The inaugural issue of a lesbian glossy hits newsstands in Russia this month, in defiance of a proposed law banning all “homosexual propaganda” and increased violence and discrimination against gays and lesbians in the country.

The magazine — Agens, which means “driving force” in Latin — features androgynous fashion spreads and coming-out stories and may serve as a vital source of community and connection for gay, lesbian and transgender communities restricted from publicly organizing.

WASHINGTON -- Nearly 1,000 service members, veterans, and supporters gathered in Washington on Saturday night for the OutServe-SLDN 2013 National Dinner, and to hear the first State of LGBT Military Equality Address by Allyson Robinson, a U.S. Army veteran and executive director of Outserve-SLDN.

In her address, Robinson set an ambitions goal of reaching 14,000 actively serving OutServe-SLDN members by the end of 2014.

SAN DIEGO -- Taylor's HeArt Gallery and Lis(t)en will present a fundraiser to benefit ARTS (A Reason To Survive) as part of a night of remembrance for Charissa “Chazzy” Kolich.

The event will be at 6 pm Thursday, March 14, at the Range Kitchen & Cocktails, 1220 University Ave.

LANSING, Mich. -- A team of researchers are trying to identify LGBTQ college students who have encountered support for their identities while in school - a change from the body of research that exists describing the negative experiences of LGBTQ students.

The researchers are looking for LGBTQ college students or recent alumni who are willing to share their experiences in an online survey called the National Study of LGBTQ Student Success. Data gathered will help define how colleges and universities can best serve LGBTQ students.