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BYU valedictorian comes out at graduation speech.

This year’s political science valedictorian at Brigham Young University, Matt Easton, came out as gay during his graduation speech on Friday. “I recall countless times here at the Y where I have battled and fought in prayer with my maker,”…

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Brian Sims opens up about using PrEP to challenge stigma.

The Pennsylvania legislator aimed to challenge stigma surrounding those on the drug. Brian Sims, an openly gay state legislator in Pennsylvania, has gone public about his use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), which helps prevent the contraction of HIV. Posting on Instagram, he wrote…

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Homophobic remarks by Brazil’s president could harm tourism.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s comment that the country must not become a “gay tourism paradise” sparked concern that LGBTQ people will avoid traveling to the country, fearing the possibility of violence, according to advocates and industry representatives. During a talk with reporters on Thursday…

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Michigan adoption agency reverses LGBT policy.

A major faith-based foster care and adoption contractor for the state of Michigan said Monday it will place children in LGBT homes, reversing course following a recent legal settlement. Grand Rapids-based Bethany Christian Services is responsible for about 8% of Michigan’s more…