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Egypt Court Frees 26 Men Found Not Guilty of Bath House ‘Debauchery’

Jan 12, 2015 09:12 PM EST

An Egyptian court ordered on Monday the release of 26 men who were arrested during a raid on a Cairo bath house where gay "orgies" were supposedly held.

First Gay Couple Ad Appears in Tiffany Jewelry Campaign

Raymond Legaspi |

Jan 11, 2015 10:12 PM EST

World-famous jeweler Tiffany & Co. has included a same-sex couple in an ad campaign for the first time.

Same-Sex Couples Finally Wed in Miami-Dade County

Raymond Legaspi |

Jan 06, 2015 07:30 PM EST

Same-sex couples lined up to tie the knot in Miami-Dade County in Florida on Monday, when a judge ruled that the couples could wed right away.

Transgender Teen Writes Heartbreaking Note Before Committing Suicide

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 31, 2014 01:23 AM EST

A transgender teen has taken her own life over the weekend when she walked in front of a tractor trailer leaving a letter about why she has committed suicide, police officials confirm.

FDA's 1-Year Celibacy Rule For Blood Donation Offends Gay Rights Groups

Lui Francisco |

Dec 25, 2014 09:29 PM EST

The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) decided to allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood, provided that they abstain sex for a year. The gay rights community found this offensive and wanted the "de facto lifetime ban" to just take effect.

Survey: China Increasingly Accepts Homosexuality, Gay Rights

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 08, 2014 02:56 PM EST

A new survey shows that 80 percent of people in China now believe the LGBT community should have equal rights in the workplace.

LGBT Veterans Still Denied Benefits

David Perry |

Nov 11, 2014 08:10 AM EST

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs came under harsh criticism for continuing to deny federal benefits to legally married LGBT veterans and their partners.

Same-sex couples rallying for equal rights to marry.

Federal Court Upholds Gay Marriage Ban In 4 States; Could Pressure U.S. Supreme Court To Tackle Issue

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 06, 2014 09:44 PM EST

While the addition in late October of six states brought to 32 the total number of states that recognize gay marriages and grant same-sex partners federal benefits, the battle for equality for members of the LGBT community took a step backward with the Thursday decision of a federal court.

Egypt Imprisons Men In 'Gay Wedding' Video

David Perry |

Nov 02, 2014 08:39 PM EST

Lawyers accuse the courts of caving to public pressure.

Tim Cook’s Gay Announcement Flips Out Chinese Netizens

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 01, 2014 12:29 AM EDT

When Cook decided to tell the world he was gay through a Businessweek column on Thursday, he caused a stir globally, but more so in China where his announcement became trending in Sina Weibo.

U.S. Open To Transgender Troop Participation

Christl Leong |

Oct 21, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The United States may soon open its doors for transgender participation as military allies from around the world gathered in Washington on Monday to discuss the issue and ponder its effect on operational effectiveness.

U.S. Justice Temporarily Blocks Gay Marriages in Idaho

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 09, 2014 04:51 AM EDT

Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy has temporarily blocked gay marriages in Idaho on Wednesday, a day after the federal appeals court has revoked the gay marriage ban in the state.

Facebook "Real Name" Policy to be Revised

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 02, 2014 10:57 AM EDT

Drag queens, most specifically, were hit by this policy.

UN Approves Resolution for the Protection of the LGBT Rights

Rafael Ross |

Sep 27, 2014 11:10 PM EDT

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) passed a resolution on Friday that cites for the protection and equality of the rights of people belonging to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) group.

New ad-free social network Ello creating buzz in beta testing.

New Ello Social Network The Anti-Facebook Connecting People Without Ads

dweisman |

Sep 24, 2014 08:41 PM EDT

Say hello to Ello. A new social network set to rival Facebook, but without ads, has launched as an invitation-only beta test attracting subscribers and tech buzz. It bills itself as simple, beautiful and ad-free. Ello, as it's called, began in July as a free service

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