Elly Barnes, CEO and Founder of the UK’s Educate & Celebrate organization, says that the decision whether the come out or not remains a pressing concern for LGBT teachers today
Jane Fae takes on web filters, calling out the UK government for using a filtering system that does not comply with UK equality law
Grandmother demands libraries stock books that don’t exist to balance literature supporting LGBTI families
Joan Rivers was a champion for women and gay rights but her comedy recognized no no-go subjects
The ‘gay’ chair, the child called ‘it’, the girl hit with a softball bat and the kids who think it’s ok to use anti-LGBTI language as long as it’s to their friends
In an exclusive piece for Gay Star News, UK Minister for Women and Equalities Nicky Morgan explains why the commitment to equality cannot end at Britain’s shores
Jane Fae reflects on the Newsnight situation, when they invited two trans guests along to debate with a ‘gender critical’ trans feminist, and how the show got it wrong
Your gender doesn’t mean you are Bruce Willis or Barbie, so why are trans people forced to defend their gender identity?
Sian Norris was raised by her mum and her mum’s female partner. She speaks out after comments made by former boxing manager and Celebrity Big Brother contestant, Kellie Maloney, about same-sex parenting
LGBTI African Americans are particularly vulnerable to suicide and it’s time to start talking about why
Edwin Sesange, Uganda gay rights activist, calls on the world to continue fighting for LGBTI rights in his country
The turn away from ‘curing’ gay people of their sexuality doesn’t mean an end to extremist Christians interfering in LGBTI’s private lives
Flings with ‘curious’ guys on their way to being straight, bi or gay have taught Topher Gen some important lessons
A new study has shone light on older African American women and how they are managing HIV self medication, particularly when they have other conditions
When bullies attacked Liam Hackett he thought he was going to die – and was secretly relieved. Now his charity is fixing the problem for other kids
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As a 60s child, Rob Watson learned from the Good News Club. Now he doesn’t want kids exposed to them
Some of our greatest LGBTI citizens have sharply different approaches to conflict between Israel and Palestine
From the Queen and PM to celebrities, athletes and ordinary LGBTI people, we should use the Commonwealth Games to fight for gay rights
An article railing against gay white men ‘stealing’ black women’s culture misleads on an important point – gay guys can’t hide either, and shouldn’t have to
Feminist charity Women’s Aid is demanding transgender staff ‘prove’ their gender before being allowed to work, highlighting problems with UK law
The 16-year-old Vine star should realize the harm he’s done to HIV prevention and try to fix it
Joe Morgan faces his fears by returning to the school where he was bullied for being gay
Nick Antjoule from Galop, the LGBT safety charity asks whether homophobia and transphobia is increasing in the UK
Beaten, starved and whipped – why we must remember Yves and the many LGBTI and other victims of torture today
Rob Watson, a recovering alcoholic himself, tells Governor Rick Perry how wrong he is for thinking alcholism is the same as homosexuality
Boston has a rich history of celebrating LGBTI women, including those of color and others who are often overlooked
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As the summit on ending rape in warzones starts, Edwin Sesange argues the lesbian and transgender victims of ‘corrective rape’ must be included
Rob Watson has written an open letter to HLN host Nancy Grace about her defending a woman who described gay men as pedophiles
America’s best-loved poet and civil rights activist has had her funeral threatened because of her support for LGBTI people
Shrien Dewani: Is being bisexual on trial?
Jane Fae reflects on the trial of the millionaire Shrien Dewani, accused of murdering his wife on their honeymoon