Reykjavik - Wellbeing Index

The Wellbeing Index has revealed the most LGBT-friendly cities in the world and Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, tops the list.

Phyllis Lyon

Phyllis Lyon, the pioneering lesbian and civil rights activist, celebrated her 95th birthday last November 10 and showed that she's still going on strong.

Equality NC

For forty years, Equality NC has been the largest LGBTQ organization in North Carolina and is the oldest statewide group in the US. This is their story.

LGBTQ migrant detainees

Human rights groups have banded together and are calling on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release LGBTQ migrant detainees in their custody.

Aqua Girl

Looking for some sunshine before winter rolls in? Head on down to Aqua Girl 2019, the iconic annual LGBTQ women's charity event in Miami Beach.

LGBTQ healthcare measures

Despite the efforts of the Trump administration, LGBTQ healthcare measures are still steadily being implemented in healthcare institutions.

Barbie Ferreira

In HBO's newest series, "Euphoria," one of the characters, Kat Hernandez, played by upcoming actress Barbie Ferreira, is making waves right now.

Denise Ho

Denise Ho has transitioned from a high-profile celebrity activist to an actual pro-democracy and LGBT rights activist at the frontlines of protests.

Bolsonaro's Brazil

For the international LGBTQ community, President Jair Bolsonaro's Brazil has become a vacation spot to avoid.

Facial recognition technology

LGBTQ groups are worried that with the rise of facial recognition technology, the community might be targeted by this new technology.

LGBTQ post-cancer care

A health study has determined that LGBTQ women face a big problem not only in dealing with cancer but also getting post-cancer care treatment.

Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju

Lawyers Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju, who fought to end the law that criminalized same-sex relations in India in 2018, have come out as a couple.

Tinder Traveler Alert

The Tinder Traveler Alert is set to protect its LGBTQ members who are traveling to countries that have criminalized homosexuality.

Rose Greene

Rose Greene, one of the most passionate LGBTQ advocates who had ever lived, has died of bone cancer at the age of 72 after a long struggle.

Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe, who helped the US team win the World Championship, is the Lesbian We All Need, especially during these dark days.

Rainbow Europe - ILGA Europe

Visiting a country in Europe? You can't go wrong in using ILGA Europe's study Rainbow Europe to gauge how LGBTQ-friendly they are.

GLAAD's history

Rising to prominence, GLAAD is now pushing for an equality amendment in the constitution. But GLAAD's history has had a mix of victories and challenges.

Gayborhoods

If you live in "gayborhoods," you would know the advantage of having an LGBTQ community around you where you can feel--and live-- open and safe.

Alison van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen

Following in the footsteps of Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova, Alison Van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen show they can be tennis' First Queer Couple.

Outfest Los Angeles

The Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival is set to take center stage again in the City of Angels this July 18-28 with a slew of films for everyone.

Esther Eng

Esther Eng became famous for the Chinese movies she directed and made for the American and Chinese audiences in the US in the '30s and '40s.

Public perception of LGBTQ rights

While public support for the rights of LGBTQ people has greatly increased over time, public perception of LGBTQ rights is still largely incorrect.

Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger

It's great to know that we've got a lesbian couple-- Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger-- playing for the US national team at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Lisa Marie Thalhammer

Those in Key West, Florida can visit artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer's brand new mural commemorating the 50th anniversary of New York City's Stonewall riots.

Transgender healthcare rollback

LGBTQ advocacy, civil rights, and medical groups are pushing back against the Trump administration on implementing transgender healthcare rollbacks.

Renee Dunan

Not much is known about French writer Renée Dunan, who wrote books and stories about lesbians in 19th century France. This is what we know.

Frieda Belinfante

While Frieda Belinfante was a Dutch cellist and a conductor of a professional orchestral ensemble, she was also a spy and fought against the Nazis.

Tinder survey - coming out

If a dating app Tinder survey is to be believed, times are a-changing in the realm of LGBTQ dating, PDA, and formally coming out in the community.

Charlotte Mew

The English poet and writer Charlotte Mew was well-regarded during her time, with fellow writers Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy lauding her works.

Gaysper

"Gaysper," a gay ghost emoji, went viral on Twitter thanks to a Spanish far-right group. The LGBTQ community were only happy to reclaim the symbol.