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US Supreme Court to hear case of Denver baker who refused to sell wedding cake to gay couple

Lambda Legal: 'Its implications are far reaching'

Vermont's Mister Sister bar changes name after being criticized by the LGBTI community

Bar owner wants to build bridges with its new name

Spanish artist invents a way to stick a finger up to prejudice against camp gay men

Lopez Rekarte is using his film and social media campaign #StopPlumofobia to try and combat internal LGBTI prejudice

Twitter loves Sesame Street's tweet in support of Pride month

The image shows support of families of all 'shapes, sizes and colors'

Mississippi will have the most homophobic state law in America

HB 1523 allows stores and organizations to use religion as a reason to turn away LGBTI individuals

Two men hurl homophobic abuse on bus full of people coming back from Dublin Pride

Men targeted teenagers, calling them 'faggots' and 'queers'

This is why Justin Trudeau wore Muslim socks to Toronto Pride

It is the second time Justin Trudeau has marched in Toronto Pride

Chelsea Manning celebrates New York City Pride, one month after being released from prison

It was her first ever Pride march

Here is the design for New York's new monument honoring LGBTI people

When the light hits the glass in the boulders, a rainbow will shine

Tories have officially signed a deal with the DUP

'It’s vital that the Conservative Party stand firm on LGBT equality'

Shocking footage shows gay man verbally abused and then punched in surprise attack

'I'm homophobic, if you really must know. I can't stand gays and I can't stand lesbians'

Activists warn: be sceptical of Russia's 'investigations' into Chechen abuse

The Russian LGBTI Network has vowed to push for an investigation into the persecution of gay men in Chechnya

Australia will get marriage equality 'sooner rather than later'

A senior government minister was caught on a secret recording saying he thinks Australia will get marriage equality 'sooner rather than later'. Federal Parliament front-bencher Christophe

Pakistan has just issued its first transgender passport

Farzana is a long-term trans advocate and thanked the Pakistan government for its support

In its first week nine trans people have quit this new job program

'The problem of finding a shelter turned out to be an unexpected issue.'

Ricky Martin on his first on-screen sex scene: 'I was ready to do what needed to be done'

'The exhibitionism kicked in for a moment and all of a sudden I was naked in bed in front of 20 people'

WATCH: Gay teen sex explodes in trailer for Nordic queer drama Screwed – is this 2017's coolest gay film?

Gay streaming site Dekkoo wins distribution rights to 'sexy, offbeat' Finnish drama

Taiwan music awards cheers as singer Ellen Joyce Loo comes out

Ellen Joyce Loo announces marriage to wife after accepting her award at the 28th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan

Short film looks at famous San Francisco drag queen

Peaches Christ is a cult drag queen icon from San Francisco

WATCH: Nike release inspiring new video featuring trans voguer Leiomy Maldonado

Maldonado is known as the Wonder Woman of Vogue

WATCH: This upcoming short film imagines life if the AIDS epidemic never happened

The film combines real-life and fantasy, even being described as sci-fi

WATCH: Drag Race star Shea Couleé drops three new music videos

Shea Couleé came to slay

WATCH: Imagine if straight couples got asked all the questions gay couples do

'Who's the mom and who's the dad?'

What a shocker! RuPaul's Drag Race season 9 winner is...

Well that was a muther-tucking twist!

Charlie Carver reveals the anguish he felt after learning his father was gay

'My blood felt tainted. I assumed his was'

Ian McKellen: It's 'un-American' for Trump not to protect LGBTI rights

'It’s appalling and quite unnecessary'

Kate McKinnon says Leslie Jones would be 'very busy' if she were gay

We definitely agree

Straight friend asks to 'address me' when wishing LGBTI people a happy Pride

'It's like saying "why don't I get a charity dedicated to me?" Because you should be glad you don't need one'

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Tyra Sanchez calls out 'psychotic' racist fans

'White queens are always the favorite. Black queens deserve hateful tweets.'

Someone has turned the Babadook into a dildo

You guys, it's called... the BabaDong!

Starbucks flies the rainbow flag above Seattle headquarters for Pride

Seattle Pride is due to take place this weekend; company is also donating money to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation

WATCH: The first NYC Pride commercial aired on TV and it's a big deal

The parade will also be broadcasted live on TV for the first time

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M&Ms shows its support for Pride Month with social media posting

LGBTI fans of beautifully-aligned candy will savor this Pride image

Skittles removes its rainbow colors in honor of Pride Month

Because in Pride Month, ‘there’s only one rainbow that matters’ says the confectionary brand

British lesbian files rights appeal in Hong Kong

Gay woman was refused a spousal visa because she is in a civil partnership with a woman

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Same-sex couple prompt Pinterest to extend all adoption and surrogacy benefits

McDonalds produce rainbow fries boxes for Pride… and this evangelist is furious

Joshua Feuerstein is calling for Christians to boycott the fast food chain but has provoked huge backlash on social media

14 of the best photos from Toronto Pride 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marched again, alongside First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde

77 NYC Pride-goers you wish you could celebrate love with every pride

A dog in denim!

The 10 queens we need to see on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3

Who do you want to see on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3?

This gay guy explains what it is like to date when you have Tourette's syndrome

First Dates star explains what it's like meet guys who have a Tourette's fetish

The 12 best singles by girl band members gone solo

From Beyonce to Kelly to Geri to Cheryl to Nicole!

When these gay twins came out together, their mother threw holy water on them

Zach and Michael Zakar talk creepy Grindr messages, being gay Iraqis and their biggest foe, their mother

How an encounter with a biphobic lesbian made this bisexual woman stronger

'I am hopeful. I am proud. And I am happy.'

Take a look at 45 vintage images of same-sex couples that prove gay love has always existed

NSFW: This is old school love

INTERVIEW: Spice Girl Geri Horner – 'I once caught George Michael singing Mi Chico Latino!'

Ginger Spice on her new charity single, kissing Kylie Minogue and ‘why an album is like a girl’s wardrobe’…

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A dog in denim!
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