Just one gay acquaintance can change hearts and minds on LGBTQ rights, study finds
The study confirms what many have already known anecdotally: “Coming out works as a strategy for changing minds" on LGBTQ rights.
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In a first, transgender woman competes in Miss Universe competition
Miss Spain, 27-year-old Angela Ponce, broke barriers in the 66-year-old competition, which this year was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Singapore court allows gay man to adopt son in landmark ruling
The ruling comes amid a renewed public push to review Singapore's colonial-era law under which gay sex carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail.
Miss Spain makes history as first transgender Miss Universe competitor
This year’s pageant, themed, "Empowered Women," saw Spain’s Angela Ponce, 27, become the first transgender competitor in the history of the contest.
Rights group sues government after gay widower denied spousal benefits
Despite the end of gay marriage bans in the U.S., some are still suffering from "yesterday’s discrimination,” according to LGBTQ-rights group Lambda Legal.