Homosexuality
Hold On, Can Smoking Weed Actually Make You Gay?
Exploring the effect cannabis can supposedly have on sexuality.
Australia’s First Openly Gay Imam on What He's Learned About Intolerance
Obviously being a gay Imam—the Islamic equivalent of a priest—draws a lot of heat.
The New Zealand Government Has Moved to Pardon Men Historically Convicted of Homosexual Acts
They've also apologised to the men and their families for the harm caused by laws criminalising homosexuality.
Bishop Tamaki Blaming the Earthquake on Gays Prompts Thousands to Petition Parliament
There's growing pressure on the Government to declare Destiny Church a hate group and take away its tax-free status.
Schools in the UK Are Teaching That Same-Sex Relationships Are Sinful, and Ofsted Are Praising Them
At least 27 schools in Britain use the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) syllabus, which teaches that evolutionary science is a lie and homosexuality is immoral.
The New Film by the Director of 'Oldboy' Is a Brutal Lesbian Love Story
We caught up with celebrated director Park Chan-wook to talk about his wild and wildly provocative new film, 'The Handmaiden.'
Remembering Polari, the Forgotten Language of Britain's Gay Community
Once commonly spoken by gay men across London, Polari has largely fallen out of use. But its influence continues to endure to this day—even making a surprise appearance in Bowie's last album.
The Scientists Who Watch Animals Have Sex
One researcher launched his career after diligently documenting a mallard duck fucking another dead duck.
The Pledge of Silence: Homosexuality in French Soccer
While some efforts have been made to tackle homophobia in French football, it's a problem which many are happy to ignore. Until the authorities make a cogent plan for fighting discrimination, progress can only ever be limited.
Here's Why the Lavender Scare Still Matters
On the 60-year plague that was the Lavender Scare, its ugly legacy, and the artists working to find the road ahead.
Blackout: Being LGBT in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
VICE News heads to Pakistan to unravel the country’s underground gay scene and examine the ways in which technology is being used to achieve sexual freedom.
Zookeepers Explain What It's Like To Raise Celebrity Gay Animal Couples
Celebrity gay animal couples are often in the news. We asked zookeepers what it’s like to be responsible for these animal world civil-sex partnerships—and what you do when they break up.