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Culture

Kristen Stewart Felt “Enormous Pressure” to Be an LGBTQ+ Role Model

“But it wasn't put on me by the [LGBTQ+] community."
Sexual Health + Identity

Pride Month Is Ending But Police Violence Against LGBTQ People Isn't

Don't fall for rainbow stickers on cruisers. 
Government

Pose Star Angelica Ross Will Host the LGBTQ Presidential Forum

"I’m so READY."
TV

What Trans Teens Are Saying About Jules on 'Euphoria'

“Before the show started I was worried because a lot of transgender characters in the media are represented horribly."
Justice

A Trans Woman Died at Rikers. Her Family and Community Want Answers

"What we do know is that Layleen should be alive today."
Sexual Health + Identity

What It's Like to Date When You're Nonbinary

"Being nonbinary has obstacles, but I am so grateful to experience this love."
Sexual Health + Identity

A Teen Allegedly Recorded Videos Up Girls' Skirts at School

He also allegedly recorded his coworkers in the bathroom.
Sexual Health + Identity

Spain Could Change Its Definition of Rape

For the better.
Sexual Health + Identity

The "Gay and Trans Panic Defense" Is Still Legal, But These Lawmakers Are Trying to Change That

"Gay and trans panic legal defenses reflect an irrational fear and bigotry toward the LGBTQ community."
Mental Health

Police Shootings Are Killing Black Americans in More Ways Than One

A new study shows how these shootings are impacting black people's mental health.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Judge Said Transgender Teens Lack the "Maturity" to Change Their Names

But one boy's parents are fighting back.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Beauty Queen Is "Done With Pageants" After Someone Made a #MeToo Joke Onstage

She left the pageant and resigned her crown.