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Instagram deletes trans teen's inspiring artwork for violating guidelines
'It is really important to me that these pieces get shared with other LGBTI people'
23 photos you need to see from Berlin's wet and wild Christopher Street Day
Germany's answer to Pride was drenched but still amazing
OPINION: Do straight people deserve to be classified as gay icons?
Billboard declares Ariana Grande as the gay icon of her generation, but people are fuming
Is Berlin set to become the most gender neutral city in Europe?
New report says it's 'simple' for Berlin buildings to get unisex toilets
WATCH: TeTe Bang talks being a bio queen and the London drag scene
'The way you present yourself is not about what's between your legs anymore'

OPINION: Do straight people deserve to be classified as gay icons?

OPINION: Do straight people deserve to be classified as gay icons?

Billboard declares Ariana Grande as the gay icon of her generation, but people are fuming

24 of the best pictures from sun-soaked Pride in London

24 of the best pictures from sun-soaked Pride in London

Following terror attacks and tragedy, London’s emergency services led this year’s parade, alongside the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

22 things to do in London over Pride weekend

22 things to do in London over Pride weekend

It feels like the whole of the UK capital is celebrating Pride in London this year...

Former British PM recalls lifting ban on gay diplomats and ‘vile’ letters from bigots

Former British PM recalls lifting ban on gay diplomats and ‘vile’ letters from bigots

Sir John Major celebrates the advance of LGBTI rights and the changing attitude of the UK’s Foreign Office in its treatment of gay staff

Transgender army cadet trained to serve but was banned from becoming a military officer

Transgender army cadet trained to serve but was banned from becoming a military officer

‘It wasn’t by choice; I was forced out.’

Thousands attend Pink Dot, Singapore's Pride: Take a look at the 30 best pictures

Thousands attend Pink Dot, Singapore's Pride: Take a look at the 30 best pictures

Despite restrictions and tight security, Singapore's Pink Dot festival was a massive success

Instagram deletes trans teen's inspiring artwork for violating guidelines

Instagram deletes trans teen's inspiring artwork for violating guidelines

'It is really important to me that these pieces get shared with other LGBTI people'

23 photos you need to see from Berlin's wet and wild Christopher Street Day

23 photos you need to see from Berlin's wet and wild Christopher Street Day

Germany's answer to Pride was drenched but still amazing

OPINION: Do straight people deserve to be classified as gay icons?

OPINION: Do straight people deserve to be classified as gay icons?

Billboard declares Ariana Grande as the gay icon of her generation, but people are fuming

Is Berlin set to become the most gender neutral city in Europe?

Is Berlin set to become the most gender neutral city in Europe?

New report says it's 'simple' for Berlin buildings to get unisex toilets

WATCH: TeTe Bang talks being a bio queen and the London drag scene

WATCH: TeTe Bang talks being a bio queen and the London drag scene

'The way you present yourself is not about what's between your legs anymore'

Cute gay couple choose their wedding rings with LGBTI inclusive jeweller

Cute gay couple choose their wedding rings with LGBTI inclusive jeweller

Stephen Einhorn: Our brand is all about 'equality, plain and simple'

10 iconic Jane Lynch moments to celebrate her birthday

10 iconic Jane Lynch moments to celebrate her birthday

#BringBackSueSylvester

Groundbreaking movie Making Love turns 35 this year

Groundbreaking movie Making Love turns 35 this year

Screenwriter Barry Sandler shares memories of making the historic movie and his own coming out story

The 'sassy' kid from School of Rock is now an out and proud gay singer

The 'sassy' kid from School of Rock is now an out and proud gay singer

From 'you're tacky and I hate you' to spreading a message about love and acceptance

Here are the best (more or less) gay moments from the 2017 Tony Awards

Here are the best (more or less) gay moments from the 2017 Tony Awards

Broadway's biggest night delivered

London rapper Karnage on coming out and dating app racism

London rapper Karnage on coming out and dating app racism

‘People say no blacks, no femmes, no Asians, but for me, those people are not even worth your time’

The herstory of trans women on RuPaul's Drag Race

The herstory of trans women on RuPaul's Drag Race

Season nine's Peppermint: ‘It was actually though my drag that I realized my transness'

