(New York) – The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Rights Program at Human Rights Watch today named its candidates to its annual “Hall of Shame” to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. The American Center for Law ...

It's a nice thought but I don't think it should happen. Let's make a discussion out of it, but leave LGBT alone. Think you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender? Not any more, apparently you are a Gender and Sexual Diversity BY JACK ...

Think Progress' guest blogger is Andrew Cray, a research associate for LGBT Progress at the Center for American Progress. Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federal agencies charged with implementing the Affordable Care Act, released final rules on Essential Health Benefits standards, ...

SINGER-SONGWRITER'S EP SERVES AS THE "MUSICAL VOICE" OF CHRIS COLFER’S DEBUT FEATURE FILM   On January 18, 2013, Michael Van London will released his new solo EP "American Blood & Guts" - produced by Brad Cook (Foo Fighters, Ben Harper) - featuring songs from the hotly anticipated film "Struck ...

  "Well I don't consider it rights, just rights,"  said Brendon Ayanbadejo in interview after Superbowl. Now this is a real man! Super Bowl champion Brendon Ayanbadejo has, as promised, used the spotlight of winning the big game to speak out for marriage ...

I mean, no disrespect, I hope this Haley chick makes a little money and gets some laughs, but I can'e help it pokes fun of gay guys a little. Dear Abbey, am I being overly  sensitive? Sincerely, Tired of Gays being ...

What an interesting week it has been in the queer world of LGBT news...We started the week of with Obama making some really shitty choices for Defense Secretary and once again picking a homophobe to give his spiritual inaugural speech. ...

"AMERICAblog has been raising awareness over the past week about a problematic Internet filtering problem at the Pentagon, and rightfully so. Apparently, a preponderance of LGBT news sites have been blocked by the DOD, including AMERICAblog, Towleroad, Good As You, The Bilerico ...

  October is LGBT History Month, so I want to celebrate with a look at some of the historical milestones—of laws, visibility, and community—related to LGBT parents. This is not meant to be a comprehensive look at the 40-year history of ...

Somebody remind me what year it it. The largest association of psychotherapists in the UK has sent a letter to all of its 30,000 members, telling them that being gay is not a mental disorder and cannot be "cured." Pointing to a ...

In the next 20 days, go to bit.ly/eqyouth and make this a reality! HuffPost authors, Shotbus movie actors, LGBTQ Military, artists, and hard work from our team make only superb donor perks! Global. Safe. Anonymous. Personal. Get involved in this youth-led movement in line ...

Think Progress guest blogger is Erik Stegman, Manager for the Half in Ten campaign at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. The award-winning documentary about two-spirit people in Navajo culture. Inspired by the Coquille and Suquamish Tribes’ recent landmark decisions to recognize same-sex marriage, a cutting-edge legal ...

Live Out Loud is kicking off the 2012-2013 school year with an exciting new ad campaign created by our generous and passionate partners, Deutsch A Lowe & Partners Company. This campaign urges LGBT role models to share their personal journeys with the ...

Accidental Bear's good pal Brett Edward Stout, founder of Gay Marines Facebook page and veteran corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps writes intriguing article with major insiders perspective: A Marine veteran imagines how life in the military could have been different for him if ...

The United Nations Human Rights Office has released a new publication, Born Free and Equal, that outlines core legal obligations that countries have for their LGBT people. The guide is built around five core expectations: protect people from homophobic violence, prevent torture, decriminalize ...

The Bottom Line An Ally’s Guide to Issues Facing LGBT Americans is a primer introducing the major areas in which unfair laws and stigma create extra burdens for LGBT Americans and prevent them from having the chance to pursue health and happiness, ...

Suicide has become a major source of concern for LGBT communities over the last several years. In the new 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, the Surgeon General and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention highlight the disproportionately heavy impact ...

Though Brendon Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe have prompted a media discussion about improving LGBT inclusion in the world of football, North Dakota student Jamie Kuntz is having a very different experience. After being caught kissing his boyfriend while recording a game, Kuntz ...

A new study presented this week at the European Symposium of Suicide and Suicidal Behavior examines the suicide attempt rate among Israeli youth, finding that it was much higher than reported in official statistics. Among LGBT youth, 20 percent reported suicide attempts, ...

Rap music never looked so good. Accidental Bear's newest tub interview with Chicago based queer rapper Big Dipper is magic. Big Dipper is  known for his playful style, crazy antics, catchy hooks, exciting live performances and let us add his dope chest and ...

Coming Out, Being Seen, Making History: Watch this reel that catches up to date with the history of homosexuality in Ireland. Powerful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Og2H6Y-8w&feature=player_embedded

There are 1,138 benefits, rights and protections that married heterosexual couples get from the Federal Government. But because of the Defense of Marriage Act, gays and lesbians are denied every single one of them -- even if they are legally ...

NEW YORK, JUNE 13, 2012 — A coalition that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and allied organizations today published An Ally’s Guide to Talking About Adoption by LGBT Parents, a guide to building effective discussions on parenting and adoption,including a ...

Out Sports reports: With Euro 2012 dominating the soccer world for the month, and against the backdrop of gays being warned against being open in Ukraine, one of the host countries, we find a poster from a German group that asks fans ...