Vice-Mayor Jim Gray achieved victory tonight in the race against incumbent Mayor Jim Newberry for Lexington’s top job! The Victory Fund, an organization that provides financial support for LGBT political candidates, released the following statement regarding this race: “This is a tremendous...

Gay service members who reveal their sexual orientations during congressional testimony would be immune from forced discharges under a bill introduced Wednesday, as lawmakers prepare to consider repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the U.S. military. The legislation’s author, U.S. Rep. Alcee...

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. To Write Love On Her...

For the second time in a week, a Georgetown University student has reported being attacked and called an anti-gay slur while walking near campus, prompting yet another student gathering Monday evening to show support for the victims. “A lot of people are really hurt and are trying to figure out...

When it comes to negotiating a lease or paying fair rent, gay and transgender renters may soon get more protection. Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said it’s fast-tracking a nationwide study to determine the extent of housing discrimination based on sexual orientation...

CNN anchor Don Lemon hosted a program Saturday on black men in the age of Barack Obama. He introduced the subject of gay rights, saying, “This is one issue where the president may not enjoy unified support from African-Americans.” Lemon chatted with a panel of African-American men, who devote much...

Sean Kennedy was deliberately beaten and left for dead on the morning of May 16, 2007. The new Hate Crimes Bill is for him and for others whom have suffered as he did. (CNN) — For Elke Kennedy, the significance of Wednesday’s hate crimes legislation can be traced to a single punch outside...

A Southwestern High School English teacher has been suspended after reports he had students in his classes read an article about homsexuality in the animal kingdom. Dan Delong of Carlinville, IL acknowledged his suspension but declined to comment further until he spoke with his union representative. Delong...

WASHINGTON — Two men allegedly attacked a Georgetown student because they thought she was a lesbian, according to the university’s Department of Public Safety. The student was perceived to be gay because of the gay rights shirt she was wearing when she was verbally and physically Tuesday...

Thousands of people from Taiwan’s gay and lesbian community marched through the streets of Taipei yesterday to demand recognition of same-sex marriage and equal rights, organizers said. The island’s seventh annual Gay Pride Parade, with an estimated turnout of 25,000, also attracted supporters...