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Steve Ostrow, Founder of NYC Bathhouse the Continental Baths, Dies at 91
Steve Ostrow, who founded the trailblazing New York City gay bathhouse the Continental Baths, where Bette Midler, Barry Manilow and other famous artists launched their careers, has died. He was 91.
Western Officials, Kremlin Critics Blame Putin and His Government for Death of Political Opponent Alexei Navalny
World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time Friday in blaming the reported death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on President Vladimir Putin and his government.
Texas Ban on University Diversity Efforts Provides Glimpse of the Future Across GOP-led States
Republican lawmakers in at least 19 states are pursuing various restrictions on diversity initiatives, an issue they hope will mobilize their voters this election year.
Zimbabwe's Vice President Says the Government Will Block a Scholarship for LGBTQ+ People
Zimbabwe's powerful vice president said the government will block a university scholarship for young LGBTQ+ people, a move that human rights groups described Friday as a perpetuation of the African country's homophobic practices.
The Census Bureau is Thinking About How to Ask About Sex. People Have their Opinions
The U.S. Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex. People have opinions.
From Your Lottery Play to Our Students' Tomorrows
Today more than fifty percent of all Lottery profits provide valuable funding for Oregon's public schools, from kindergarten all the way through college.
Watch: Florida Gay Man Gunned Down in Park; Accused Shooter Reportedly Harassed Him for Years, Claims 'Self Defense'
A Florida gay man was shot to death in a park reportedly by someone who, he said in a video shortly before his death, had threatened to kill him. The shooter is claiming self defense.
Greece Just Legalized Same-Sex Marriage. Will Other Orthodox Countries Join Any Time Soon?
Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law. At least for the near future, it will almost certainly be the only one.
Lawsuits Ask Courts to Overturn Virginia's New Policies on the Treatment of Transgender Students
The ACLU of Virginia filed two lawsuits against the state Department of Education, asking the courts to throw out Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's policies on the treatment of trans students and rule that school districts are not required to follow them.
US Justice Department Sues over Tennessee Law Targeting HIV-Positive People Convicted of Sex Work
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday sued the state of Tennessee over its decades-old felony aggravated prostitution law, arguing that it illegally imposes tougher criminal penalties on people who are HIV positive.
Utah Governor Approves Censure of School Board Member who Questioned a Student's Gender
Utah's governor signed legislation censuring a conservative member of the state Board of Education whose social media post questioning the gender of a high school basketball player triggered threats against the girl.
Greece Becomes First Orthodox Christian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Civil Marriage
Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from the influential, socially conservative Greek Church.
Florida Teen Charged after Allegedly Defacing Rainbow Crosswalk with Trump-Flag-Flying 4x4
A 19-year-old Florida man faces charges for "significant damage" to public property, having allegedly used his 4x4 truck to burn tire marks into a rainbow crosswalk memorializing the Pulse nightclub massacre.
West Virginia Bill Defining Gender is Transphobic and 'Political Rubbish,' Democrats Say
West Virginia's Republican-supermajority House of Delegates passed legislation to narrow the definitions of gender that Democrats label as a dystopian bill that would give women no additional rights and is a way for the GOP to suppress transgender people.
On Valentine's Day, LGBTQ+ Activists in Japan Call for the Right for Same-Sex Couples to Marry
Activists and LGBTQ+ community members handed out colorful chocolate candy for Valentine's Day in Tokyo on Wednesday, marking the fifth anniversary of the launch of a legal battle to achieve marriage equality for same-sex couples.
Greek Lawmakers are Debating a Landmark Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage. Here's What it Means.
Lawmakers begin a debate Wednesday on a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage that would make Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to do so.
Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York Race to Succeed George Santos in Congress
Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New York on Tuesday, taking the seat that was left vacant when George Santos, also a Republican, was expelled from Congress.
For Rights Campaigner in Greece, Same-Sex Marriage Recognition Follows Decades of Struggle
Years before starting a family of her own, Stella Belia was already waging a tireless campaign for legal recognition. Her fight may finally be over this week — a few months shy of her twin boys' 17th birthday.
Florida Gay Adult Film Star, Proud Boy Sentenced for His Actions in Jan. 6 Insurrection
A Florida member of the Proud Boys and former adult film star who took part in the Jan. 6 insurrection has received two years of jail time for his actions that day.
Jeff Bezos Sells Nearly 12 Million Amazon Shares Worth at Least $2 Billion, with More to Come
Jeff Bezos filed a statement with federal regulators indicating his sale of nearly 12 million shares of Amazon stock worth more than $2 billion.