LGBT

More states are including a gender option that isn't male or female on IDs. Advocates believe the changes might have mixed effects.

The president pledged to protect LGBT people, but instead has infringed on their rights domestically.

For a trio of anti-LGBT discrimination cases, the issue revolves around the meaning of one word: sex.

But it's hard to say exactly how harmful, as there are only scant data points available.

It is one of seven states with laws that prohibit the promotion of homosexuality and that expressly forbid teachers of health and sexuality education from discussing LGBT issues in a positive light—if at all.

Tumblr's unique culture normalized queerness and social justice. Without it, where will Gen Z turn?

Cuba has shown a commitment to LGBT rights over the last two decades, but some fear it is being used a distraction from the suppression of other human rights.

Pop Gym, a Brooklyn-based martial arts collective, is bringing self-defense to unexpected venues—and the vulnerable.

Declaring sex immutable is, in effect, discrimination by legal re-categorization.

Lots of sources have cast the Muppets as queer, for a very long time.

A Catholic conference heard an appeal from a U.S. priest on Thursday calling for the church to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

The landmark legislation gives citizens the right to choose their gender identity and to have it recognized on official documents such as passports.

New research finds that gay men and lesbian women are disproportionately represented in the anti-war and environmental movements.

A new book by the culture critic madison moore argues that an aesthetic of "fabulousness" allows queer people to reclaim visibility through flamboyance.

New research suggests lesbian, gay, and bisexual students are being driven out of STEM majors.

Transgender health care has diminished alongside a creeping crackdown against Malaysia's LGBT community over the last four decades.

Important questions pertaining to LGBT-specific health care are no longer visible on the website.

Good science can combat misinformation, but it won't resolve public debates over homosexuality.

A spokesperson for the Department of Education said the agency will not consider or investigate complaints filed by transgender students against schools banning them from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.

More trans women are taking up arms than before to protect themselves. But even the simple act of self-preservation can be deemed aggression to conservatives.

The best stories include adversity and injustice, but also triumph.

Photographing LGBT citizens in countries where homosexuality is still criminalized.

Introducing Pacific Standard's December 2017 issue.

The crowd celebrates as the result of a national postal survey on same-sex marriage is announced at the State Library of Victoria on November 15th, 2017, in Melbourne, Australia.