The GLBT community around the globe is building a new family model and the "gayby boom" is in full swing. Find out about issues and legislation around this very hot topic.

With the advent of new treatment methods and HIV-positive people living longer, healthier lives, AIDS/HIV has become a more complex issue for the GLBT community worldwide.

How do bisexuals fit into the GLBT community? Do they feel accepted by other more "visible" groups - the broader GLBT community and the straight community alike? PlanetOut Partners content addresses the unique issues faced by bisexuals at home and abroad.

Domestic partnership laws have been a major victory for the GLBT community in the U.S. What's next? What is the state of domestic partnership in the rest of the world? Find out here.

Who's the next big gay icon? Who's out of the closet and who is beating down that door? The GLBT community is constantly on the cusp of the next big entertainment trend, and this is the go-to spot for all that's gay in entertainment.

The U.S. gay market is advertisers' newest favorite demographic-affluent, trendsetters, and with no children to support, gays have got big buying power. Major corporations are targeting the GLBT market with big-budget campaigns tailored to our community.

With the brutal murders of Matthew Shepard and Gwen Araujo, more and more Americans are becoming aware of the seriousness of hate crimes in our country and abroad. Get basic information and roundups on recent cases here.

From ancient Greece to the Stonewall Riots, the rights of gay people in society have progressed and regressed across times and cultures. In many Western cultures today gays and lesbians enjoy unprecedented rights. PlanetOut Partners offers resources and experts on the history of our community.

Gay and lesbian people can still lose their jobs or homes on 39 US states based on their sexuality. In Egypt, gay men are regularly entrapped. On the other hand, countries like Canada now allow gay people to marry. Gay.com and PlanetOut.com are your source for the latest developments in gay rights around the world.

How do gay men and women date? Are their "mating rituals" different from those of heterosexuals? Find out all you need to know about GLBT dating from the experts at PlanetOut Partners.

With the recent passage of laws allowing gays and lesbians to marry in Canada and a new ruling in Massachusetts, the marriage issue is on the front burner for our community. Several European countries have stepped up to the plate and made gay marriage legal - what's next for GLBT couples in the U.S.? Find out about legislation and developments around this crucial issue here.

Have you ever wondered what this whole "pride" thing is all about? Beyond the parade, there is a raison de etre for all this madness, and a very profound meaning behind why we take to the streets each year in cities all over the world. Find out all you need to know about Pride from our experts.

With recent comments from the Vatican about gay and lesbian marriage, the outings of gay clergymen and the first-ever gay Episcopal bishop (whose appointment threatens to divide the church) the issue of religion and spirituality is an extremely relevant topic for the GLBT community. What do gay Christians and Catholics have to say about the matter? Is being gay and being religious a contradiction? A wealth of information about this controversial topic is available here.

Gay and grey - senior citizens are coming out all over, and even searching for love on the internet in their golden years. Read more about this trend here.

What's a bear? A butch? A baby dyke? From fun and frisky to racy and raucous, we are your source for the latest and most titillating in GLBT sexuality.

To the majority of the American public, and to some gays and lesbians, transgender people are virtually invisible. We unveil the most relevant information on the transgender community, its history, triumphs and future here.

Gay and lesbian people are more likely to take a trip than their straight neighbors. Whether they are leaving their hearts in San Francisco, falling in love in Paris or braving the rapids in the Amazon, our experts offer our community the latest travel information. The LGBT community depends on PlanetOut Partners for the best advice on gay-friendly destinations and companies - it's no wonder reporters do too.

The health concerns of lesbian and transgender women are different from those of their heterosexual peers. For instance, lesbians are more likely to suffer from breast cancer than heterosexual women. And when it comes to conception and pregnancy, lesbian women often look to non-traditional methods to conceive children. Our experts have all the information you need about gay women's health issues.

Years after the dawn of the gay pride movement after the passage of anti-discrimination laws to protect GLBT workers, gay people are still finding hard to be themselves in the workplace. The issue of being out at work is a controversial one, and while some choose to remain closeted at their jobs, others have joined forces and created alliances to protect their rights. Read more about GLBT workplace issues here.

What's it like to grow up gay? Adolescence is a trying time for any teen, but GLBT kids face even more obstacles than their heterosexual peers - and unlike other teens, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teenagers often do not belong to the same minority group as their parents. A challenge indeed, and without mentors, being a gay teen can be extremely difficult. The PlanetOut Partners sites are an empowering source for coming out as an adolescent.