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So What If Homosexuality Were a Choice?

Cindy Zelman | Posted 06.05.2013 | Gay Voices
Cindy Zelman

If it were a choice, it shouldn't matter. It would not be a sin unless you choose to believe in such things, and it would not make the relationships any less valid unless you choose to view them as less valid.

A Kinder, Braver Mental Health World

Cynthia Germanotta | Posted 06.03.2013 | Impact
Cynthia Germanotta

We believe there is a need for a new narrative, a new strategy, and new tools to construct more inviting and welcoming pathways into mental health treatment. The millenials and younger generation will drive badly needed "new rules" on de-stigmatizing mental illness.

Born This Way? (VIDEO)

John Corvino | Posted 06.18.2013 | Gay Voices
John Corvino

Why are some people so quick to latch on to bold claims about the biological origins of homosexuality? I think it's because they believe that we need to show that we're born gay in order to establish that our sexuality is a deep, important and relatively fixed part of who we are.

LISTEN: Paul Vitagliano, AKA DJ Paul V, Discusses His Book 'Born This Way: Real Stories Of Growing Up Gay'

Charlotte Robinson | Posted 05.06.2013 | Gay Voices
Charlotte Robinson

Born This Way: Real Stories of Growing Up Gay features the stories and childhood photos of over 100 notable public figures from the gay community. The book evolved from Vitagliano's blog of the same name, which he launched as a way to support LGBT youth.

Lady Gaga Cancels Tour Dates

Posted 02.21.2013 | Entertainment

Bad news, little monsters. Lady Gaga has canceled four of her upcoming tour dates. Mother monster has cut her Feb. 13 and 14 shows in Chicago, Feb...

Born This Way in Berlin

Rick Jacobs | Posted 04.14.2013 | Gay Voices
Rick Jacobs

If you ever wonder what diplomats do or whether a policy goal on an issue like LGBT equality of a U.S. president matters in countries beyond our shores, wonder no more.

Lady Gaga's Delicious Date Night

Posted 01.11.2013 | Celebrity

Lady Gaga and her boyfriend, actor Taylor Kinney, joined a group of friends last night for some serious eating at Giuliana and Bill Rancic's Chicago r...

Lady Gaga Takes Youth Foundation On The Road

AP | Posted 02.19.2013 | Teen

NEW YORK — Lady Gaga is taking her Born This Way Foundation on the road. The singer announced Thursday that the Born Brave Bus Tour will tailga...

New Ideas About The Evolution Of Same-Sex Attraction

Rob Brooks | Posted 02.13.2013 | Science
Rob Brooks

The idea is that when the epi-marks on genes that affect sexual orientation get passed from father to daughter, then some traits end up more masculinized. Likewise, mother-son transmission of epi-marks can result in the feminization of some traits.

Is Sexual Orientation Innate?

Dennis McFadden | Posted 01.09.2013 | Science
Dennis McFadden

Many would argue that discrimination against left-handers or homosexuals is indefensible regardless of the origins of those attributes, but human prejudices are complex, and the simple reality is that many people find it easier to accept a difference that is believed to be innate.

Is Homosexuality A Choice? What Science Says

| Posted 10.25.2012 | Science

By Marcia Malory Ask this question, and you will probably receive one of two responses: Yes. People choose to be gay. They are making an immoral choi...

'Born This Way': The Radical Possibilities In Sharing Our Stories And Photos Of When We First Knew We Were Queer

Noah Michelson | Posted 12.08.2012 | Gay Voices
Noah Michelson

While the stories and photos in Born This Way range from heartbreaking to hilarious and are each uniquely told by a range of voices, from the famous (like Sen. Barney Frank and singer-songwriter Sia) to "everyday" people, it's heartening to discover how much common ground we share.

WATCH: Madonna Thanks Gaga For 'Imitation'

The Huffington Post | Kia Makarechi | Posted 09.17.2012 | Entertainment

Madonna took a moment out of her Saturday show in Atlantic City to borrow some relevance from send a message to Lady Gaga. The Material Girl told the ...

Lady Gaga's Most High-Profile New Ally?

Posted 08.20.2012 | Gay Voices

Lady Gaga's anti-bullying organization has found a high-profile new ally: Patrick Schwarzenegger. The 18-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and...

WATCH: Gaga Hits Back At Madge

The Huffington Post | Kia Makarechi | Posted 06.11.2012 | Entertainment

Lady Gaga took some time out of Thursday's concert in New Zealand to address detractors who "make a mockery of" her work. Though she didn't call out M...

WATCH: Madonna Covers Gaga

The Huffington Post | Kia Makarechi | Posted 05.29.2012 | Entertainment

Perhaps it's because Madge hasn't been in the spotlight much since her album, MDNA, topped the Billboard charts (and suffered a subsequent nosedive in...

Born This Way: Lady Gaga Meets Thai 'Lady Boys'

AP | JOCELYN GECKER | Posted 07.25.2012 | Gay Voices

BANGKOK — Lady Gaga has met Thailand's premier "lady boys" at a Bangkok drag show featuring busty dancers who were not born that way. Diving in...

JOIN THE DEBATE: Are Geniuses Born, Or Made?

Posted 04.04.2012 | Science

Do genes make the genius? Or is it really true that practice is what puts people in Carnegie Hall? Some argue that the the seeds of genius are plan...

WATCH: Bisexual Man's Father Surprises His Son With 'Born This Way' Tattoo

Posted 03.12.2012 | Gay Voices

In what will likely be the most heartwarming video you'll watch today, the "old school Italian" father of a bisexual man who recently came out to his ...

Man Fined After Anti-Gay Facebook Comments In Response To Lady Gaga Article

Posted 02.01.2012 | Gay Voices

Lady Gaga's outspoken support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has undoubtedly divided a fair number of music fans in th...

Bullying in America: A National Crisis

Bruce Kluger | Posted 03.25.2012 | New York
Bruce Kluger

Although I have lived in New York City for 32 years, I have never been to Staten Island. It has been said, however, that this southernmost of New Yor...

Lady Gaga Launches Foundation With MacArthur, Harvard

AP | Posted 01.02.2012 | College

NEW YORK — Lady Gaga is launching a foundation with the help of the MacArthur Foundation and Harvard University. The Grammy-winning singer anno...

PHOTO: Which Major Pop Star Is Unrecognizable In Drag?!

Posted 10.06.2011 | Entertainment

Lady Gaga, is that you? The ubiquitous popstar is known for her wildly diverse and, ahem, unique wardrobe, but behind all the fishnets and religiou...

Lady Gaga: Born This Way... And That Way... And That Way...

Susannah Gora | Posted 10.03.2011 | Celebrity
Susannah Gora

It may be tempting to find something disingenuous in Lady Gaga's ability to transform herself so easily for so many different platforms. But that would be a mistake.

Lady Gaga To Release Photography Book (VIDEO)

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 09.27.2011 | Arts

NEW YORK — Lady Gaga will release a book of photographs with fashion photographer Terry Richardson. Grand Central Publishing announced Thursday t...