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Tom Daley Says Being a Gay Dad Means Having to Prove Himself
Olympic judges awarded British diving champ Tom Daley a gold medal, but the out champ says that being a gay dad brings the real judgement, making him feel a need to prove himself constantly.
Two Men Celebrate British Antarctica's First Same-Sex Wedding
Two stewards aboard a British research vessel celebrated a same-sex wedding at the bottom of the world, in a first-of-its-kind ceremony for British Antarctica.
Explainer: What Medical Treatments do Transgender Youth Get?
Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is increasingly under attack in many states, labeled child abuse and subject to criminalizing bans. But it's been available in America for over a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations.
Gay Dad Describes Homophobe's Terrifying Attack on His Family
A gay dad took to Twitter to describe the vitriolic anti-gay rhetoric a stranger accosted him and his family with on an Amtrak train, and the way the encounter traumatized his children.
Internet Takes the Side of Woman whose Gay Brother Tried to Pressure Her with 'Homophobia' Claim
A Reddit forum post says a woman's estranged brother accused her of "homophobia" in a bid to get her to accept their parents' outrageous demands. Readers took her side in the fight.
Gay Married Couple, Denied IVF Coverage, Register Complaint Against NYC
A gay married couple in New York City have registered a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission because the city's employee health insurance would not cover IVF for them.
Rihanna Talks Fashion, Motherhood as Due Date Approaches
Timekeeping isn't Rihanna's strong suit, and that goes for the pregnancy she's been sharing with the world as well.
Gay Australian Becomes Parenthood Pioneer; 1st Single Man in Victoria to Become a Dad Via Surrogacy
Shaun Resnick, a gay, 44-year-old Australian man, persevered against surrogacy laws in his successful quest to become a single father.
Watch: Brothers Osborne Win Grammy with Coming-Out Anthem
Country western duo the Brothers Osborne took a Grammy for their song "Younger Me," which is about TJ Osborne's coming out. It's the first song about an LGBTQ+ subject to win the prestigious award.
Trans Kids, Parents Fight Wave of Legislation in Red States
Multiple states with Republican-controlled legislatures that have advanced bills not only to block medical treatment but to ban trans children from using school restrooms or playing on sports teams that don't correspond with their sex at birth.
If You're Gay, You Cannot Raise Children, Claims Comic Ali Siddiq
Stand-up comic Ali Siddiq went on Joe Rogan's Spotify show to offer his views on LGBTQ parenting. In short, he doesn't want it. In fact, he hates it.
Judge Blocks Texas Investigation of Trans Teen's Parents
A Texas judge on Wednesday blocked the state from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender-confirmation treatments, but stopped short of preventing the state from looking into other reports about children receiving similar care.
Texas Appeals Halt of Investigation of Trans Teen's Parents
Texas is appealing a judge's ruling that prevents the state from investigating a transgender teenager's parents over gender confirming care she received.
Lawsuit: Texas Investigating Parents of Transgender Youth
The parents of a transgender teenager in Texas said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the state is investigating them after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to look into reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
Watch: It's a Boy! Anderson Cooper Drops News of Second Child's Birth
The out CNN anchor revealed the name of his newborn second son — and also made a surprise announcement that his ex, Benjamin Maisani, will be adopting both boys.
Dad Sends Daughter His Oral Same Sex Video By Mistake
A woman is asking for advice after receiving a video of her dad engaging in oral sex with another man. The woman took to Reddit for advice on what to do after seeing a video of a man performing oral sex on her father.
Adorbs! Gay Penguin Dads in Syracuse Hatch Chick
Two male Humboldt penguins in Syracuse's Rosamond Gifford Zoo have hatched their first chick, becoming the latest same-sex penguin family to welcome an adorable new addition.
Bill to Regulate Explicit Books in School Libraries Killed
A Virginia Senate committee on Thursday killed legislation that would have required parental consent for students to check out sexually explicit books from school libraries.
Mother: Teachers Manipulated Child to Change Gender Identity
A mother who claims teachers secretly manipulated her 11-year-old daughter into changing her gender identity and name has filed a legal case against a tiny California school district.
Christian Couple to Gay Couple: No House for You!
A gay couple in the UK were stunned when a Christian couple rebuffed their interest in a house for sale because of the men's sexuality.