U.S. Embassies Still Essential to Standing Up for LGBTQ Equality Worldwide
The backlash against LGBTQ people, both in the U.S. and abroad, is a response to our growing visibility.
Russia's only trans politician de-transitions
Roman Aleshin said he realized during Lent that he is a man and a patriot and believes his initial wish to transition was a punishment for his ancestors' sins.
Why are so many more Gen Z identifying as LGBTQ+?
According to a recent PRRI report, nearly 30 percent of Gen Z identifies as LGBTQ+.
Map shows states suing Biden admin over trans worker laws
Eighteen Republican states are suing the US government over protections for transgender workers.
Republican candidate's "don't be weak and gay" message sparks fury
GOP Missouri candidate Valentina Gomez's video message to potential voters has led to widespread anger and mockery.
Same-sex weddings haven't harmed straight marriage, study shows
"Overall, the fears of opponents of same-sex marriage simply have not come to pass," researcher Benjamin R. Karney said.
Greg Abbott threatens new showdown with Joe Biden administration
The Texas governor has developed into a significant thorn in Biden's side in recent months, challenging the White House on a range of policy areas.
We are Black gay best friends—a diagnosis brought us closer
I went out onto the balcony and grabbed him, and we cried.
There's 32 lesbian bars left in America. Here's where they are
Newsweek has produced an interactive map showing the remaining lesbian bars across the U.S.
J.K. Rowling criticized for comment about trans soccer coach
The "Harry Potter" author drew a backlash for remarks about English coach Lucy Clark, the manager of women's team Sutton United.
For Mother's Day, I Want Lawmakers to Stop Blocking Care for Trans Kids
Moms in nearly half our states are suffering because their children are denied necessary medical care.
Target hit with backlash for decision on LGBTQ+ merchandise
The retailer announced Thursday that it would be limiting what stores carry its Pride Month merchandise this year.
Greg Abbott defies Joe Biden with order to ignore new law
Greg Abbott has told universities in Texas to disregard a new Title IX revision that strengthens the rights of transgender students.
Business leaders who reject pronouns say it's "too confusing"
Roughly 15 percent of business leaders say they're unwilling to use they/them pronouns.
Protect All Children
It's time that we let anti-LGBTQ voices know that their calls to "protect children" have the opposite impact on LGBTQ young people and children of LGBTQ parents.
Middle school girls banned from track event over protest of trans athlete
West Virginia's attorney general says the state will appeal a ruling that allowed the transgender girl to compete.
Caitlyn Jenner wants campus protesters deported: "Have fun" being beheaded
"Deport these morons and send them to Iran or Gaza," Jenner said in response to a video of a protestor waving a rainbow flag.
Texas wants to block Biden from changing gender rules
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that the state "will not allow Joe Biden to rewrite Title IX at whim."
Study explores growing use of they/them pronouns
"Within the last decade, people have started to use 'they' as a personal pronoun," the researcher Jennifer E. Arnold said.
My students were breathtakingly different—one assignment revealed the truth
Riley likes girls—Matthew is transitioning.
Celebrity News
Sophia Bush comes out as queer, addresses cheating and affair rumors
Sophia Bush opened up about her sexuality and relationship with Ashlyn Harris — including those cheating rumors — for the first time.
Mom explains concept of 'coming out' to Gen Alpha kids, they don't get it
"Kids are generally tolerant by nature," Emmaline Carroll Southwell told Newsweek, but that didn't prepare her for her children's adorable passion.
Andrew Tate's gay comments slammed: "Satire is dead"
Tate argued that men who enjoyed sex with women were in fact gay. However, one podcaster found the humor in his comments.
Transgender woman praises Donald Trump: "Best president for LGBT people"
Sophia Hutchins addressed "watching the meltdown" over her support for the former president.
Donald Trump's winning over some LGBTQ+ voters
While more supported President Joe Biden, respondents were split on whether his administration is doing better or worse than they expected.
Jenna Jameson's wife slams 'nightmare' marriage: 'I can't be with you'
"I love her very much, but she is terrible for my mental health," Jessi Lawless said of Jameson in an Instagram post.
Bill Maher's "pedophiles in Hollywood" remarks go viral
The comedian called out the child entertainment industry in a scathing TV segment on Friday.
Melania Trump's fundraiser with gay organization: Everything we know
The Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago marks Melania Trump's first major political event appearance of 2024.
Gay Republican group sees "explosion" in membership
Log Cabin Republicans bills itself as the nation's largest organization representing LGBT conservatives and allies.
Female-only app CEO sends message to Joe Rogan
Giggle for Girls CEO Sall Grover has been sued for revoking the membership of a transgender woman from her app.