I became the first Palestinian to perform at Tel Aviv Pride

I became the first Palestinian to perform at Tel Aviv Pride

I wanted to support my closeted Palestinian gay friend and show the Arab world the power of love for everyone

This gay guy with Tourette's syndrome wants you to know the myths about his disorder

This gay guy with Tourette's syndrome wants you to know the myths about his disorder

First Dates star opens up about being offered an exorcism and how he found he was living with Tourette's

Meet queerboudica, the 'offensively gay' queer woman on Twitter

Meet queerboudica, the 'offensively gay' queer woman on Twitter

Jude talks Soho, her queer bubble, Baby Gays and the harsh reality of being a student

WATCH: This engaged couple test just how well they know each other in hilarious game

WATCH: This engaged couple test just how well they know each other in hilarious game

'I guessed that one!'

WATCH: This adorable gay couple got engaged at Magical Pride at Disneyland Paris

WATCH: This adorable gay couple got engaged at Magical Pride at Disneyland Paris

Dreams really can come true...

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

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

When Britain made gay men lie in their own vomit for days on end to try to ‘cure’ them

When Britain made gay men lie in their own vomit for days on end to try to ‘cure’ them

The barbaric treatment of gay people is exposed in a shocking and sobering new BBC drama

Before The Simpsons, Matt Groening created this pro-gay comic strip that you have to see

Before The Simpsons, Matt Groening created this pro-gay comic strip that you have to see

Take a look at Akbar and Jeff, a gay couple created by Matt Groening far before The Simpsons

WATCH: This is how lives were changed in England by LGBTI equal rights laws

WATCH: This is how lives were changed in England by LGBTI equal rights laws

Short films have been released by the UK Parliament to commemorate 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act

Icons in LGBTI history and today share their pivotal stories in 29 portraits

Icons in LGBTI history and today share their pivotal stories in 29 portraits

Which one of these icons sold over 300 million records worldwide?

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

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

NSFW: This is old school love

Photographer captures New York's gay clubbers heading home on Sunday mornings

Photographer captures New York's gay clubbers heading home on Sunday mornings

Richard Renaldi's Manhattan Sunday photos have been collected into a book and are on display at a New York museum

This free Pride in Retirement guide will help LGBTIs plan before it’s too late

This free Pride in Retirement guide will help LGBTIs plan before it’s too late

Equality Wealth experts were inspired by questions from you

7 things you might live to regret if you follow this gay guy’s current path in life

7 things you might live to regret if you follow this gay guy’s current path in life

'My future self knows those special moments in life are for you to remember fondly - not for others to validate.'

Given up on love? Think again with these 21 beautiful LGBTI engagement photos

Given up on love? Think again with these 21 beautiful LGBTI engagement photos

From first date to wedding day: Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black's love in 12 adorable pics

From first date to wedding day: Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black's love in 12 adorable pics

Take a look back at Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black's most memorable moments together so far

Luke Evans believes being openly gay hasn't negatively affected his career

Luke Evans believes being openly gay hasn't negatively affected his career

It shouldn't be an issue, says the actor

WATCH: Five free LGBTI short films you need to see this weekend

WATCH: Five free LGBTI short films you need to see this weekend

Watch these beautifully diverse videos for this weekend only

Check out some of the hottest guys from Provincetown Bear Week 2017

Check out some of the hottest guys from Provincetown Bear Week 2017

Even Wonder Woman put in an appearance...

The most surprising LGBTI stats and facts from around the world

The most surprising LGBTI stats and facts from around the world

This couple spent a year collecting fascinating LGBTI data to answer every question you can dream of

Will tackling its mainstream media help Peru successfully advocate for LGBTI equality?

Will tackling its mainstream media help Peru successfully advocate for LGBTI equality?

One activist in Peru hopes to change discrimination via a new approach

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

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?

These are the LGBTI themes in comics we want to see more of

These are the LGBTI themes in comics we want to see more of

Batwoman, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Iceman and more: comics are exploring LGBTI themes but could go much further

11 photographs of naked men in a box

11 photographs of naked men in a box

The images are from the new book by New York-based acclaimed professor of photography, Ron Amato