Nation Jun 30 How the Lavender Scare forced LGBTQ+ workers out of the federal government By John Yang, Claire Mufson
World Jan 25 Watch 5:33 Pope Francis says laws that criminalize homosexuality are ‘unjust’ Pope Francis, in a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press, spoke at length about his health, his critics and the future of the papacy. Most notably, he called laws criminalizing homosexuality fundamentally unjust and said being homosexual is not a… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
World Jan 25 Pope Francis says homosexuality is a sin but not a crime Pope Francis has criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Health Apr 02 U.S. eases blood donation limits for gay men due to shortage The U.S. is making it easier for gay men and other groups to give blood because of the coronavirus outbreak. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Arts Jun 17 Watch 3:04 2 gay veterans on their 25 years of love The 1969 police raid at Stonewall Inn in New York City was a watershed moment in LGBTQ history. After years of police harassment and mistreatment, the bar’s patrons fought back. As part of the NewsHour’s coverage of the 50th anniversary,…
Nov 04 Watch 6:48 In 1980s Miami, the triple crisis of growing up black, gay and poor By PBS News Hour Based on a true story, the new movie “Moonlight” follows Chiron, a boy growing up black, gay and poor in 1980s Miami. The film documents Chiron’s identity struggle in three acts, featuring a different actor for each. It’s a landscape… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 6:41 Seeing Robert Mapplethorpe’s idea of perfection in a new retrospective By PBS News Hour Artist Robert Mapplethorpe found himself at the center of the culture wars of the 1980s and ‘90s for his best-known work, homoerotic and often explicit photographs that drew the ire of federal lawmakers. Now two major Los Angeles museums have… Continue watching
Oct 13 The Vatican signals a more tolerant stance on homosexuality By Justin Scuiletti The Catholic Church may be changing its attitude toward homosexuality and same-sex marriage, a new Vatican document revealed Monday. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 9:43 As stigma against gays in Uganda spikes, so do HIV risks By Jeffrey Brown, Jason Kane, Victoria Fleischer While the United Nations has reported optimistic news about controlling the global epidemic of HIV and AIDS, Uganda’s infection rates are growing. Public health officials say the trend is partially tied to stigma faced by at-risk groups like gay men… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch Pope Francis recognized as ‘Person of the Year’ for changing tone of the papacy Pope Francis recognized as 'Person of the Year' for changing tone of the papacy… Continue watching