Justin Trudeau first Canadian prime minister to attend Pride parade
Event organisers say this may be the first time any sitting leader has attended such an event.
‘Charlie Sheen effect’ has massively boosted HIV awareness
Actor Charlie Sheen has dramatically increased awareness of people living with HIV after opening up about his diagnosis.
Mormon Church tries to block hate crime law because freedom or something
The Mormon Church has spoken out against a proposed hate crime law in Utah - claiming it would violate religious freedom.
Watch: 106-year-old dances with joy at meeting the Obamas
Virginia McLaurin was over the moon to meet Mr and Mrs Obama at the White House and wasn't afraid to show it.
Republican governor threatens city over LGBT bill
North Carolina's Governor has said he will impose "immediate State legislative intervention" if Charlotte City Council pass a bill to protect the LGBT community.
Academics and activists condemn ‘bully’ Peter Tatchell in open letter
Over a hundred public figures have signed a letter criticising the tactics of gay rights activist Peter Tatchell - after he was embroiled in a row.
Watch: One couple’s fight against a terminal illness
A New Jersey couple have featured in a documentary to highlight their struggle against a terminal disease.
Obama urged to nominate gay Supreme Court justice to replace anti-gay one
Barack Obama has been urged to replace ultra-conservative Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia with the court's first LGBT justice.
Republican candidates to share stage with ‘rainbow jihad’ speaker
Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Ben Carson are share a platform with a number of prominent anti-LGBT activists.
Governments could use iPhone ‘backdoor’ to persecute LGBT people, whistleblower warns
Chelsea Manning has issued a stark warning about the US government's attempts to 'force' Apple to create a backdoor in iPhone security.
