In partnership with Straight But Not Narrow, The Trevor Project, and human I-T the Hunger Games star's “Power On” campaign provides LGBT teens with refurbished laptops, smartphones, and tablets to bring them better access to resources. Read More
Top Filipino Singer-Actor Comes Out as a Transgender Man
During a televised interview top Filipino Singer-Actor Aiza Seguerra stated 'I'm a transgender,' saying she has the heart of a man. Read More
Vicky Beeching, Christian rock star 'I'm gay. God loves me just the way I am'
Christian rock star Vicky Beeching reveals she tried exorcism to stop being gay. After a debilitating illness, she has decided to come out to her family and to her fans, hopes to help other struggling LGBT Christians struggling with faith. ‘God loves me just the way I am’ Read More
Sir Ian McKellen invites you to party
When Ian McKellen isn't busy helping proposals for adorable gay couples he's urging everyone to host a party to support The Albert Kennedy Trust for homeless LGBT youth. McKellen plans to raise money with a high tea party. See his message here
40 LGBTQ-Friendly Picture Books for Ages 0-5
Adults can debate endlessly about when it’s appropriate to “expose” children to “sensitive” topics like sex and sexuality, gender expression and diversity, non-conventional methods of conception and so on, but kids don’t live in isolated bubbles — they’re right here in our complex, messy world with us. Read More
A Woman, A Black Person, And A Lesbian All Walk Into A Bar At The Same Time.
It Ended Horribly. T. Miller has a small request, a plea for you to just hear her story, and the stories of so many you have never even known existed. Watch her poetry now
African women against homophobia
Check out this Facebook page for African women to connect in a safe environment to voice their support for their LGBT brothers and sisters facing discrimination: "A forum for positive action and hope; a place to share experiences of victories, no matter how small pay tribute to people who are in many cases putting their lives on the line for the cause." Like it here
Archie Comics Is Promoting 'The Occult And Homosexuality' With Recent Story line"
Right Wing Watch stated, "These kids grew up watching their parents laugh at 'Will & Grace,' which changed people’s opinions, and now the kids don’t have a problem with it.” The group isn't the first to express its disapproval of Archie Comics and the Kevin Keller character specifically. In 2012, One Million Moms threatened Toys 'R' Us with a boycott because the toy chain is carried the controversial Archie Comics issue in which Keller tied the knot in a same-sex wedding.
The comic made news this summer when Archie was killed protecting his gay friend. Jon Goldwater, Archie Comics publisher: "We wanted to do something that was impactful that would really resonate with the world and bring home just how important Archie is to everyone. That’s how we came up with the storyline of saving Kevin. He could have saved Betty. He could have saved Veronica. We get that, but metaphorically, by saving Kevin, a new Riverdale is born.” More
Robin Williams Struggles With Being Gay In One of His Final Roles
Boulevard stars Williams as a married man who confronts his sexuality late in life. The comedian’s quiet performance is said to tap into the same loneliness he delivered in One Hour Photo. While this is certainly not the first time Williams played gay on screen, it’s certainly the most disturbing.
“This is one of the kindest characters Williams has ever played, which makes his self-imposed turmoil — the consequence of not wanting to hurt anyone, least of all his wife — all the more tragic,” Peter Debruge writes in a review for Variety. Read More
Police academy graduates first transgender officer
Officer Mikayla Connell became the first out transgender person to graduate from the San Francisco Police Academy. "There aren't that many transgender police officers, either female-to-male or male-to-female," explained Connell. "And the more we have, I think the better connection the department is going to have to the transgender community." Read More
Iranian Muslim lesbians marry in religious ceremony in Sweden
Two Muslim women have done what would be unthinkable in their homeland by entering into a same-sex marriage, and the ceremony was performed by an openly gay Imam. ‘It’s very special because this is the first time that a couple of lesbians are getting married publicly in front of an imam,’ the Imam said. Read More
Israel allows Jews to immigrate with same-sex spouses
The Government says it will allow Jews to immigrate to Israel with their non-Jewish same-sex spouses. Israel does not permit gay couples to marry in the country, but recognizes same-sex marriages if they were performed legally abroad. Read More