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Alan Turing by Antony Gormley King's College, Cambridge Photo: Jo Underhill

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20 families rejected a baby with Down Syndrome until a single gay man adopted her

But he’s not the only hero we covered his week. This retired gay couple has fostered more than 30 kids over the past four years. And these two dads got a curbside delivery when a social worker dropped a baby off at their door and left.

This graph should have every gay person celebrating…

… and every bigot fuming.

Champion figure skater dramatically unfurls Pride flag during gold medal ceremony

Amber Glenn made history as the first out queer woman ever to win the title.

Controversial Alan Turing sculpture unveiled in England

The father of modern computing was a gay man. But does this sculpture capture his importance?

Is Finland about to elect a gay DJ as president?

Pekka Haavisto has a strong chance of winning.

A queer couple, a dream, and a Little Gay Bookstore

Columbus’ gayborhood is changing for the better.

It’s about to become harder to close smalltown libraries

Legislators are thwarting religious activists’ attempts to shut down rural libraries.

Trans woman gives opening prayer at Tennessee statehouse

She is the first trans person to speak on the floor of the state’s House of Representatives.

Darling, you’re a masterpiece: The unequivocal beauty of being Black & queer

Inclusivity is not just a slogan; it’s a revolution, and we’re the damn generals.

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