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A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ...

At the end of last week, Dr. Colleen Kelley said she was getting texts about every 10 minutes from colleagues whose HIV-related research grants were being terminated by the federal government. “This ...

Two California researchers said Friday that a U.S. government health publication instructed them to remove data on sexual orientation from a scientific manuscript that had been accepted for ...

(CNN) — A federal judge has indefinitely blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members, dealing a major defeat to a controversial policy the president resurrected from his first ...

The LGBTQ community showed up in full color and spirit at this year’s Out at the Rodeo, held at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Bluebonnet Tent in the Champion Wine Garden at NRG Park.

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag shows being held at its special event venues. This means Draggieland will go on as planned on ...

PepsiCo confirmed Friday that it’s ending some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, even as rival Coca-Cola voiced support for its own inclusion efforts. In a memo sent to employees, ...

The legendary nightclub South Beach has long been at the epicenter of Houston’s drag scene. They usually bring you all the RuPaul’s Drag Race queens long before anybody else can even touch them, and ...

In a letter to Colonel Freeman F. Martin, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion stating that transgender individuals cannot ...

The Montrose Country Club sparkled with rhinestones and country charm for “Rhinestone Cowboy,” a lively fundraiser benefiting Montrose Grace Place. Hosted by the Houston Misfits and Out at the Rodeo, ...

The Montrose Country Club debuts March 14, unveiling Houston’s first dayclub, nightlife spot, and restaurant built around a 65-foot pool. Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, long known as the city’s ...