Anti-LGBT violence

A global report has warned that not only do LGBT people face dangers from anti-LGBT violence, but also LGBT activists and HIV service providers.

Its Christmas - Cory Morgenstern

Singer-songwriter Cory Morgenstern wants us to know that when faced with political correctness this holiday season, just sing: "It's Christmas."

legal documents marriage equality

With the legalization of gay marriage nationwide, you shouldn't forget to update your legal documents as you need all the legal protection you can get.

The Messenger documentary

Su Rynard's award-winning 'The Messenger', a documentary about the ecological plight of songbirds, comes bearing wisdom-- and a warning-- for all of us.

LGBT equality flag

There's a proposal to mark June 26 as LGBT Equality Day in the US. Who would have thought that the 26th of June would have such importance?

Dame Diana Rigg on a lesbian James Bond

Now there's an interesting idea suggested by former Bond Girl Dame Diana Rigg: why not have a lesbian James Bond who gets to kiss a lot of girls?

Title IX religious schools Department of Education

Religious Christian schools in the US are pushing the federal government to waive laws that protect the LGBT students using Title IX.

Movie Carol

It doesn't surprise us that after it had been adapted, the movie Carol recently received the Best Picture Award from the New York Film Critics Circle.

Jessica Jones_Jeri Hogarth

Marvel TV's Jessica Jones is taking television by storm, but it's a supporting character we're more interested in, a lesbian lawyer named Jeri Hogarth.

The Adventures of Priscilla (2)

For the holidays, the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association has released their second 10 best LGBTQA films list. Is your favorite on the list?

David Bowie Lazarus

Rock icon David Bowie has constantly re-invented himself throughout the decades, this time as co-playwright for his play Lazarus. So what's it all about?

Memorable movie characters

Who hasn't seen a film and felt a thrilling connection to the lesbian movie characters on the screen? We suppose that's why we like a particular movie.

LGBT refugees

The US government is quietly ensuring LGBT refugees allowed into the country can bring their same-sex partners as well, even if they aren't legally married.

Sylvia Rivera Smithsonian

As a powerful voice for the trans people. Sylvia Rivera is now the first trans person to have a portrait in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.

Utah judge Hoagland Peirce

After reversing a court order that a child fostered with a lesbian couple be removed from their home, Utah judge Scott Johansen has opted out on the case.

anti-transgender violence

Congress is set to hold its first-ever forum on anti-transgender violence next week in response to the 'epidemic of violence' against transgender people.

HERO Mayor Annise Parker

The LGBT community was shocked when Houston voted against Proposition 1, or the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, which bans sexual and gender discrimination.

European lesbian films

If you were to check out European lesbian films today, it would seem like there is an infusion of new blood despite their old world regard to sexuality.

US State Department

The downside of the SC ruling in favor of same-sex marriage last June is that domestic partner benefits in the US gov't are slowly being recalled.

8 Inch Betsy - Eli and Meghan

The posthumous album of 8 Inch Betsy, The Mean Days, will be released this November despite the passing of lead singer and songwriter Meghan Galbraith.

Adele album 25

What do you do if you're lonely? If you're the world-famous singer Adele and you've got a new song, you pick up the phone and call

Troye Sivan new album Blue Neighborhood

It’s about time Troye Sivan released a full-length album. His debut album, Blue Neighborhood, is set to be released worldwide on December 4.

LGBT artists QAM

11 artists are the lucky recipients of the Queer/Art/Mentorship 2015-2016 Fellowship program that pairs and supports mentorship among LGBTQI artists in NYC.

Demi Lovato Confident

Demi Lovato is becoming more 'confident' with a new music video that's directed by Robert Rodriguez and co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jeff Fahey.

Then Comes Marriage image post

In an opinion piece for Lesbian News, noted activist Robin Tyler writes about Roberta Kaplan, her new book, United States v Windsor, and the defeat of DOMA.

Ali Forney Center LGBTQ homeless youth

More than $1 million in federal grants will provide critical resources to the Ali Forney Center, which works with homeless LGBTQ youth in New York City.

Governor Jerry Brown

Governor Jerry Brown backs a bill prohibiting state agencies to work with companies that don't offer transgender employees equal health care coverage.

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton has completely come around with a list of 10 promises she'll hold herself to the LGBT community in the upcoming US presidential elections.

Ellen Page The Talk

Ellen Page is slowly becoming a prominent voice in the LGBT community, especially in the wake of her interview at CBS’ The Talk where she was a guest.

movie Freeheld

All love is equal. This is the battle cry of the movie Freeheld, based on the Academy Award-winning documentary of the same name about same-sex rights.