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Watch: Gay Flamingos in UK Zoo Adopt Abandoned Chick as their Own
A same-sex flamingo couple in the UK's ZSL Whipsnade Zoo adopted an egg that was abandoned by a mixed-gender pair of birds, and now that the chick has hatched they are proving to be "exemplary" parents.
Disowned by His Dad for Being Gay, Aussie Man Finds Him on Grindr
After being "disowned" by his dad for being gay, the last place an Aussie man expected to find him is Grindr.
Even Some GOP Lawmakers Now Support Marriage Equality — How Did the Shift Happen?
Congress is considering making same-sex marriage federal law — with bipartisan support. A political scientist explains how this issue became less polarized over time.
Republican AGs Sue US Agency over LGBTQ+ School Guidance
More than 20 Republican attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Joe Biden's administration over a Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Greek Orthodox Church Protests Baptism of Gay Fashion Designer Peter Dundas' Children
Greece's Orthodox Church says it will send a letter of protest over the baptism of the children of celebrity fashion designer Peter Dundas and his partner, Evangelo Bousis.
Nintendo Offers Same-Sex Partner Benefits while Japan Denies Marriage Rights
Video game giant Nintendo has displayed corporate leadership that outstrips Japan's lawmakers in offering benefits to the same-sex partners of its employees while Japan denies equal marriage rights.
Gay Penguin Dads Diego and Zorro Welcome Chick, Ponyo
Diego and Zorro, a gay penguin couple at the Oceanarium in Bournemouth, England, were given an egg to foster. Now they've welcomed a chick, Ponyo, to their family.
Same-Sex Couples Updating Legal Status after Abortion Ruling
The Supreme Court's overturning of one of women's key reproductive rights is a warning shot for families headed by same-sex parents who fear their rights could evaporate next.
Denver Zoo's Same-Sex Love Birds Break Up
It's bad news for Pride month: Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass have broken up. Not THE Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass, of course, but their flamingo namesakes at the Denver Zoo.
Abortion Ruling Thrusts Companies Into Divisive Arena
The Supreme Court's decision to end the nation's constitutional protections for abortion has catapulted businesses of all types into the most divisive corner of politics.
Gay Mormon Dad Talks About Coming Out, Co-parenting
In a Pride month-themed interview, a gay Mormon dad and his former wife discussed how he struggled with his faith and sexuality before eventually coming out and freeing them both to live a happier new life.
US Opens COVID Vaccine To Little Kids; Shots Begin This Week
The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Drag Story Hour Hosts, Under Attack, Dig in Their Heels
Protesters pray outside a library in New York City as Flame, a drag queen sporting a bright wig and a red gown, entertains the children inside by singing the ABCs, leading a coloring activity and reading books about how it's OK to be different.
Judge Blocks Texas Investigating Families of Trans Youth
A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.
New Lawsuit Filed over Texas Trans Family Investigations
Three Texas families sued the state Wednesday seeking to halt investigations of them over gender-confirming medical treatments their transgender children received, in a renewed challenge to the state looking into such treatments as child abuse.
Adoptions Another Facet of Life Halted by War in Ukraine
The ripple effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been devastating for families of all kinds — including those who have seen their prospective adoptions put on hold.
Tom Daley Says Being a Gay Dad Means Having to Prove Himself
Olympic judges awarded British diving champ Tom Daley a gold medal, but the out champ says that being a gay dad brings the real judgement, making him feel a need to prove himself constantly.
Two Men Celebrate British Antarctica's First Same-Sex Wedding
Two stewards aboard a British research vessel celebrated a same-sex wedding at the bottom of the world, in a first-of-its-kind ceremony for British Antarctica.
Explainer: What Medical Treatments do Transgender Youth Get?
Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is increasingly under attack in many states, labeled child abuse and subject to criminalizing bans. But it's been available in America for over a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations.
Gay Dad Describes Homophobe's Terrifying Attack on His Family
A gay dad took to Twitter to describe the vitriolic anti-gay rhetoric a stranger accosted him and his family with on an Amtrak train, and the way the encounter traumatized his children.