Hank discusses some new research that studied what makes us unhappy with ourselves and with other people, focusing on homophobia and consumerism.

James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions. -- In the 1960s, the FBI amassed almost 2,000 documents in an investigation into one of...

The rainbow flag is one of the most recognisable symbols in the world, synonymous with tolerance and LGBTQ+ rights. But how was it created?

At a time when homosexuality was illegal in the United States, LGBTQ+ artist and pioneer Gladys Bentley broke all the rules to become one of the wealthiest Black performers of her time.

Laws are intended to maintain order and promote justice, but what happens when those laws promote and spread discrimination and bigotry? Today Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law, tracing its origins in colonialism all the...

As a queer Black lawyer, poet and civil rights activist, Pauli Murray understood how our different identities can overlap to create multiple levels of discrimination. Her groundbreaking work in championing equality for all helped change...

The Lavender Scare was a government clampdown on members of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1940s, 50s and 60s which saw gay and lesbians barred from the federal government for decades.

Sylvia Drake and Charity Bryant overcame many challenges to become pioneers of LGBTQ+ visibility in the United States.

Hate Crime is being brought into increasingly-sharp relief with the widespread emergence of new social media such as Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Neil Chakraborti, a leading researcher on hate crime, outlines some of the problems -...

A survey commissioned by CBC News for an ongoing series about school violence found that homophobia is another problem facing youth. Some schools are trying to be proactive, by raising awareness about LGBTQ issues.

The Rainbow Pride parade in the capital Bratislava focused on supporting minorities and diversity - but not everyone was onboard.

Thousands marched in cities across Canada calling for an end to teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. They were met by counter-protesters determined to defend LGBTQ rights. The encounters were mostly peaceful,...

The NHL is ending the practice of teams wearing special jerseys for theme nights after a handful of players refused to wear Pride jerseys, something the commissioner called a distraction.

Ontario's first legally-recognized gay couple is celebrating their 20th anniversary on June 10. Looking forward, they are concerned Canadians will not be able to enjoy the same rights they did because of the chipping away of legal...

As Pride celebrations take place across the country, the town of Norwich in southwestern Ontario has become a battleground over flying the Pride flag on municipal buildings.

As Pride celebrations take place across the country, the town of Norwich in southwestern Ontario has become a battleground over flying the Pride flag on municipal buildings.

On the eve of a constitutional referendum that would allow Vladimir Putin to remain president until 2036 — and ban gay marriage in Russia — the response from Canada's ambassador has triggered outrage in Moscow.

Pope Francis made reaching out to 2SLGBTQ+ people a hallmark of his papacy. Will Pope Leo XIV do the same? CBC’s Megan Williams speaks to Vatican observers who are hoping for inclusivity and progress in the Catholic Church.

Homophobia and transphobia are on the rise in Quebec schools. A group that goes to schools to debunk myths says it's seeing a backslide in attitudes. And the trend is worrisome. Paula Dayan Perez reports.

A new book by Halifax associate professor OmiSoore Dryden looks at how systemic anti-Black homophobia continues to deter some people from donating blood in Canada. Dryden spoke with CBC Radio Mainstreet Halifax host Jeff Douglas about...

Footage of members of The Young Greens of England and Wales, the official youth branch of the party, addressing the autumn conference in Manchester on Sunday. Both Callum Clafferty and Luanne Thorton called for schemes in favour of...

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said he is worried about homophobia and transphobia.



Mr Varadkar made the remarks during a meeting with the Capital Pride Alliance in Wash

ington DC.

Shua Goodwin, board member of...

London Assembly's Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee chair Anne Clarke reacts to the findings of the investigation into the death of Jaden Francois-Esprit.

In 1981, Billie Jean King’s prior relationship with a woman was revealed to the sporting world. King was already a tennis superstar by this time. She had reached world number one status several times and won a dozen Grand Slam...