to Air, Describes Partner's Virus Bout

Nov 20, 2020

Rachel Maddow made an emotional return Thursday to her MSNBC show, saying her partner's bout with COVID-19 was so serious they thought it might kill her.

Birthday Time: Biden Turns 78, Will be Oldest U.S. President

By Aamer Madhani | Nov 20, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden turned 78 on Friday. In two months, he'll take the reins of a politically fractured nation facing the worst public health crisis in a century, high unemployment and a reckoning on racial injustice.

Prominent Miami Trans Woman Stabbed to Death by Husband

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Nov 20, 2020

A Miami man has been arrested after stabbing and killing his wife, a well-known transgender woman prominent in the local LGBTQ community.

Pfizer Seeking Emergency Use of Its COVID-19 Vaccine in US

By Laura Neergard | Nov 20, 2020

The action comes days after Pfizer Inc. and its German partner BioNTech announced that its vaccine appears 95% effective at preventing mild to severe COVID-19 disease in a large, ongoing study.

Health Experts Clash Over Use of Certain Drugs for COVID-19

By Marilynn Marchione | Nov 20, 2020

Health officials around the world are clashing over the use of certain drugs for COVID-19, leading to different treatment options for patients depending on where they live.

Fashion Designer Mossimo Giannulli Reports to Prison in College Bribery Case

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Balsamo | Nov 20, 2020

Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli reported to prison on Thursday to begin serving his five-month sentence for bribing his daughters' way into college, officials said.

Trump's Election Lawsuits Plagued by Elementary Errors

By Nomaan Merchant | Nov 19, 2020

When President Donald Trump sends lawyers to court, it seems he's not sending his best.

CDC Begs Americans Not to Travel for Thanksgiving

By Mike Stobbe and Heather Hollingsworth | Nov 19, 2020

With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation's top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household.

Hoot, Hoot, Hoot! Owl in Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Nov 19, 2020

It wasn't quite a partridge in a pear tree, but a worker helping set up the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree found a holiday surprise — a tiny owl among the massive branches.

Biden Tells Governors He'll Help States Overcome Coronavirus

By Steve Peoples | Nov 19, 2020

In a meeting with governors, Joe Biden expressed concern President Trump's unprecedented attempt to block the peaceful transition of power at the White House has hindered the flow of information about programs to fast-track a coronavirus vaccine.

New Report: Lesbian Couples Twice as Likely to Divorce than Gay Couples in UK

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Nov 19, 2020

A new report shows that, in the UK, lesbian couples are more than twice as likely to get divorced than gay men.

Watch: Ricky Martin Says He and Husband Have a 'Couple of Embryos' Ready in Case They Want More Kids

Nov 19, 2020

Speaking with "Entertainment Tonight," singer Ricky Martin said he and his husband Jwan Yosef have "embryos waiting" in case they want more kids.

The Most Famous Gay Mathematicians

Nov 19, 2020

Gay mathematicians inspire the younger generations of the LGBT community to speak out, fight for their rights, and chase their dreams. Here are the most famous ones.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Naya Rivera's Drowning

Nov 19, 2020

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the drowning of "Glee" actor Naya Rivera, who died this summer while boating with her 4-year-old son on a California lake.

Large African Study Makes Important Breakthrough in HIV Prevention

Nov 19, 2020

Scientists from the HIV Prevention Trials Network recently found that a PrEP regimen of long-acting cabotegravir (CAB LA) injections once every eight weeks was better than the daily tablet used for HIV prevention.

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