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The "Geography of Hate" map by academics called the Floating Sheep, looked at the use of hateful slurs across Twitter over the last year.

“Geography of hate” looks at use of racist terms against Latinos, blacks on Twitter

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It's no secret that internet users have always been able to get away with saying things online that they probably wouldn't say in person, and a new map … Read More

Wilson Cruz hosted the GLAAD Media Awards on April 20, 2013 in Los Angeles California.

What am I? Actor Wilson Cruz: My identity is my sword

By Wilson Cruz, actor and National Spokesperson and Strategic Giving Officer at GLAAD

I am a Puerto Rican gay man. That is how I identify. That is my identity. I say Puerto Rican first because it is the obvious. It's written all over my face. … Read More

Jane Abbott Lighty, left, and Pete-e Petersen embrace after receiving the first same-sex marriage license in Washington state at the King County Recorder's Office on December 6, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

A risk including gay partners on immigration bill?

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats are treading carefully when it comes to a proposed addition to the bipartisan immigration overhaul. It would let gay Americans … Read More

GetEQUAL calls for an immigration reform bill that includes the Uniting American Families Act.

Undocumented LGBTQ activists call for inclusion in immigration reform

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Felipe Sousa-Rodriguez is married to a permanent resident, but he isn't able to expect citizenship anytime soon.He is one of the 267,000 undocumented LGBTQ … Read More

Singer Fergie arrives at Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Fergie to receive pro-LGBT award

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Fergie is a pop singer the likes of Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson and now the “Black Eyed Peas” singer has received an award for her work on … Read More

Lawrence "Mikey" Partida, spoke to NBC Latino about the attack that changed his life. (Courtesy Gloria Partida)

Lawrence Partida, alleged gay hate crime victim, talks about attack, road to recovery

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Lawrence "Mikey" Partida, a fun-loving, long-distance runner from Davis, California had his life as he knew it shattered on March 10 when he was brutally beaten … Read More

Daniel Martinez-Leffew (left) wrote a letter to Chief Justice Roberts, urging him to accept marriage equality. Shown from right to left: Daniel Martinez-Leffew, Bryan Leffew (father), Jay Foxworthy (father), Selena Leffew (sister)

Boy adopted by gay dads writes letter to Justice Roberts urging marriage equality

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Most 12-year-old kids might spend their free time watching TV or hanging out with friends. But not Daniel Martinez-Leffew. The northern California boy wrote … Read More

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus gestures while speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

GOP roadmap calls for comprehensive immigration reform

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Over strong objections from some conservative leaders, the Republican National Committee formally endorsed immigration reform on Monday and … Read More

Mexican actress Kate del Castillo in character as a transsexual convict in "K-11."

Kate del Castillo defends role as Chicano transsexual: “I’m not afraid of being seen as anti-feminine”

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The scene takes place in bleak jail barrack bathroom, lit by bare light bulbs. In character as “Mouse,” a Chicano transsexual convict, Kate del Castillo … Read More

Argentina's gay community was upset about the news that former cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was chosen as Pope, recalling that years ago Bergoglio had spoken out strongly against gay marriage. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

Argentinian gays not thrilled with Pope Francis

By Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — While the appointment of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as pope has filled many in this deeply Catholic country with pride, members of … Read More