Two HHS nationwide surveys have removed questions identifying respondents' sexual orientation and gender identity. Both surveys are vital for the senior community.

Together for 35 years, truly through sickness and in health, Cyteria Knight, 60, and Susan Miller, 58, have seen more than their share of challenges. Knight's stroke early this year initiated a long journey toward recovery.

Charlotte Pride 2016 saw record-breaking attendance, with the organization estimating 130,000 visitors over the course of the weekend. Not only did the celebration grow, but financial support for the organization and its projects has as well.

True, not all breeders are evil or inhumane. Yet, choosing to buy a pet has a cost, both financially and morally.

In the LGBTQ community, mental illness and psychiatric disability are common due to the pressures of stigma, discrimination and outright violence. Service animals can help.

As many men are now doing in our community, I turned to the online cruise bar known as Grindr. Being partnered, I had to be careful and, for some odd reason, thought that Grindr was the perfect solution; it turn out to be gateway into Hell.

A North Carolina transgender woman and disabled veteran has announced her candidacy for the District 2 congressional election against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. George Holding.

The cartoonish gay man playing dress-up with straight women has become the fashion world's most wearisome cliché. Now qnotes' summer style issue introduces some of the real-life figures breaking ground in a rapidly diversifying industry.

We've all seen "leathermen" at Pride events. They boldly display their sexuality through provocative outfits that reveal just enough to tantalize the mind. It isn't just men - women in leather are positively mouth-watering.

After nine months of preparation, the seventh annual Out! Raleigh festival faced an unfortunate closure due to extreme weather. High-speed winds in the early afternoon of May 6 blew down vendors' tents and threatened injury to attendees.