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Coming of age and Coming Out

The process behind coming of age and coming out of the closet for one young person

11 facts about LGBT life in America

To support the LGBTQ and allied community on National Coming Out Day

11 questions with an LGBTQ suicide helpline

Kelli Peterman runs The Trevor Project's NYC helpline for LGBTQ youth in crisis.

LGBTQ: What's in a name?

What's behind the B in LGBTQ? Find out about the reality of being bisexual

The New Gay Rights Movement

Though Stonewall is seen as the beginning of the gay rights movement, there’s another gay revolution going on right now in the U.S. that while less violent, is no less significant.

Prom Prep Series: What LGBTQ Youth Need to Know

A courageous few LGBTQ students are exercising their right to bring a same-sex date to the prom. We're with you but here are a few things you should consider before making that big decision.

Confessions of a Gutsy Gay Teen

When you're a nonconformist you stand out, and when you stand out, you become a target.

Day without a Gay

Same-sex marriage supporters are urging people to "call in gay" to show how much the country relies on gays and lesbians

Celebrating Life: World AIDS Day 2008

Join in on the effort to stop the spread of this devastating disease.

11 Facts about HIV/AIDS Around the World

HIV/AIDS is among the leading causes of death worldwide and the number one cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa.

11 Facts about HIV/AIDS in the U.S.

Approximately one in five of those infected with HIV do not know it.

Gay marriage banned in several states: What now?

Thousands of married gay couples are now in legal limbo after California voters approved Proposition 8 by a slim 4% margin.

The Presidential Candidates on Gay Rights

Obama and McCain's stance on issues of special concern to the GLBT community.

Terms You Should Know about Discrimination

Hotline List

Worried about a friend? Dealing with some issues of your own? Don’t be afraid to contact one of the organizations below.

Terms You Should Know About Gay Rights

Learn more about terms relevant to the homosexual community.

11 Facts About Gay Rights

Only 24 states and the District of Columbia include sexual orientation in their hate crime legislation.

Background on Gay Rights

Homosexuality has been a feature of human culture since earliest history

11 Facts about HIV in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has been hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic.

Terms You Should Know About HIV/AIDS

Background on HIV/AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV) is a virus that, if left untreated, slowly destroys the body's immune system...

The Effect of HIV/AIDs on Society