LGBTQ

This archive holds a history of LGBTQ trailblazers in Brooklyn

By Corinne Segal

From Oscar Wilde to choreographer and dancer Bill T. Jones, a look at when LGBTQ trailblazers brought their stories to Brooklyn.

Oregon becomes first state to add gender-neutral option on driver’s licenses

By Corinne Segal

Residents will be able to use "X," rather than "M" or "F", on their driver's licenses starting July 3.

After Pulse shooting, Orlando’s faith and LGBTQ groups opened dialogue

By Corinne Segal, Michael D. Regan

Faith leaders and LGBTQ groups in Orlando say the last year has brought new connections between them, just one of the ways the community has changed in the wake of the Pulse shooting.

At Equality March, thousands rally for LGBTQ rights

By Jenna Gray

Thousands of people around the country participated in a national Equality March for Unity and Pride on Sunday in support of LGBTQ rights.

How one photographer is challenging the myth that being LGBTQ is ‘un-African’

By Kamaria Roberts

The Nigerian-Swedish American photographer said he often heard growing up that being LGBTQ was not traditionally African.

‘Our Bible’ app aims to support LGBTQ Christians who feel excluded

By Corinne Segal

The app, Our Bible, plans to offer devotional readings, meditation exercises, articles and podcasts for LGBTQ Christians and others who feel left out of mainstream Christianity.

Oregon governor signs transgender equity bill into law

By Kristena Hansen, Associated Press

Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill that will make it easier for transgender people in Oregon to shield any updates they make to their birth certificates.

Taiwan’s top court clears way for same-sex marriage

By Corinne Segal

Taiwan’s highest court on Wednesday cleared a path for the country to make history as the first Asian nation to allow same-sex partnerships.

Texas revives transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

A transgender "bathroom bill" reminiscent of one in North Carolina that caused a national uproar now appears to be on a fast-track to becoming law in Texas.

Oregon may become the first state to offer non-binary option on IDs

By Corinne Segal

The Oregon DMV is close to offering a third option for people who have long been forced to identify as either “male” or “female” when requesting a state identification.