LGBT rights
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.
Vic Mensa’s ‘Free Love’ Features Lil B, Le1f, Halsey, and Malik Yusef
The new pro-LGBT song is released to coincide with Pride Month.
Here Are a Few Simple Reasons Why the UK Still Needs Black Pride
Having a separate event for brown and black LGBTQ people may seem divisive, but we're not yet living in a post-racial utopia that somehow excludes Pride from prejudice.
Cops teargas LGBTQ rally in Istanbul after protests over thug attack on Radiohead fans
The two days of protests and violence came as Istanbul's governor announced said that both Trans Pride and next weekend's Gay Pride celebrations will be banned this year, citing security concerns.
'Angels' blocked anti-gay protesters from Orlando shooting victim's burial
Funerals for two of the 49 Orlando massacre victims took place amid anti-gay protesters and an impatient driver who cut through a funeral procession, injuring two deputies.
The Drag Nuns Who Are Helping the LGBTQ Community Grieve
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence formed in the wake of the AIDS epidemic, to help the LGBTQ community heal. Now, they're helping people process what happened in Orlando—while dressed as nuns.
Americans Are Having More Gay Sex Than Ever Before
According to a San Diego State University study, we're more likely than ever to report having had same-sex experiences—and being OK with it.
How Bangladesh's LGBT Community Is Dealing with Threats and Machete Attacks
The war on the LGBT community—and free speech in general—in Bangladesh is intensifying with machete attacks from radical Islamists and censorship by the government.
What I Learned Talking to LGBT People About Coming Out in Ireland
A year after Ireland's historic marriage equality vote, we spoke to journalist Charlie Bird about his intimate new book that chronicles the lives of LGBT people in the traditionally Catholic, conservative country.
Democrats Shout 'Shame!' as Republicans Overturn Vote to Prevent LGBT Discrimination
House Democrats erupted after Republicans changed their votes to kill an amendment providing LGBT protections to a defense bill passed Wednesday night that affirms the religious liberty of federal contractors.
Thanks to 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,' Tituss Burgess Is Breaking Through
We caught up with the 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' rising star and celebrity wine seller to talk about pinot, politics, and 'Lemonade.'
Bangladesh Police Arrested an Islamist Militant for the Brutal Murder of Two Gay Rights Activists
The recent murders of Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy were part of a recent wave of violence targeting atheists, free thinkers, activists, and religious minorities.