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Phil Donahue interviewed a gay man before Stonewall on TV & was an LGBTQ+ ally thereafter - LGBTQ Nation

Phil Donahue's pioneering work in LGBTQ+ representation and activism significantly contributed to the fight for gay rights and awareness during the AIDS epidemic.

JD Vance mocked for saying he thinks Trump will win 'the normal gay guy vote'

Vance suggests Trump could appeal to 'normal gay guys' who desire to be left alone amidst controversy over LGBTQ+ issues.

Phil Donahue interviewed a gay man before Stonewall on TV & was an LGBTQ+ ally thereafter - LGBTQ Nation

Phil Donahue's pioneering work in LGBTQ+ representation and activism significantly contributed to the fight for gay rights and awareness during the AIDS epidemic.

JD Vance mocked for saying he thinks Trump will win 'the normal gay guy vote'

Vance suggests Trump could appeal to 'normal gay guys' who desire to be left alone amidst controversy over LGBTQ+ issues.
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This brave LGBTQ+ trailblazer was the first man to ever publicly come out as gay

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs is a pioneering figure in the gay rights movement, recognized for being the first openly gay person in modern history.

How a historic meeting in 1977 between gay activists and Jimmy Carter's administration paved a way forward

The March 1977 meeting in the White House marked a historic acknowledgment of gay rights in U.S. politics.

A gay photographer was brutally murdered in Twin Peaks. His killers have finally been convicted

The conviction of Lamonte Mims and Fantasy Decuir marks a significant step towards justice for Ed French's murder after lengthy legal challenges.

Color, Class, and Carnality Collide in Alan Hollinghurst's New Novel

Alan Hollinghurst's work revolutionized the depiction of gay lives in literature, openly addressing themes of sexuality and freedom in a way that challenged previous norms.
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Troye Sivan responds to claim he's on tour to 'hit Grindr at every stop'

Troye Sivan refuted homophobic claims about his motivations for touring with Charli XCX, emphasizing the success of their concert sales and addressing harmful stereotypes.

Gay man from Chechnya who was tortured in a police station finally escaped Russia

A gay Chechen man has fled Russia after months of torture and abuse in a police station basement.
Dadayev was outed by local extortionists and detained because of his sexual orientation.

Troye Sivan responds to claim he's on tour to 'hit Grindr at every stop'

Troye Sivan refuted homophobic claims about his motivations for touring with Charli XCX, emphasizing the success of their concert sales and addressing harmful stereotypes.

Gay man from Chechnya who was tortured in a police station finally escaped Russia

A gay Chechen man has fled Russia after months of torture and abuse in a police station basement.
Dadayev was outed by local extortionists and detained because of his sexual orientation.
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Nell McCafferty, Larger-Than-Life Irish Journalist, Dies at 80

Nell McCafferty was a pivotal figure in advancing gender and gay rights in Ireland, significantly shaping the country's progressive transformation.

The Briggs Initiative Tried to Ban Gay Teachers in 1978. Learning About It in 2024 Was a Revelation.

San Francisco in the 1970s saw rapid growth of LGBTQ+ residents, creating a robust queer community that shaped broader American gay culture.

Gay teacher fired after announcing wedding loses appeal

Court ruled Catholic school in NC was justified in firing gay teacher for wedding announcement.

Luke Evans Recalls Feeling 'free' In London - Towleroad Gay News

Luke Evans felt 'free' as a gay man in London due to anonymity and sense of community in a big city.

Gay hate-crime survivor becomes police officer in Georgia

Brandon White, a gay man who survived a homophobic attack, is now a police officer in an Atlanta suburb.
White's attack was the first in Georgia to be prosecuted under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.

Gay French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says his appointment shows the country's evolution

France's first out gay prime minister highlights the country's evolution towards acceptance.
Gabriel Attal's orientation has caused little controversy in France, with criticism focused on his similarities to President Macron.
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Same-Sex Couples in South Korea Win Landmark Rights Ruling

Same-sex couples in South Korea can now qualify for national health insurance dependent coverage, potentially paving the way for legalizing same-sex marriage.

Gay couple in South Korea receives state benefits, marking huge step towards LGBTQ+ equality

South Korea's first gay couple granted spousal benefits from state health insurance.

Same-Sex Couples in South Korea Win Landmark Rights Ruling

Same-sex couples in South Korea can now qualify for national health insurance dependent coverage, potentially paving the way for legalizing same-sex marriage.

Gay couple in South Korea receives state benefits, marking huge step towards LGBTQ+ equality

South Korea's first gay couple granted spousal benefits from state health insurance.
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Man is detained for trying to open gay club in Osama Bin Laden's compound town in Pakistan

Detainment of a 75-year-old man attempting to open a gay bar in conservative city in Pakistan.
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