Jul 02 Watch More LGBT weddings? More wedding cakes! By PBS News Hour After the Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage in America, cake decorator Jan Kish's phone began to ring off the hook. She's one of a new group of wedding specialists who cater to the LGBT community. And it's not just… Continue watching
Jun 26 Obama lauds high court decision on gay marriage By Associated Press President Barack Obama plans to deliver a statement Friday morning from the White House Rose Garden on the ruling that same-sex couples have a right to marry in all 50 states. Continue reading
Jun 26 Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court declared Friday that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States, a historic culmination of decades of litigation over gay marriage and gay rights generally. Continue reading
Jun 11 The accidental history of pride anthems By Corinne Segal Walk into any LGBTQ pride event during the month of June, and you’ll probably end up dancing to Diana Ross’ 1980 iconic release “I’m Coming Out.” But Ross herself did not intend it that way. Continue reading
Jun 09 What hormone therapy means for transgender people By Corinne Segal How do hormones affect the appearance of gender? Many transgender people find themselves facing questions from others about what it means to transition. A new video from the American Chemical Society (ACS) explains the role that estrogen and testosterone can… Continue reading
Jun 01 Twitter reacts to Caitlyn Jenner’s debut By Corinne Segal, Colleen Shalby Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, made her debut online today with a new Twitter account alongside the release of Vanity Fair’s July cover, featuring a portrait by Annie Leibovitz. Continue reading
May 31 When enforcing gender norms turns violent By Ivette Feliciano Despite the increased visibility of transgender people in the media, individuals who identify as gender non-conforming are still subject to gender policing, which can range from a confused look to verbal and physical violence. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 7:18 Giving homeless transgender youth a safe haven from the streets By PBS News Hour Homelessness is a reality for many young transgender Americans. In Washington, a row house has been turned into a safe haven for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth who have nowhere else to go. Hari Sreenivasan talks to the group… Continue watching
May 22 LGBT youth home welcomes population accustomed to insecurity By Eric Krupke It’s hard to say how many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth are homeless in the U.S. A townhouse in Washington, D.C., decorated with rainbow pinwheels and inspirational messages, is one place where the teens can go to stay… Continue reading
May 19 Will conservative Ireland legalize same-sex marriage on Friday? By Colleen Shalby On Friday, Ireland will vote whether or not to legalize same-sex marriage. If Ireland votes “yes,” it would be the 20th country to legalize gay marriage completely, and the first to do so by a national popular vote. Continue reading