Homosexuality
Why Daniel Andrews’ World-First Apology to Gay Victorians Matters
Today, the state premier will stand up in parliament and say sorry to those sentenced under the state's homosexuality laws.
A California Man Allegedly Gunned Down His 29-Year-Old Son for Being Gay
Prosecutors in California have filed hate crime and murder charges against a Los Angeles area man accused of fatally shooting his son with a shotgun.
The Brutal Consequences of Uganda's Infamous Anti-Gay Law
Uganda's infamous anti-gay law forced hundreds of LGBT people to flee to Kenya, a country nearly as inhospitable as their home. What can the UN do to protect them?
A Rare Work of Japanese Erotic Art Hits the Auction Block
Asia Week in New York means highly suggestive Japanese handscrolls are selling like hotcakes.
FDA Says Gay Men Can Give Blood — But Only If They Don't Have Sex for a Year
The US Food and Drug Administration has overturned its 30-year ban on blood donations by gay men, saying they can now donate 12 months after their last sexual contact with another man.
A Russian Gang Sent Its Flag into Outer Space
The gang's leader has garnered media attention before with statements like, "We have to burn out all the feminism and homosexuality from our Orthodox Christian country with hot steel."
Meet the Director Bringing Homoerotic Theater to a Censorship State
Stanley Kubrick's film was banned in Singapore until 2011. Now a new stage play is pushing the boundaries even further.
New Study Says America Is Slowly Getting Less Religious and More Tolerant
A massive new survey from Pew found that America is inching toward godlessness.
Missouri Court Says It’s Okay to Call a Gay Employee 'Cocksucker' and Ask If He Has AIDS
A state appeals court ruled against a worker who claims he was fired for being gay, saying the Missouri Human Rights Act only covers gender and not sexual orientation.
3nder Is Tapping into Millennials' Open-Mindedness About Sex
The app is growing fast and just got a $500,000 investment.
'Progressive' Pope's Meeting with Kim Davis Shakes LGBT Community's Faith in Him
A favorite to receive the Nobel Peace Prize later this week, Pope Francis found himself caught in a cultural crossfire after his secret meeting with Kim Davis risked curdling his message and undermining his cool image.
Illinois Governor Signs Sweeping Law Banning Gay Conversion Therapy
The new law cites the harmful psychological and health effects that come from "reparative" attempts to treat someone's sexual orientation as a disease.