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GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate said “everything is on the ballot” for LGBTQ Americans on Election Day, including the fate of gay marriage, and advised voters to look at the candidates’ records on gay rights when they make their choice for president.

The gay penguins strike again, NBC News reports.

In a major departure from Vatican doctrine, Pope Francis advocated for policies to protect LGBTQ Catholics. News4’s Pat Collins has more on what that means for the church going forward.

Billy Porter is busy

While National Coming Out Day encouraged many young people to come out as LGBTQ for the first time, the CEO of The Trevor Project, Amit Paley, stresses the importance of young people coming out in their own time without outside pressure.

A new bill passed in Montgomery County protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports why the bill was an important move for residents in the county.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which will create a three-digit 988 hotline number for suicide prevention and mental health crises starting in July 2022. Sam Brinton of the Trevor Project joined LX News to discuss how this service will be life-saving for the LGBTQ youth community.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues.

Shalini Bathina joins LX News to discuss Apple TV’s new series “Little Voice,” about mustering the courage to find one’s authentic voice. The show showcases not only South Asian representation, but LGBTQ as well.

A federal appeals court has ruled that a Virginia school board’s transgender bathroom ban is unconstitutional and discriminated against a transgender male student who was barred from using the boys bathrooms in his high school

The film “Breaking Fast” explores an LGBTQ relationship with a Muslim character as the protagonist and is receiving much acclaim. We had a chance to chat with starring actors Haaz Sleiman and Michael Cassidy, who pull back curtain on the award-winning movie.

The House Ways and Means Committee issued a scathing 34-page report this week accusing the Trump administration of “intentionally” harming LGBTQ Americans and violating a congressional mandate to act in the best interest of children by permitting South Carolina’s government-funded adoption and foster care agencies to turn away same-sex prospective parents, NBC News reports. The report, “Children at Risk:...

It’s never too late to start living your truth. Kenneth Felts is a testament to that. At the age of 90, he’s finally opening up about an essential part of his life that he’s long kept hidden: Felts is gay.

Dorell Anthony, the creator, writer and star of “Pride: The Series” joined LX News to talk about his new podcast and preparing for the show’s third season. He said the show, about LGBTQ-plus friends in New York, will reflect real-world issues like racial injustice and the coronavirus in its upcoming season.

While many same-sex parents across the country have encountered hurdles, changes are being made at the state level to address these legal gaps. Last week, Rhode Island and New Hampshire updated their parentage laws, NBC News reports. Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act, legislation that allows same-sex and unmarried couples to establish parentage by signing a…

Many in the LGBTQ community were outraged when the trans cast members of “Pose” failed to receive any Emmy nominations this week. Transgender activist Raquel Willis joined LX News to discuss the problem of transphobia.

At least 22 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been killed in the United States so far this year. That puts 2020 on track to be the most deadly year for the trans community since the Human Rights Campaign began tracking violence against them.

Drag News at Home brings you an explosive episode with the perfect mix of feel-good news and high-pressure competition as Drag Queens Lauren Ordair, Chandilier, Ruby Roo, Heidi Haux and Brita Filter try a little collaborative online gaming.

Rahne Jones, who stars in Netflix’s “The Politician,” discusses her unusual path to Hollywood, her role as a lesbian woman of color in the entertainment industry and the importance of casting minority actors to represent the diverse voice of America.