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The Story Behind Biden's Switch to Supporting Marriage Equality
Biden's 2012 announcement of support of marriage rights for same-sex couples surprised everyone. It turns out there's a story behind his sudden advocacy: He sat down and talked with a gay family.
One Million Moms Find Two Men Sharing a Creme Egg 'Disgusting' and 'Gross'
It shouldn't surprise anyone that the cranky Christian group One Million Moms are not fond of the Cadbury Creme Egg ad campaign featuring two men sharing one of the seasonal treats.
Watch: Doritos Ad Tells True Story of Father, Gay Son, and Acceptance
A three-hankie ad from Doritos tells the true story of a single dad who gets advice online about how to talk to his gay son after realizing that the college friend the son has invited home is more than just a buddy.
Brandi Carlile on the Challenges and Joys of Queer Parenting
Singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile discusses the challenges and joys of queer parenting, and breaking down gendered constructs of pre and postnatal family rearing.
Watch: Gay Father, Adopted Son Join The Cut for Moving Edition of 'Truth or Drink'
Hearts melted across the internet when a gay father and his adopted son - also gay - were featured on "Truth or Drink." The segment is hilarious... and touching.
Jim Jordan Upset at House Rules for Gender-Neutral Language
Some Republican lawmakers are already up in arms about new House code of conduct rules that replace gendered pronouns with gender-neutral language.
Trans Masculine Man Gives Birth, Sharing Journey Through Social Media
Danny Wakefield, who identifies as trans masculine, recently gave birth to his first child.
She Won't Be Home For Christmas — Kazakhstan Bodybuilder Spends Holiday Apart from Sex Doll Bride
One of 2020's weirdest romances turned even more bizarre when bodybuilder Yuri Tolochko announced that he won't be spending Christmas with his bride, whom he married last month in a publicized ceremony.
Raise Your Mittens: Outdoor Learning Continues Into Winter
Schools nationwide scrambled to get students outdoors during the pandemic to keep them safe & stop the spread of COVID-19. Now, with temperatures plummeting, a smaller number of schools — even in some of the most frigid climes — plan to keep it on going.
NC Wedding Venue Denies Lesbian Couple, Cites 'Christian Values'
A lesbian couple in North Carolina were turned away from a wedding venue that claimed its "Christian values" were the reason.
3-Men & Their Babies — California 'Throuple' Open Up Ahead of Book
California's first legalized 'throuple' comes forth with a new book about their unique relationship and parenting experience.
Palm Beach County and Boca Raton Petition for Conversion Therapy Re-Hearing
Palm Beach County and Boca Raton are challenging a court panel decision in November that reversed a ban on conversion therapy.
Watch: TikTok User Belts Out 'Bad Romance' and Outs Homophobic Dad
TikTok user @zephryn has gone viral in which they belt an a capella version of "Bad Romance" as slides tell a dark story that outs their homophobic father.
Tradition Continues — Boston Pops Go Virtual for the Holidays
One of New England's most popular Christmastime traditions continues in 2020 with a virtual Holiday Pops program that will feature the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Keith Lockhart in favorites of the season, December 10 through January 9.
LGBTQ Boy's Note to Santa Prompts Flood of Christmas Love
A letter to Santa that reached the United States Post Office's century-old "Operation Santa" program melted hearts worldwide when it was shared online. But there's more to the story.
In Santa's Mailbag, a Peek into Children's Pandemic Worries
The emotional toll wrought by the pandemic is jumping off pages in the deluge of "Dear Santa" letters now pouring into a post office in southwest France that sorts and responds to his mail from around the world.
Lambda Legal Sues on Behalf of Teen Over Trans Exclusion in Health Benefits
"This denial ... sends a message to my son and all transgender people, that their health care needs aren't real or they're not worthy of care. I won't accept that," says the teen's mom Patti Pritchard.
New Report: Lesbian Couples Twice as Likely to Divorce than Gay Couples in UK
A new report shows that, in the UK, lesbian couples are more than twice as likely to get divorced than gay men.
Watch: Ricky Martin Says He and Husband Have a 'Couple of Embryos' Ready in Case They Want More Kids
Speaking with "Entertainment Tonight," singer Ricky Martin said he and his husband Jwan Yosef have "embryos waiting" in case they want more kids.
In Supporting Civil Unions for Same Sex Couples, Pope Francis is moving Catholics Toward a More Expansive Understanding of Family
While the Vatican is right in saying that church doctrine remains the same, the pope's comments are evidence that Catholic understanding of who counts as family is evolving.
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