Dustin Lance Black Marks 40 Years Since Harvey Milk’s Assassination
Gay icon’s close friend Cleve Jones joins Milk screenwriter Dustin in paying tribute to the late politician Believe it or not, it’s 40 years since LGBTI icon Harvey Milk passed away. The US politician, who was openly gay, lost his life on 27 November 1978. He was at San Francisco…
Watch: A Catholic Student Earns Applause From His School After Coming Out
A viral video of a gay teen being accepted by his catholic school is warming our hearts. SBS News has shared the video of a young man coming out to more than 1,500 peers and students at one of the most elite Catholic schools in Sydney, Australia. After standing behind the…
‘I’m a Homophobe and My Son is Gay’: Dad’s Emotional Reddit Confession
A father who says he was a “textbook homophobe” has repented after bullying his gay son “every day of his life” for 20 years. In a Reddit post titled “I’m a homophobe and my son is gay,” the anonymous parent confessed to trying to throw his child out of the house after he found out he…
They Were Together 43 Years but Social Security Won’t Let This Gay Widower Claim Spousal Benefits
A gay man is suing the Social Security Administration after being denied spousal survivor benefits when his husband died in 2014. Michael Ely and James Taylor of Arizona were together since 1971, when Michael was 18 and James was 20. “My husband was the love of my life,” Michael said. “Like…
Should You Spend Thanksgiving with Your New Boyfriend? Dating Advice for Your First Thanksgiving as a Couple.
With the holidays right around the corner, lots of couples are considering taking the opportunity to meet each other’s families for the first time. For members of the LGBT community, this major milestone can sometimes be particularly daunting. While there are lots of families who are open minded enough to…
D.C. Public Schools Will Allow Students to Enroll as Non-Binary
The trans-inclusive policy follows the District’s introduction of gender-neutral driver’s licenses in 2017. Beginning next school year, public schools in Washington, D.C., will begin to allow students to identify as non-binary upon enrollment. The trans-inclusive policy is part of the District’s ongoing efforts to become more welcoming toward transgender and…
Troye Sivan Brings On The Heartbreak With ‘Boy Erased’ Song ‘Revelation’
The “Bloom” singer dropped a lyric video for the track, which is a collaboration with Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi. Troye Sivan plays a “gay conversion” camp attendee in “Boy Erased,” but he didn’t have to abandon his musical sensibilities entirely for the role. The pop singer, whose hits include “My My…
4 States Could Soon Ban Conversion Therapy, Thanks to Newly Elected Democrats
Currently, 14 U.S. states have legal bans against so-called ex-gay or conversion therapy, but the “blue wave” of Democratic wins during the mid-term elections could increase that number by four or more. According to Into More, Colorado, New York, Maine and Massachusetts could all enact bans within the next year, as Democrats will fully…
What’s It Like to Be in a Big Age-Gap Relationship?
Gay men with partners significantly older or younger talk about their relationships. Why are people so curious about large age-gap relationships? In the world of opposite-sex relationships, it’s not unusual to read about an older man married to a much younger woman. Look at… um, Donald and Melania Trump.…
Thinking About Having A Gay Wedding? Challenges Of Planning For That Special Day In A Conservative State.
Planning our gay wedding in Arizona gave my fiancé, Nick and I a big dose of nervousness. It is not a shocker or a big surprise that the beautiful, 48th state leans more on the conservative side of politics. Much of our hesitation was focused on how we were going…
The Rainbow Wave Has Arrived
Tuesday’s midterms saw more than 100 LGBTQ candidates elected. Tuesday was a day of historic firsts for our country. The “rainbow wave” that so many had hoped for seems to be here, with more than 100 LGBTQ candidates winning their races at the midterm elections. One of the biggest…
Trans Politician Says Her Gender Was a ‘Non-Issue’ in Election
Kathy Ottersten won a seat to the Fairbanks city council. (Kathy Ottersten/Facebook) Some LGBT politicians in the US midterm elections have faced scathing attacks aimed at their sexual orientation. But one trans politician, Kathy Ottersten, appears to be the exception to the rule. In the city of Fairbanks, Alaska, two transgender candidates were…