Janet Mock Empowers Trans Women of Color with #GirlsLikeUs Campaign

Trans advocate and editor of People.com launches the #GirlsLikeUs campaign to empower trans women of color. Read More >

Jenna Talackova a Finalist for Miss Universe Canada

Jenna Talackova has been officially listed among the sixty-two national finalists scheduled to compete in the upcoming Miss Universe Canada competition. Read More >

Jay-Z Speaks Out in Support of Marriage Equality

In a recent CNN interview, rapper Jay-Z spoke out in favor of President Obama’s endorsement of marriage equality for same-sex couples. Read More >

NY Times Does Not Retract Dehumanizing Coverage of Trans Woman Who Died in Fire

In response to criticism over its coverage of a fire that killed a transgender woman, the New York Times released a statement that reveals a lack of understanding of how serious this problem is. Read More >

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Top LGBT News Stories

May 16th, 2012
Colorado Lawmaker and His Gay Son Split on Civil Unions Bill

Last week, businessman Dee Coram sat down with his father on the garden patio of the Coffee Trader, a hip hive of activity in the tiny town of Montrose.

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The law needs to catch up with love

By Candy Holmes

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California Presbytery Defies Church, Backs Minister Who Performed Weddings for Same-Sex Couples

Days after President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage, the Presbyterian Church’s Northern California governing body refused to rebuke a retired minister for marrying gays and lesb

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Senate Panel to Vote on Extending Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of LGBT Federal Workers

A Senate committee plans to vote Wednesday on legislation that would give same-sex partners of federal workers some key benefits, a week after President Obama endorsed marriage for same-sex couple

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Transgender Student's Graduation Concern

The Clark County School District reversed a decision by Shadow Ridge High School that would have required a transgender teen to dress for graduation in a manner he did not feel was in line with hi

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EDITORIAL: Bigotry Blocks a Gay Virginian From the Bench

IF ANYTHING, Tracy Thorne-Begland, a top state prosecutor in Richmond with a decade of courtroom experience, is overqualified for a judgeship on the General District Court. Mr.

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Lorena Escalera: A Life That Mattered by Laverne Cox

Several years into my transtion about a decade ago, I thought seriously about killing myself. Life was really hard. I wasn't passing as my true female self very well.

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Gay Senior Left Out of Yearbook

One graduating senior at West Point High School in Cullman County claims she was deliberately left out of the yearbook because of her sexual orientation.

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The latest from Glaad blog

Remembering Sean Kennedy Five Years Later

Five years ago today, Sean Kennedy was the victim of a brutal anti-gay hate crime that brought his life to an untimely end. He was just 20 years old. Today Sean’s memory lives on through the tireless work and indomitable spirit of his mother Elke.

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Janet Mock Empowers Trans Women of Color with #GirlsLikeUs Campaign

Trans advocate and editor of People.com launches the #GirlsLikeUs campaign to empower trans women of color.

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#LetDominicSpeak: Support Gay Catholic High School Graduation Speaker and Graduating Class

Dominic Sheahan-Stahl, a third-generation alumnus of Sacred Heart Academy, in Pleasant Hills, Michigan, was invited last fall to be the keynote speaker for the graduation class of 2012, which includes his brother Willi.

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What to Watch: Wednesday, May 16

Tonight check out the Suburgatory season finale, America's Next Top Model visits Hong Kong and new episodes of Modern Family, Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23, Revenge, Around the World in 80 Plates and White Heat.

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Let Dominic Speak

Students and alumni of Sacred Heart Academy in Mount Pleasant, Mich., have joined together in order to tell their school to Let Dominic Speak at their graduation ceremony on May 20, 2012.

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