gays and lesbians
Magnus Hirschfeld: Germany’s pioneer fighter for LGBTQ equality
May 28, 2014Many unsung heroes exist in the gay liberation movement across the globe. One of them is the central figure in Ralf Dose's absorbing new short new biography.
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Strategy working for same-sex marriage supporters
May 19, 2014Supporters routinely ask gay couples to meet with reluctant lawmakers to put a human face on same-sex marriage. They file lawsuits. They use unexpected allies to spread their message.
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Meet the Trans 100
April 7, 2014The first ever Top 100 Trans Americans list recently was announced by inaugural sponsor GLAAD, with the support of Chicago House.
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Did homophobia cut singer, LGBT activist Otep out of metal festival?
April 4, 2014It may be no coincidence that the festival's main sponsor is Rockstar Energy Drink, a corporation with ties to a homophobic, conservative political pundit.
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Michigan same-sex marriage ban overturned, but not for long
March 24, 2014We were "excited, nervous, just like everyone else would feel," said Kim Hettinger and MaryAnn Northcote of Waterford.
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